MAY 10, 2021 - Soldier feedback continues to build momentum in the Army’s Campaign of Learning surrounding robotic combat vehicles. The latest waypoint was a successful two week-long live fire exercise utilizing the Project Origin platform, a robotic combat vehicle (RCV) surrogate system supported by the Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team (NGCV CFT) and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Memorial Day Observed the Last Monday of May
MAY 8, 2021 – Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 31, and is set aside to memorialize the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. The day serves as a time to remember and honor the men and women who died while in military service of our country and honors and respects all Americans who have died for freedom. Memorial Day was first … [Read more...]
Progress of Retrograde From Afghanistan
MAY 7, 2021 - American service members will move out with professionalism and dedication to fulfill the newest mission in Afghanistan, ending the U.S. presence in the country by September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today. Austin and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held their first joint press conference at the Pentagon. … [Read more...]
B-52 Hypersonic Kill Chain a Success
MAY 7, 2021 - A B-52 Stratofortress from the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducted a successful simulated hypersonic kill chain employment from sensor to shooter and back during Northern Edge 21, May 5, 2021. During the more than 13-hour sortie from Barksdale AFB, La. to Alaska and back, the B-52 was able to receive target data … [Read more...]
Quickly Moving Forces Across Borders Is Vital to Europe’s Defense
MAY 7, 2021 - The National Security Strategy emphasizes the importance of working with allies and partners such as NATO. Part of that commitment is being able to move formations quickly across Europe, a Defense Department official said today. Gregory M. Kausner, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, spoke virtually to the … [Read more...]