NOVEMBER 10, 2020 - The American Forces Network (AFN) is partnering with Netflix on a special Veterans Day broadcast of The Liberator, an animated drama series that follows the true story and heroism of a U.S. Army infantry officer and his regiment in World War II. "The American Forces Network and Netflix share a common goal in honoring those serving and those that have … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
Army ‘Flying Before Buying’ New FVL Assault Aircraft
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 - On a wet, rainy day at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., the Army’s 40th Chief of Staff, Gen. James C. McConville, stood on the flight line as the Sikorsky-Boeing Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) prepared for a flight demonstration. Officials worried the weather would keep the SB-1 Defiant grounded but as if on … [Read more...]
DoD Launches New ‘My Military OneSource’ Mobile App
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 - The "My Military OneSource" mobile app is now available for service members and their families for free by downloading it on Google Play or Apples App Store. The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, the associate director for Military … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis Marines!
November 10, 2020 marks the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Dating back to 1775, just eight months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. The newly formed Marine Corps’ purpose was to provide additional security and support for the Continental Navy. Led by Commandant … [Read more...]
‘Lucky 13’ Reaches Its End of Mission
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - “Please be advised that, just a few hours ago, EDet 2413/Task Force Black, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, officially powered down comm(unication)s and closed its doors for the last time. After 19 years, the legend has reached End of Mission. Here’s to all of our members who have been part of this epic chapter in OSI history!” With that email message, sent … [Read more...]