MAY 13, 2021 - The threat of violent extremists attacking the United States or allies from Afghanistan has been greatly reduced over the past 20 years, and any remaining threat emanating from the country can be addressed without a persistent U.S. military presence there, DOD officials told the House Armed Services Committee today. President Joe Biden announced April 14 that … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Historic Liberty Returns to RIA for Refurbishment, Display
MAY 12, 2021 – The tracks laid by the Liberty Mark VIII tank 101 years ago, when it rolled off the Arsenal production line, have led the way for its return to the Quad Cities. The historic piece of military equipment arrived back home here May 10. The Mark VIII, also known as the International Tank, was the first heavy tank produced by the U. S. It was a joint venture … [Read more...]
Army Approves APFT Exception For Specialists and Corporals
MAY 12, 2021 – The U.S. Army announced today a new policy allowing all Soldiers in the ranks of corporal and specialist the option to take the Army Physical Fitness Test as the service transitions to the Army Combat Fitness Test. This will provide corporals and specialists (E-4s) another option to qualify for, or increase their opportunity for, promotion or other personnel or … [Read more...]
Acting SecAF Visits Tyndall AFB – Installation of the Future
MAY 12, 2021 - Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth visited Tyndall Air Force Base May 10 to view the base’s rebuild progress firsthand and meet some of Tyndall’s combat-ready Airmen. Roth explored the “Installation of the Future'' with an introduction to the 325th Security Forces Squadron’s cutting-edge robotic dogs and a close-up look at the newest technologies … [Read more...]
Army Seeks to Establish Self Sufficiency Through Biomanufacturing
MAY 12, 2021 - Industrial revolutions are rare, but when they come, they change everything. The convergence of synthetic biology, robotics, and biomanufacturing is ushering in a new bioeconomy that is based on biotechnologies rather than petrochemical production. The Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) is expanding its … [Read more...]