MAY 24, 2016, ORISKANY, N.Y. - The remote-controlled robot bumped across the divots of the grassy field until it reached the downed toy drone. Its camera gazed up and down as it examined the explosive device nearby, in a child's lunchbox tethered to the drone. The New York Army National Guard Soldiers controlling the robot had never encountered such scenario, but they were … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Major Jenkins Helps Charity at Home While Deployed to Kuwait
May 24, 2016 - Timothy Jenkins of Avon, Ohio, believes we are all called to serve, and he does this not only as an officer on behalf of our country, but also as a volunteer for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational on June 29-July 3 at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. Major Jenkins, who volunteered on site the last four years, encountered an issue when … [Read more...]
Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Khaan Quest 2016 Commences with Opening Ceremony
MAY 23, 2016, FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - The Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Pacific Command are hosting the multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest 2016, which commenced May 22 with an opening ceremony at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This year’s Khaan Quest, held annually in Mongolia, is serving as the capstone … [Read more...]
Army, Drexel University Enter Cooperative Research Agreement
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 23, 2016) - The U.S. Army is partnering with Drexel University in a cooperative research agreement to spur scientific research in areas of mutual interest. The Army will work closely with Drexel under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, or CRADA, initially to identify damage on Army aircraft due to metal fatigue and stress and … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Day 2016
May 20, 2016 - The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who comprise our Armed Forces have defended our Nation and the values for which we stand for generations, answering the call to give up the comforts of civilian life, do whatever it takes to keep us safe, and go wherever they are needed. On Armed Forces Day, we offer our most profound gratitude to the … [Read more...]