JULY 1, 2021 – Starting a new chapter in one’s life, such as a new job or moving to a new area, can be difficult. Transitioning out of the military is no different. In addition to ending their military service, transitioning service members must be able to navigate the myriad of programs and services that are available to them and their families. Transition Assistance … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
U.S. Army Soldier Shares Personal ACFT Experience
Rowing Alternative Cardio Event for ACFT JULY 1, 2021 – I wrote this article to share my experience with taking the Army Combat Fitness Test running alternate events. I started this endeavor because I still see Soldiers who are on a running profile walking during fitness training and wanted to know if walking for physical training will prepare someone for the alternate … [Read more...]
DoD Demonstrates Mobile Microgrid Technology
JULY 1, 2021 - The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Department of the Army recently demonstrated a mobile, fast-forming, secure and intelligent vehicle-centric microgrid prototype that will power next-generation warfighting capabilities and joint warfighting concepts. Integrating power generation directly onto tactical vehicle … [Read more...]
National Guard Humanitarian Efforts Strengthen US-Morocco Partnership
JULY 1, 2021 - Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone commander, welcomed Utah National Guard leaders as they fulfill the humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) component of Exercise African Lion. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, adjutant general, Utah National Guard; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Fields New Rocket System to Infantry Marines
JULY 1, 2021 - Marines have begun receiving a new, explosive rocket launcher that provides additional protection and lethality in urban environments. In May, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System to infantry Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The MAAWS is a reloadable, recoilless rocket system intended … [Read more...]