AUGUST 2, 2019 - The Wright brothers developed their first successful powered airplane in 1903, and it didn’t take long for the U.S. military to know it wanted in on the action. A few years later, that became reality. Here’s the story of the military’s first airplane. By 1907, the Army Signal Corps was preparing itself for flight — although it wasn’t yet sure by what means. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2019
Seasoned Combat Leader Sworn in as Army’s Vice Chief of Staff
AUGUST 2, 2019 - Experience on the battlefield helped earn Gen. Joseph Martin the nomination to the Army's second highest military rank. Martin was sworn in as the Army's 37th vice chief of staff in a Pentagon ceremony Friday, following a steady progression of the service's senior leadership into higher positions within the Department of Defense. Gen. Mark A. Milley, the … [Read more...]
Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Billings
AUGUST 1, 2019 - The Navy will commission its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Billings (LCS 15), during a 10 a.m. ceremony Saturday, Aug. 3, in Key West, Florida. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, will deliver the commissioning ceremony's principal address. Tester’s wife, Sharla, is the ship’s … [Read more...]
These Social Media Scams Affect the Military
AUGUST 1, 2019 - Nowadays, you have to be cautious of everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets. Here are some scams that have recently been affecting service members, Defense Department employees and their families. Romance Scams In April, Army Criminal … [Read more...]
Army Looks at Cadets to Bolster Army Space Force
AUGUST 1, 2019 - As the Army steadily grows its space force with current Soldiers, a path is now being offered to help cadets quickly become Functional Area 40 space operations officers. Since its inception in 2008, FA40 has "developed billets and found technically qualified individuals to fill them," said Mike Connolly, Army Space Personnel Development Office director. … [Read more...]