NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - The Army plans to publish a new solicitation for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle next month, as it prepares to take the next step in delivering a new, advanced technology armored vehicle to support mechanized infantry operations on the future battlefield. The competitive request for proposal is expected to be released on or about Dec. 18, said … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
DoD Highlights Efforts to Produce COVID Treatments
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist thanked blood plasma donors and the workers who collected it for their work in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Norquist spoke at the Defense Health Agency — the Department of Defense agency tasked with leading this effort. He also went to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to personally thank the … [Read more...]
Camp Pendleton Hosts Marksmanship Competition
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition for the first time in seven years. The competition at Pendleton is the first part in a series of events for the 2021 Competition-In-Arms Program, which will end with a championship match in April at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. As part of the program, the Marine … [Read more...]
Small Businesses Key to Nation’s Defense
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and a large part of the defense of the nation, the Defense Department's director for the Office of Small Business said today. Small businesses make up 99.7% of U.S. firms and create 64% of net new private sector jobs, said Amy Murray, who spoke during a keynote address before members of the … [Read more...]
Army to Consider Uniform Changes for Expecting, New Mothers
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 - The 152nd Army Uniform Board will convene on Nov. 18 to consider multiple issues, including changes to maternity clothing articles for expecting and new mothers. Specifically, the board is scheduled to make decisions on the Army Green Service Uniform-Maternity and a lactation shirt for the Maternity Utility Uniform in the Operational Combat Pattern. In … [Read more...]