APRIL 15, 2016, FORT BENNING, Ga. - The sun had barely broken the horizon as Army Capt. Robert Killian made his way up the wide gravel road lined with pine trees and scrub brush. The quick rhythm of his boots crunched the gravel in long strides, breaking the stillness of the otherwise quiet morning. Sweat soaked his uniform while the heavy ruck sack on his back shifted back … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Strong B.A.N.D.S. Sixth Annual Fitness and Wellness Program
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (April 15, 2016) - The U.S. Army Installation Management Command's annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign will return for its sixth year to 72 participating Army locations worldwide this May. Strong B.A.N.D.S. -- which stands for Strong Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength -- promotes garrison fitness and wellness programs available … [Read more...]
US Navy Ship Encounters Aggressive Russian Aircraft in Baltic Sea
APRIL 14, 2016, STUTTGART, Germany (NNS) - A United States Navy destroyer operating in international waters in the Baltic Sea experienced several close interactions by Russian aircraft April 11 and 12. USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) encountered multiple, aggressive flight maneuvers by Russian aircraft that were performed within close proximity of the ship. On April 11, … [Read more...]
2nd Cavalry Regiment launches RQ-7B Shadow in Estonia
APRIL 14, 2016, TAPA TRAINING AREA, Estonia - U.S. Soldiers of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Engineer Squadron, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, launch an RQ-7B Shadow for the first time during their Atlantic Resolve (AR) rotation in Estonia, April 5, 2016. As soon as the sky was lit by the morning sun, 2CR Soldiers of the Regimental Engineer Squadron headed to the Tapa … [Read more...]
Marine EOD Technicians to Hone Expeditionary Tactics in Joing Environment
APRIL 14, 2016, CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan - During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, IEDs became a global symbol of terrorism. The threat created a warrior niche within the Marine Corps. Intelligent, hands-on Marines sought out the explosive ordnance disposal field, enticed by the opportunity to apply problem-solving skills to a high-pressure environment. Fast-forward to … [Read more...]