APRIL 24, 2020 - More than 150 additional Air Force Reserve medical specialists were mobilized in the latest Air Force Reserve call-up in support of COVID-19 relief efforts with most Reservists set to assist medical staff in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The latest deployment brings the total of Air Force Reservists mobilized in support of COVID-19 relief efforts to … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Army Lab Tests for the Best Homemade Face Covering Materials
APRIL 23, 2020 - Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense, and many governors are recommending that people wear face coverings when out in public and unable to maintain proper social distancing, the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Chemical Biological Center is using its more than 100 years of experience designing chemical … [Read more...]
Marines Deliver Pristine, Combat-Ready F-35Bs to Japan
APRIL 23, 2020 - The U.S. Marine Corps prides itself in its reputation as the “First to Fight” in any clime and place. While 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is a significant part of America’s force in readiness, it does not fly or fight alone. In an effort to ensure fellow pilots are trained and equipped with the latest in 5th Generation stealth technology, 3rd MAW’s Marine Fighter … [Read more...]
Basic Training Resumes After Pause, Nearly 1,000 Recruits Ship This Week
APRIL 23, 2020 – The Army has resumed shipping recruits to basic combat training following a two-week pause to enact necessary COVID-19 mitigation efforts. More than 950 future Soldiers will begin pouring into initial training centers this week. “We’re not changing, we’re adjusting, and continually adapting in the environment no matter where we are, because we need to train, … [Read more...]
Defense Officials Express Agreement With President’s Warning to Iran
APRIL 23, 2020 - Defense Department officials are in full agreement with President Donald J. Trump's warning to the Iranian regime on Twitter, senior Pentagon officials said today. "The president issued an important warning to the Iranians," Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist said during a Pentagon news conference today. "What he was emphasizing is all of our ships … [Read more...]