JULY 19, 2021 - The Marine Corps selected Textron Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems for Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle pre-award and will begin negotiations for Other Transaction Agreement awards of ARV prototypes. Pending successful negotiations, Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal will award the ARV OTAs utilizing the Ground Vehicle Systems OTA with the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
DoD Budget Includes Construction, Energy, Environmental Funding
JULY 19, 2021 - As part of the President's Fiscal Year 2020 budget, the Defense Department's official performing the duties of the assistant secretary of defense for sustainment was on Capitol Hill to discuss the DOD's military construction, energy, installations and environment programs. Paul D. Cramer told the House Armed Services Committee the 2022 budget request … [Read more...]
Army Aims To Assist Soldiers During Turbulent Moving Season
JULY 16, 2021 — To aid Soldiers during a challenging permanent change of station season, which is seeing some delays with household goods shipments due to the current environment, the Army has widened the window for Soldiers to report to their next duty station. Soldiers scheduled to report to a new assignment between July 6-Sept. 30 can now check in up to 30 days before … [Read more...]
Senior Leaders Discuss Importance of Holistic Health, Fitness
JULY 16, 2021 - The III Corps and Fort Hood command team discussed the Army’s new vision for a healthy body, mind and soul while appearing on the July 15 episode of Fort Hood’s Great Big Podcast. Holistic Health and Fitness, also called H2F, is a health and wellness program designed with the Soldiers’ fitness, nutrition, mental well-being, spirituality and readiness in mind. … [Read more...]
MQ-9 Drone Can Now Land, Taxi, and Takeoff Independently
JULY 16, 2021 - The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron proved the MQ-9 Reaper’s Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) is ready as of July 8, enabling crews to divert to airfields without traditional launch and recovery infrastructure or personnel. This capability is a key enabler for MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment and, combined with the MQ-9’s next software upgrade and … [Read more...]