SEPTEMBER 2, 2016, WASHINGTON - Over five months of visiting countries that make up the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel says that meetings with partners - mainly government and military leaders - have made it clear that they value their relationships with the United States. In a fascinating and strategically important part of the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Marine F-35 Operational Tests Increases Combat Capability
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016, HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS - Three F-35B aircraft and 75 U.S. Marines from Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1 F-35B Detachment at Edwards Air Force Base , CA, along with 21 test personnel from the JSF Operational Test Team at Edwards deployed to Eglin AFB, FL., from August 9 to September 1, 2016 to complete Operational Test missile shots of the … [Read more...]
Spanish Aircrews Train with US at Red Flag 16-4
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016, NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) - Since its inception in 1975, Red Flag has served as the pinnacle of air-to-air combat training for the Air Force and its allies. For the Spanish Air Force, Red Flag 16-4 has been the perfect avenue to receive the best training for their aircrews and support personnel, as well as an avenue for overcoming unique … [Read more...]
Texas Guard Members Graduate Chilean Mountain School
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016, RIO BLANCO, Chile - In August, 21 Texas National Guard members successfully completed the grueling "Escuela de Montaña" Chilean Mountain School short course. The course is a condensed two-week version of the school's four-month-long mountain warfare course, which is similar to U.S. Army Ranger School, according to 1st. Lt. Michael A. Affeldt, scout platoon … [Read more...]
TSC Reaches Out to Sailors Wanting to Vote
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016, GREAT LAKES (NNS) - With the general election approaching quickly, Training Support Center (TSC) Great Lakes wants to remind Sailors wanting to vote that the command representative can assist those who are unsure of what they need to do to exercise their right to vote Nov. 8. Across the Navy, voting assistance is administered at the unit level. Voting … [Read more...]