WASHINGTON (March 26, 2015) - Since the Army first began its effort to eliminate sexual assault in the ranks, the agenda, the training, and the delivery has been driven by Army senior leadership. Junior Soldiers will soon be given an opportunity to provide input as well. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey will soon kick off a new program, "Not in My Squad, Not in Our … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Navy Warfare Center Division Conducts Production Acceptance Test of Tomahawk Missile
MARCH 26, 2015, INDIAN HEAD, Md. (NNS) - The Navy's Tactical Tomahawk missile underwent a successful production acceptance test March 19 using functional ground test (FGT) capability at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division's (NSWC IHEODTD) Large Rocket Motor Test Facility in Indian Head, Maryland. The Tomahawk land attack … [Read more...]
‘Red Team’ Exposing Army Technology Vulnerabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (March 26, 2015) - Operations, a few years ago in Afghanistan, were a wake-up call to the Army's force-protection vulnerabilities, said Mary J. Miller, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for research and technology. Two small outposts, Camps Keating and Wanat, were nearly overrun, she said, speaking at a National Defense Industrial Association-sponsored … [Read more...]
Dempsey Applauds USC for Veterans’ Support Initiatives
LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2015 - After serving the nation with distinction and courage, America's veterans deserve support and opportunities in their communities for success in post-military life, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told an audience at the University of Southern California here yesterday. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey highlighted the school's efforts, … [Read more...]
Fox Battery Gears Up For Culminating Event, “Top Gun”
MARCH 25, 2015, FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division gear up for the competition Top Gun during exercise Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 7, 2015. The purpose of Rolling Thunder is to exercise, assess and improve the regiment’s ability to shoot, move and communicate in a field … [Read more...]