FEBRUARY 15, 2021 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today the Defense Department's representatives to the Congressionally-mandated commission on the naming of items in the department that commemorate the Confederacy. "I am pleased to announce today the names of four outstanding leaders who have agreed to serve," he said in a statement. Retired Navy Adm. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
V Corps to be Fully Operational This Fall
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - After being reactivated in October following a seven-year pause, V Corps will be tested in several exercises as it seeks to be combat ready by this fall, its commander said Feb. 4. V Corps, which was inactivated in 2013 as part of a drawdown in Europe, is currently split-based in the U.S. and Europe. While the corps is headquartered at Fort Knox, … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Develops Secure App to Monitor Holistic Health
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - A Marine’s greatest threat isn’t always a physical adversary. Marines risk their lives to protect their country. However, some warfighters deal with a range of social, financial or mental health concerns upon returning home. This can lead to the Marine experiencing personal issues that compromise their overall health and combat readiness. In 2020, … [Read more...]
F-15EX Completes First Flight
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. The fighter jet took off and landed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri. It was announced in August 2020 that the 173rd Fighter Wing will begin transitioning as the F-15EX formal training unit in 2024. “Being selected as the F-15EX formal training unit is an … [Read more...]
New Navy 3D-Printed Antenna Reduces Cost, Weight and Size
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory experts created and tested 3D-printed antennas and arrays to advance radar technology and enable new applications for the U.S. Navy. The lightweight and rapid production of 3D-printed parts make it an attractive alternative to traditional manufacturing that often requires expensive materials and specialized equipment. “3D … [Read more...]