AUGUST 27, 2019 - After concerns about some privatized military family housing units were raised in several congressional hearings this year, Defense Department and service leaders promised lawmakers and military families that they'd take steps to improve the quality of housing and provide long-term investments to sustain that quality. Robert H. McMahon, assistant secretary … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2019
First Enlisted Female to Graduate From Ranger School Reflects on Experience
AUGUST 27, 2019 - As Staff Sgt. Amanda Kelley made her way through mountainous terrain in the midst of a scorching Georgia summer in 2018, she admittedly struggled, carrying more than 50 pounds of gear during a patrol exercise. Tired and physically drained, her body had withstood nearly a month of training in the Army's most challenging training school. She had already … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force B-2s Deploy to Europe
AUGUST 27, 2019 - A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have arrived in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. The aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England. The … [Read more...]
Army Offers More Than $80,000 in Re-Up Bonuses
AUGUST 27, 2019 - Effective Sept. 9, Soldiers willing to reenlist in some of the Army's most in-demand careers have the chance to receive up to $81,000 in lump-sum bonuses -- the highest amount in more than five years, officials announced today. In addition to critical fields, this latest announcement also offers a wide range of cash options for Soldiers re-upping for longer … [Read more...]
Soldiers ‘At The Heart Of’ Modernizing Warfighter Gear
AUGUST 26, 2019 - Army leaders met with industry partners Tuesday to focus on new ways to outfit Soldiers with lighter weight, wireless, and tech-compatible systems, looking at revamping the Adaptive Squad Architecture. "For years, dismounted Soldiers have been overburdened by equipment which, while highly effective, often isn't integrated with other equipment," said Brig. … [Read more...]