APRIL 30, 2021 - Russian influence and meddling in nations around the Mediterranean and the Middle East have been characterized as destabilizing and opportunistic and pose concerns for regional security and stability, according to a Defense Department official. Laura K. Cooper, deputy assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs for Russia, Ukraine, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Army Flies Gear to Denali for National Park Service
APRIL 29, 2021 – Towering over the landscape at 20,308 feet in height, Denali is the tallest mountain in North America, making it a popular target for mountain climbers. The goal of the National Park Service is to ensure a safe climbing season for all of them, and the soldiers of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, provide support in making that happen. “We … [Read more...]
Army Research Could Enable Biotechnology Advances
APRIL 29, 2021 - New Army-funded synthetic biology research manipulated micro-compartments in cells, potentially enabling bio-manufacturing advances for medicine, protective equipment and engineering applications. Bad bacteria can survive in extremely hostile environments — including inside the highly acidic human stomach—thanks to their ability to sequester toxins into tiny … [Read more...]
Marines Practice EABO Concepts & Naval Integration
APRIL 29, 2021 - Marines and Sailors with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, honed their Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations capabilities and “Fight Now” concepts in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force, on training areas throughout Okinawa during exercise Pacific Pioneer, April 8-23. Pacific Pioneer served as an opportunity to rehearse … [Read more...]
Army BAH Provides Options for Families
APRIL 29, 2021 - The Army continues to develop on-post housing communities that provide Soldiers and families access to safe and habitable living spaces and other amenities that typically exceed what the service member can afford on the local economy, a housing expert said last week. The Army's on-post housing inventory accommodates an average of 30-35% of Soldiers assigned … [Read more...]