FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – The Georgia National Guard is supporting the state's effort to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to people at four mass vaccination sites in Albany, Clarkesville, Hapeville and Macon. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) opened the sites Feb. 22. Over 130 Georgia National Guard … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
Kia Unveils Humvee-Like Military Vehicle Concept at IDEX
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 - Kia Corporation has showcased two light tactical defense vehicle concepts at the 2021 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in the UAE, the largest international defense exhibition in the Middle East and Africa. Kia has been supplying its light tactical vehicles to the South Korean army since 2016, becoming the standard-bearer for vehicle … [Read more...]
Soldiers Weigh in on Army’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – For two days, Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command units at Fort Eustis, Virginia, voiced their opinions on diversity and inclusion efforts during a virtual “Your Voice Matters” listening session. This Army-wide listening session, which took place Feb. 2 - 3, was initiated by senior leaders in … [Read more...]
Retirement in the Age of COVID
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – While COVID-19 has affected many aspects of life for many people, it has not stopped Pennsylvania National Guard members from retiring when it’s their time. However, COVID restrictions have made gathering information about retirement a little more challenging, and the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guards are adapting. The Pennsylvania Army … [Read more...]
Despite Emotional Toll, These Soldiers Honor the Fallen
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - “Nurture the living. Care for the wounded. Honor the fallen. If I justify my actions based on those three lines, it will get done, with or without guidance to aid and assist in honoring a Soldier’s sacrifice,” said Cpl. Zachary Schneck, religious affairs specialist with the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation … [Read more...]