APRIL 3, 2020 - The Army is assembling a 250-bed field hospital at the CenturyLink Event Center in Seattle that’s meant to treat non-COVID-19 patients so area hospitals will be able to free up their own beds to care for those who have contracted the coronavirus disease, the commander of the 627th Hospital Center said. "We have an important mission," Army Col. Hope … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Corps Fields Next-Generation Body Armor to Marines
APRIL 3, 2020 - The Marine Corps has begun fielding a next-generation protective vest that provides improved fit, form and function for Marines. The Plate Carrier Generation III is a lightweight plate carrying system that guards against bullets and fragmentation when coupled with protective plates. “This system protects Marines on the battlefield,” said Lt. Col. Andrew … [Read more...]
Navy College Program Continues Operations During Shutdown
APRIL 3, 2020 - Despite the new challenges facing commands, Sailors and civilians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC), OCONUS Navy College Offices (NCO), and Navy College Region Advisors (RA) to Navy Installation Commanding Officers (ICO) are finding innovative ways to complete their mission of helping Sailors meet their educational … [Read more...]
Statement From Secretary of the Navy on Relief of Aircraft Carrier CO
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Statement from the Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly, regarding the relief of the Commanding Officer of USS Theodore Roosevelt. Good afternoon. Thank you again for your diligence and courage in keeping the American people informed as we all deal with the profound ramifications, and rapid developments, associated with this crisis. I am here … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators Take to the Skies Over England
APRIL 2, 2020 - U.S. Air Force special tactics operators assigned to the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing, conducted an airborne operation focused on land-air readiness in England, March 25-April 3. During the training, air commandos conducted military free-fall airborne operations from the MC130J Commando II and CV-22B Osprey aircraft. The … [Read more...]