OCTOBER 31, 2017, Washington DC — The 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force remain sound bases for ongoing U.S. military operations against the mutating threat of terrorism fueled by extremism aimed at innocents around the globe, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Capitol Hill this evening. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis flies over Afghanistan, Sept. 27, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
3 Low Stress Degrees To Consider Following A Tour Of Duty
October 30, 2017, by Emma Sturgis – A career in the military can be a great way of getting ahead in life, but there is no doubt that not all service members are cut out to spend their entire lives in the service. This is especially true for those who’ve recently completed a tour of duty, in which case, many military personnel will be looking forward to completing their … [Read more...]
Sustainment Community Flexes Muscle During Armor Rotation
OCTOBER 30, 2017, Zagan, Poland — The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division deployed from Fort Riley, Kansas to seven Intermediate Staging Bases throughout Poland during the 16th Sustainment Brigade’s reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of the unit into the European theater. This marks the beginning of 2-1 ABCT’s nine-month heel-to-toe … [Read more...]
Phoenix Students Participate in Army High School Challenge
OCTOBER 28, 2017, Phoenix, AZ – Hundreds of local students were given the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Army High School Challenge, Oct. 26, Trevor Browne High School, Phoenix. The High School Challenge is an academic, teamwork, and strategy-based event that provides students the chance to learn about scholarships and career opportunities with the U.S. Army. This … [Read more...]
Sumos Conduct Aerial Refueling With Thunderbolts, Green Knights
OCTOBER 27, 2017, MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan - Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 flew KC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct nighttime aerial refueling training operations with the F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and F/A-18C Hornets with VMFA-251 Oct. 25-26, 2017. The training was conducted at night to improve … [Read more...]