NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - The National Museum of the U.S. Army celebrated its grand opening on an overcast Veterans Day in an empty auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Army leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices of Soldiers during a ceremony that was closed to the public due to pandemic safety restrictions. The museum highlights the individual stories of Soldiers, from accounts … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
New Museum Tells the Story of the U.S. Army
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - The National Museum of the United States Army officially opened today at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. It is the first museum to tell the entire story of the Army, which has existed since June 14, 1775 — even before the existence of the United States itself. The Army "has been a force for profound good in our world," said Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. … [Read more...]
DOD Statement on Personnel Changes at the Pentagon
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - As announced yesterday, November 9, President Trump has designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defense. Mr. Miller took over those functions and responsibilities mid-day yesterday. Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist remains in his position and continues to execute his responsibilities. … [Read more...]
New Drone Program Advances Defensive Capabilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron recently won squadron innovation funds for the purchase and use of small unmanned drones at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to train Airmen to detect and defend against similar unmanned systems used by various adversaries. The Army and Air Missile Defense Command approved these drones, which add an additional … [Read more...]
Army Hopes to Drive Innovation with Version of ‘Shark Tank’
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - A panel comprised of military leaders and civilians is scheduled to place Soldiers in the hot seat as they evaluate their original ideas during a new competition later this month. The XVIII Airborne Corps developed the competition, called the “Dragon’s Lair,” to encourage creative thinking across its ranks that may benefit units in the corps. Ideas … [Read more...]