APRIL 22, 2021 - Rising sea levels, more severe storms, increased wildfire intensity and extent, heat, spring snow storms, drought and other negative effects; these impacts of a changing climate will affect people, equipment and property worldwide, and that means they affect the Defense Department, at home and abroad. Joe Bryan, the DOD senior climate advisor, said that … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Getting Meds, Supplements Overseas Through Mail Is Illegal
APRIL 22, 2021 – Permanent Change of Station season is upon us and United States Army Europe-Africa customs inspectors remind personnel of the differences in what they can, and cannot, receive in their military postal box while overseas. According to a U.S. Customs pamphlet, German customs law prohibits the receipt and shipment of certain items through the mail. Those items … [Read more...]
Testing Done at Wright-Patterson Made Search For Life On Mars Possible
APRIL 22, 2021 - On February 18, 2021, NASA’s rover Perseverance touched down on the surface of Mars to begin searching for evidence of past life. The success of this touchdown would not have been possible without the work of a team of researchers who operate unique erosion testing equipment in a windowless bunker at Wright-Patterson’s Air Force Research Lab. And this is not … [Read more...]
Corps’ Power, Water Systems Are Getting Lean and Going Green
APRIL 22, 2021 - Marine Corps Systems Command is developing and fielding new, cutting-edge power and water capabilities to modernize the service and align with the commandant’s vision of the future force. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger considers battlefield efficiency a priority in supporting the future Marine. “Your forward contact forces that are … [Read more...]
DoD Announces Winners of the 2021 Environmental Awards
APRIL 22, 2021 - The Department of Defense announced the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2021 today. The awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies that support mission readiness. “Three priorities – defending the Nation, taking care of our … [Read more...]