APRIL 25, 2019 - The Marine Corps is integrating new technologies into an existing handheld GPS targeting system that helps Marines locate adversaries on the battlefield. Fielded in 2017, the Common Laser Range Finder-Integrated Capability is a handheld target location system that uses an eye-safe laser range finder and algorithms to determine a target’s location. It then … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Air Force Partnership Advancing Wearable Sensor Technology
APRIL 25, 2019 - Imagine being able to monitor your health quickly, simply, painlessly, and continuously, without complicated equipment or a doctor visit. For athletes or people with health conditions, an immediate physical “status update” would be a great convenience. For the warfighter in the field, it could be the crucial element of a successful mission. The Air Force … [Read more...]
What Soldiers Need to Know About Multi-domain Ops, Modernization
APRIL 24, 2019 - Ever contemplate how the Army's multi-domain operations concept and modernization strategy will apply to your future career? Likely not! Especially after spending a week in the field, grinding through training scenarios to prepare for an upcoming deployment. Nevertheless, the MDO concept and soon-to-be released modernization strategy will bring major … [Read more...]
Air Force Senior Leaders Update OCP Uniform Guidance
APRIL 24, 2019 - The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition. The changes highlighted include authorization of the two-piece Flight Duty Uniform in garrison and updated patch guidance for the OCP uniform. “During the initial … [Read more...]
Soldiers Celebrate the Army Reserve’s 111th Birthday
APRIL 24, 2019 - Soldiers from American Samoa know a thing or two about pride, and on the U.S. Army Reserve’s 111th birthday, that pride was on full display during a cake cutting ceremony at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center, American Samoa, April 23, 2019. Soldiers young and old sang happy birthday to the Army Reserve, followed by singing the Army Song. Tradition … [Read more...]