JULY 23, 2020 - The U.S. Army announced this week that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. Jody J. Daniels for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment in the dual role of Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Daniels is the first woman in the 112-year history of the Army Reserve to lead the community-based force of more … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
U.S. Space Force Releases Logo and Motto
JULY 23, 2020 - The U.S Space Force released its logo and motto, Semper Supra (Always Above), July 22, 2020 at the Pentagon, D.C. The logo and motto honor the heritage and history of the U.S. Space Force. On Dec. 20, 2019, the Department of Defense received its newest addition, the U.S. Space Force (USSF). In the following months, along with the creation of the USSF logo, … [Read more...]
Army Greens Slated to Reach All Installations by Mid-2021
JULY 23, 2020 - Recruiters, drill sergeants, and initial entry trainees will be among the first to receive the new Army Green Service Uniform, as program officials look to distribute it to all installations by the middle of next fiscal year. The uniform harkens back to the "greatest generation" of Soldiers who fought during World War II. “For the past year, I’ve been … [Read more...]
Defense Department Improves ‘Ready for Issue’ Rate for F-35 Parts
JULY 23, 2020 - The Defense Department has been working to improve issues that affect the ready-for-issue rate for F-35 joint strike fighter parts, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment told Congress. Parts for the F-35 should be accompanied by an "electronic equipment log" through the jet's Autonomic Logistics Information System, but that doesn't … [Read more...]
U.S. Army North Hosts 2020 Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill
JULY 22, 2020 - U.S. Army North, federal, state, tribal and territorial partners are ready to respond as we near peak hurricane season for the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. More than 250 leaders gathered both in-person and virtually for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill, held at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 9. U.S. Army North, the Army component command of U.S. … [Read more...]