JUNE 11, 2019 - Former Staff Sgt. David Bellavia will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during some of the deadliest fighting in Iraq, President Donald Trump announced today. A squad leader during the second battle of Fallujah, Bellavia, now 43, exposed himself to enemy fire as he defended his Soldiers on Nov. 10, 2004. Third Platoon, A Company, Task Force … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
DoD Sets Date to Begin ‘Unwinding’ Turkey From F-35 Program
JUNE 10, 2019 - As Turkish interest in the Russian-made S-400 "Triumf" self-propelled surface-to-air missile system shows no sign of waning, the United States has laid out plans to remove the longtime NATO ally from its own F-35 joint strike fighter program. In a letter sent to Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan explained that … [Read more...]
Army Accelerates Delivery of Directed Energy, Hypersonic Weapon Prototypes
JUNE 10, 2019 - The Army is accelerating its efforts to field a directed-energy prototype system by fiscal year 2022, and hypersonic weapon prototype by fiscal 2023. For starters, the Army is fast-tracking the development and procurement of the Multi-Mission High Energy Laser, or MMHEL system, said Lt. Gen L. Neil Thurgood, director of hypersonics, directed energy, space, … [Read more...]
Flight Equipment Redesigned to Better Fit Female Aviators
JUNE 7, 2019 - Flight equipment is on its way through a major overhaul. The biggest change coming to the equipment is it is being designed with measurements from female aviators. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new … [Read more...]
Sailors Encouraged to Take Advance Travel Pay During PCS Moves
JUNE 7, 2019 - The summer season is a very busy time for permanent change of station (PCS) moves for Sailors and their families. While uprooting and moving somewhere different can be challenging, the Navy is overhauling the PCS experience to reduce the stress for Sailors and their families. One of these improvements is streamlining the existing travel advance process. … [Read more...]