April 11, 2017, by Rachelle Wilber - There is constant talk about securing the borders of the United States. This refers to securing the physical borders, but there are virtual borders accessible through electronic infrastructure that are constantly under threat and attack. There has been plenty of recent news stories about cyber-attacks from the questions of Russian … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers Conduct New Apache Blade Folding Kit Training
APRIL 10, 2017, EASTOVER, S.C. - Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard trained on a new AH-64 Apache blade folding kit at McEntire Joint National Guard Base (JNGB), April 4-5, 2017. The new kit reduces the amount of time, manpower, and resources needed to fold the blades of the helicopter to allow for ease of transport in a cargo aircraft, explained Bill Siegman, … [Read more...]
Countdown Begins for Physical Readiness Test
APRIL 10, 2017, ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) - Twice a year all Sailors are tested to see just how physically fit they are. The Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is the Navy's way of maintaining a standard of necessary physical fitness for everyone in uniform. Cycle 1 PRT of 2017 is scheduled to take place in early May, and Sailors are advised to prepare themselves by working out and … [Read more...]
480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Fills Training Gap
APRIL 10, 2017, Joint Base Langley-Eustis (AFNS) - The transition from technical school to duty station created issues within the intelligence community that couldn’t be addressed with on-the-job training alone. To combat this, the analytic foundations initiative was developed. This initiative was written and is taught by a core group of civilian and military analysts with a … [Read more...]
California National Guard and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Train for 2017 Blazes
APRIL 10, 2017, IONE, Calif. - The living, breathing enemy that consumes the Golden State every year is the reason the California National Guard and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) unite months prior to facing their arch nemesis. For about two decades, the Cal Guard and CAL FIRE have staged Wildland Firefighting Training that brings together … [Read more...]