APRIL 4, 2018, Washington D.C. - President Donald J. Trump said today he is looking at using the military to secure the border between the United States and Mexico. “Until we can have a wall and proper security, we’re going to be guarding our border with the military,” the president said during a meeting with the presidents of the three Baltic republics. “That’s a big step. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
Unmanned Technology: Breaching the Battlefield
APRIL 3, 2018, Grafenwoehr, Germany - U.S. Soldiers, Marines, Department of Defense civilians, and troops from the United Kingdom observed and tested a series of unmanned, remote-controlled ground vehicles during a combined training event at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 2, 2018. The training event was conducted in preparation for a larger demonstration of … [Read more...]
Combat Support Hospital Flexes Mobility, Ingenuity
APRIL 2, 2108, Twinsburg, OH - “This is a historical moment,” said Army Col. LaConnia Dandy, commander of the Army Reserve’s 256th Combat Support Hospital, “because CSHs don’t jump.” Jumping, or moving a hospital on the battlefield to maintain proximity to advancing units, is a large logistical undertaking. A CSH, pronounced “cash,” is so large that moving one after it’s … [Read more...]
April, The Month of the Military Child
APRIL 2, 2018 - What is it? The U.S. Army observes the Month of the Military Child to recognize and honor the commitment, contributions and sacrifices children and youth make to the nation through the strength they provide the Soldiers and Families. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Department of Defense designating April as Month of the Military Child. What … [Read more...]