HOHENFELS, Germany, Feb. 16, 2018 —Small drone aircraft the Army is using are proving their worth as a useful tool for battlefield reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. Infantry units are seeing the advantage of small unmanned aircraft systems, which are an integral part of the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Vice Chief Testifies How Army is Addressing Threats Through Modernization
FEBRUARY 16, 2018, Washington D.C. - The last time a Soldier was killed by enemy aircraft on the battlefield was in 1953, during the Korean War, said Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville. Now, the Army is preparing in earnest for that type of possible scenario against a peer adversary by rebuilding its air defense capabilities, he said, during testimony … [Read more...]
NATO on ‘Right Trajectory’ to Protect Nations, Values
FEBRUARY 15, 2018, Washington, D.C. - NATO defense ministers agreed to continue projecting stability beyond its borders and will continue to build capabilities within the alliance, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said in Brussels today. “In a world awash in change, NATO stands firm as an island of stability in a turbulent sea,” Mattis said during a news conference at the … [Read more...]
Soldier, Veteran Olympian Ready To Go For Gold in Doubles Luge at Winter Olympics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018, Washington D.C. - By day, Sgt. Matthew Mortensen is an engineer, both as a civilian and for the New York Army National Guard's 1156th Engineer Company. Oh, and he's also qualified for the Olympics for the third time. The 32-year-old from Huntington Station, New York, is a world-class competitor in luge and is ready to hit the world stage again in … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day, The Army Way: For These Soldiers
FEBRUARY 14, 2018, Washington D.C. - For many couples, Valentine's Day is more than just a lighthearted holiday and a chance to exchange chocolates and flowers -- it's an opportunity to celebrate the joy and sacrifice that are inherent in enduring love. Military couples understand this perhaps more than most, given that they have to navigate the challenges that training, … [Read more...]