HOHENFELS, Germany (Aug. 6, 2015) -- A joint team from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army conducted the first C-130 landing at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, or JMRC, in over two years, July 29. The test landing is a precursor to Exercise Swift Response 15, which will occur at Hohenfels in August. "Today certifies and validates the landing sequence that is going to … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
DoDEA Announces Changes in Educational Leadership
Department of Defense Education Activity News Release ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6, 2015 – The Department of Defense Education Activity today announced the selection of a new principal deputy director and associate director for education, said Thomas M. Brady, DoDEA director. Linda L. Curtis moves into the role with the departure of Adrian B. Talley who will become the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Gift Enhances Collaborative Army Research
NATICK, Mass. (Aug. 6, 2015) -- The Secretary of the Army has accepted a $900,000 gift from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Development Finance Agency, or MassDevelopment, to perform infrastructure upgrades to the Doriot Climatic Chambers at the U.S. Army's Natick Soldier Systems Center. "On behalf of the United States Army, I am pleased to formally accept the gift of … [Read more...]
‘Iron Rangers’ Support Total Army Concept During Exercise
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2015) -- Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, partnered with the 91st Training Support Division, July 10 through Aug. 7, during Warrior Exercise, or WAREX, 15-03. Lt. Col. Paul McCarthy, deputy commanding officer, 91st Training Support Division, said the WAREX was … [Read more...]
Blue Diamond Corpsmen Experience Tactical Combat Trauma Training
August 5, 2015, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- You are a U.S. Navy corpsman. The Navy and Marine Corps’ version of a combat medic. It’s the middle of a hot day. The sun is at its zenith in the cloudless sky as you walk through the eerily quiet, dusty and alien streets of a far off country with the members of your fire team. You are a long way from … [Read more...]