March 20, 2018 - Ever since I was a child I have always saved my money. My mom would ask where I got so much money when I wanted to buy something. Well, it came from underneath my bed. I would stuff all my money under it until I absolutely knew what I wanted. I remember my first big purchase as a kid was my first surfboard, and I still have it today. I watched many people as I … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
EUCOM Commander Discusses Counteracting Russian Disinformation
MARCH 20, 2018, Washington D.C. - Russia is using all aspects of government power to overthrow the existing international rules-based infrastructure and especially trying to subvert NATO, Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti said during a roundtable with reporters at the Pentagon Thursday. The general is dual-hatted in Europe as the commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's … [Read more...]
Navy Commissions Newest Virginia-Class Attack Sub
MARCH 19, 2018, Groton, CT - The USS Colorado, commissioned here March 17, is the first submarine to bear the name and third vessel to be named for the state. The submarine was brought to life by her sponsor, Annie Maybus Mabus, daughter of former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. "To the crew of USS Colorado, this is your day" she said, addressing the crowd and ship's company … [Read more...]
Army Scientists Develop Pizza MREs
MARCH 16, 2018, Natick, MA - It's ready, set, dough for the Meals, Ready-to-Eat pizza. Scientists in the Combat Feeding Directorate at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center have overcome the obstacles inherent in creating and producing a shelf-stable pizza to be included in the MRE. Most people are used to eating pizza that's fresh or frozen, … [Read more...]
U.S. Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq
MARCH 16, 2018, Washington D.C. - Yesterday at about 6:45 p.m. GMT, a U.S. HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in western Iraq. The crash does not appear to be a result of enemy activity. This incident is under investigation. "All personnel aboard were killed in the crash," said Army Brig. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, the director of operations for Combined Joint Task Force … [Read more...]