JULY 7, 2021 - Following the safe and orderly drawdown of forces and equipment from Afghanistan by the end of August, the Defense Department plans to maintain robust over-the-horizon capability if needed, the Pentagon press secretary said. John F. Kirby held a press briefing today, discussing Afghanistan support and assistance to the Department of Homeland Security at the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Army Swears In Future Soldiers at NASCAR Cup Series
JULY 7, 2021 – The U.S. Army joined thousands of race fans at the NASCAR Cup Series, July 4, 2021, at Road America, in Elkhart, Lake, Wisconsin, to celebrate Independence Day as citizens began to venture back to outdoor activities. The Milwaukee U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion set up numerous assets to include a U.S. Army Special Operations trailer display, highlighting … [Read more...]
When Hurricanes Strike, Uniformed Services Respond
JULY 7, 2021 - The Defense Department and other uniformed services provide hurricane protection for the homeland by monitoring, tracking and forecasting hurricanes. If and when a hurricane impacts a region, uniformed services personnel participate in search and rescue activities and, later, with recovery and hurricane mitigation efforts. Detection and Monitoring Hurricane … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Cardio and Strength Fitness Assessment Alternatives
JULY 6, 2021 - The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022. Airmen will select from the traditional 1.5-mile run, 1-mile walk or the High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run (20M HAMR) to meet the cardio … [Read more...]
Beating Sandstorms One Shemagh At A Time
JULY 6, 2021 - Let’s face it, sand storms are terrible. On Camp Buehring, Kuwait, there is little in the way of shelter or terrain features to protect from the elements when you’re traveling on foot during a sandstorm. The nuisance of getting sand everywhere and poor visibility would be bad enough, but on top of it, there is the concern of breathing it in, or worse, getting … [Read more...]