BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (March 24, 2015) - Army Field Support Battalion-Afghanistan, or AFSBn-AFG, is in the early stages of a mission that will result in 94 mine-resistant, ambush-protected, or MRAP recovery vehicles being available to support future coalition missions. The battalion received an order from Department of Army G-4 directing them to notify U.S. Forces … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Planning for Success
MARCH 24, 2015, GULF OF GUINEA (NNS) - Involving 23 countries and taking place across Africa's Gulf of Guinea, Exercise Obangame Express 2015 is one of the largest military exercises in Africa. The annual U.S. Africa Command-sponsored multinational exercise is designed to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea. In order to be successful, an exercise … [Read more...]
Army Health Leaders Advocate for Importance of Nutrition
WASHINGTON (March 24, 2015) - During National Nutrition Month in March, "we encourage each of you to renew a commitment to achieving your personal Performance Triad goals," said Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho. This year's theme is "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle," she said. The Performance Triad focuses on the importance of sleep, activity and nutrition as a … [Read more...]
Joint Communication Training Creates Realistic Scenarios, Cost Savings
MARCH 24, 2015, NEW LONDON, N.C. (AFNS) - “Train like we fight” and “Do more with less” are mottos echoing the walls of countless Defense Department and Air Force conference rooms daily; and for good reason. U.S. military missions continue to expand while concurrently trying to balance shrinking budgets and decreasing personnel. During his April 2014 … [Read more...]
Inventions Benefit Warfighter, Educate Community
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (March 23, 2015) - Among the "101 Rocket City Inventions" on display at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are three innovations created by the Aviation Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, or AMRDEC. In conjunction with the center's featured exhibit, the "101 Inventions that Changed the World," the center included … [Read more...]