MAY 25, 2021 - NEX patrons at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland and Naval Station Everett, Washington, are the first in the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise to test its new service for laundry and dry cleaning - Tide Cleaners Lockers. “The mission of NEXCOM is to provide quality goods and services at a savings to all our deserving Sailors and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
National Guard First To Receive New Paladin Howitzer System
MAY 25, 2021 - The 1st Battalion, 113th Field Artillery Regiment (1-113th FA), 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) conducted an artillery live-fire exercise with the newly fielded M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer System at Fort Bragg May 20-21. The 30th ABCT was the first National Guard brigade to receive the newest iteration of the Paladin and trained for almost two weeks … [Read more...]
Space-Based Capabilities Critical to U.S. National Security
MAY 25, 2021 - Space-based capabilities are vital to U.S. national security in today's era of de-stabilizing challenges from Russia and undeniable strategic competition with China, the Defense Department's principal director for space policy told a House Armed Services Committee panel today. John D. Hill told the HASC subcommittee on strategic forces that Secretary of … [Read more...]
Focus on Readiness During National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
MAY 25, 2021 - May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and the U.S. Navy encourages everyone to do a little more activity each day to reach peak physical readiness, which is a top priority for the 21st Century Sailor and Marine. In 1983 the President’s Council on Fitness gave May this designation to develop and promote healthy lifestyles and improve the quality of life for … [Read more...]
Climate Change Resiliency a High DOD Priority
MAY 25, 2021 - Becoming more energy innovative and resilient is a priority of the Defense Department, particularly in light of climate change and its negative impacts for national security, the deputy defense secretary said. Kathleen H. Hicks provided keynote remarks at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, an annual conference and technology showcase of the Department of … [Read more...]