Hi, everybody. Right now, there are American troops serving in harm’s way and standing sentry around the world. There are veterans who’ve served honorably in times of war and peace, and often came home bearing the invisible and visible wounds of war. They may not speak the loudest about their patriotism – they let their actions do that. And the right time to think of these … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Natick’s Food Packaging/Processing Will Support Mars Mission
NATICK, Mass. (May 26, 2016) - When designing food processing and packaging for a future Mars mission, researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, recognize the gravity of their task. To best nourish Mars astronauts and maintain a quality of life, devising the right food packaging, combined with compatible and … [Read more...]
Marines and Jordanians Conduct Squad Attacks During Eager Lion 16
MAY 26, 2016, AL QUWEYRAH, Jordan - Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion honed conducted squad attacks as part of Eager Lion 16 in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 19. The focus of the training was fire and maneuver as a squad, which was put to the test with a patrol before taking simulated enemy fire. From … [Read more...]
Secretary of Defense Addresses Naval War College
MAY 26, 2016, NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) - Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter visited U.S. Naval War College (NWC), May 25, answering questions from students, faculty and staff as part of a three-day trip to Newport, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. During his interaction at the school, Carter said there are many global challenges now and there will be more in the future, and … [Read more...]
Milley: Soldier Readiness Starts at Home, on Top-Quality Army Installations
MAY 26, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - A good foundation for Soldier and Army readiness, said the Army's chief of staff, is home base -- where Soldiers live, where their kids go to school, and where their spouses shop for groceries. Thirteen Army installations were cited, May 24, for providing to Soldiers just that type of home base: one where they can leave home to … [Read more...]