YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea (March 29, 2016) - With over 3.5 billion people, 36 countries, seven of the world's largest Armies and five of the world's declared nuclear nations in the Asia-Pacific region alone, maintaining peace can be challenging. That task is only amplified as the U.S. Army postures itself for reduced budgets and increasingly complex operating … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Missile System Would Greatly Increase Defense Capability in South Korea
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 28, 2016) - Right now, the United States and South Korea are in discussions regarding the feasibility of deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD system there, along with its associated radar, while nearby China has voiced objections to the idea. No decision has been reached, but earlier this week Lt. Gen. David L. … [Read more...]
USS Amercia Conducts Underway Replenishment
MARCH 28, 2016, PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pulled alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO-200), March 24, and conducted underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea for the first time in more than 10 months, after completing a post-shakedown availability. UNREP demonstrates the ship's ability to sustain itself at sea and … [Read more...]
Online Conduct Can Have Far-Reaching Effects: Think, Type, Post
VICENZA, Italy (March 28, 2016) - The evolution of the Internet, social media, and other electronic media over the last decade has drastically altered how people communicate and interact. It is now easier and faster to convey messages and information than ever before, and in some cases, this can be done in complete anonymity. While anonymity may allow people to feel more … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enters Realm of Cyberspace Through New Unit
MARCH 28, 2016, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - The Marine Corps activated Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group during a ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, March 25, 2016. The mission of MCCYWG is to man, train and equip Marine Cyberspace mission teams to perform both defensive and offensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and Marine … [Read more...]