JULY 18, 2020 - It's an invisible enemy. At least that's how soldiers felt about COVID-19 after their six-week stint at the overburdened University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, where they said it was more like a war zone. They worked countless hours to assist beleaguered civilian doctors and nurses — from the frantic hallways in overcrowded hospitals to quiet moments at a … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
New Jersey National Guard Supports Primary Election in Historic First
JULY 17, 2020 - For the first time in New Jersey Army National Guard's history, more than 120 of its soldiers, reported in civilian clothes to county election boards and polling sites in seven counties in support of the state's primary election. The state mission came in response to concerns about a shortage of poll workers and volunteers for the July 7 election due to the … [Read more...]
Army North Ready to Battle COVID-19 After Busy Spring
JULY 16, 2020 - The head of U.S. Northern Command’s land forces spoke Tuesday of the lessons learned from its ongoing battle against COVID-19, as the command prepares to send more troops to hotspots in Texas and California. At the height of its response in April, the command had more than 9,000 service members deployed across the country and has supported over 130 Federal … [Read more...]
Army Robots Get Driver Education for Difficult Tasks
JULY 15, 2020 - Ground robots will be trained to receive demonstration commands – instead of verbal commands – to interpret, follow, recall and apply in similar contexts as part of a new Army research project starting this month with the University of Texas at Austin. Autonomous robotic systems will first be taught procedures for tactical behaviors through teleoperation and … [Read more...]
Navy Cancels 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show
JULY 15, 2020 - The Navy today announced the cancellation of the 2020 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show originally scheduled for Sept. 19 - 20 due to public health risks associated with COVID-19. The NAS Oceana Air Show is the Navy’s premier aviation event in North America, drawing more than 250,000 spectators each year. The last time the air show was canceled was in … [Read more...]