JANUARY 8, 2020 - The United States does not want a war with Iran, and it's not leaving Iraq, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said. "As we defend our people and interests, let me reiterate, the U.S. is not seeking a war with Iran," Esper said during a Pentagon news conference today. "But we are prepared to finish one. We are seeking a diplomatic solution. But first this … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
U.S. Continues to Deploy, Reposition Troops in Middle East Following Drone Strike
JANUARY 7, 2020 - The United States continues to deploy and reposition troops throughout the region of Iraq and Iran to bolster U.S. security and force protection and to be prepared for any contingency, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said. "Over the last several days, I've had many conversations with our partners and allies about the situation in Iraq and the region," … [Read more...]
Tuition Assistance Program Develops Employees, Benefits Mission
JANUARY 7, 2020 - Tobyhanna Army Depot employees are eligible for a lucrative tuition assistance program, allowing them to expand their skill sets and potentially grow their careers. Frank Gervasi is one of the employees who used the depot’s non-duty developmental training program to chase his dream job. He started his depot career as a painting worker, and traveled the … [Read more...]
Air Force Brings Unmanned Drone Airpower Into New Decade
JANUARY 7, 2020 - In early 2009, a recently reactivated combat unit, now named the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, achieved the mark of 500,000 hours of combat, for a relatively new form of airpower, known as remotely piloted aircraft. In roughly a decade, the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, RPAs designed for enhanced loitering capability and capable of precision … [Read more...]
New Air Force Weapons System Completes First Live Mission
JANUARY 6, 2020 - After four years of planning, the 752nd Operations Support Squadron has successfully completed their first live mission on the AN/TYQ-23A weapons system at Tinker Air Force Base. The 752nd OSS received the AN/TYQ-23A Tactical Air Operations Module weapons system in September 2019 after beginning the acquisition process in the summer of 2015. The … [Read more...]