JULY 28, 2021 - Cyber experts from the Alaska National Guard participated Cyber Shield, the Department of Defense’s largest unclassified cyber defense exercise, from July 10-23. Alaska Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Scheunemann, 176th Communications Flight, said the exercises fielded a friendly “Blue Team” and an opposing “Red Team” that simulate a battle in one of the most … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Soldiers Test Potential Army Command Post Prototypes
JULY 28, 2021 — A potential Army Command Post prototype underwent operational testing during the annual Bayonet Focus Exercise here recently. Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division’s 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team tried out the Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) System gear while preparing for their upcoming National Training Center rotation. 2nd SBCT used the … [Read more...]
DoD Launches 2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey
JULY 28, 2021 - The Department of Defense announced today the launch of its long-running biennial Active Duty Spouse Survey. For the first time, every active-duty spouse will have an opportunity to provide feedback about their military life experience. The Department encourages all active-duty spouses to participate in this survey. “We are committed to taking care of our … [Read more...]
EOD Units Test New Imaging Technology
JULY 28, 2021 - Local explosive ordnance disposal units received and were trained on a new and upgraded portable imaging X-ray system at Eglin Air Force Base July 22. The Vidisco Guardian 12 Digital Radiographic X-ray system enhances EOD’s capabilities by making it easier to view the internal contents of suspicious, improvised explosive devices and unexploded … [Read more...]
Spacecom Discusses Value of Partnerships in Defending Space
JULY 28, 2021 - The commander of the U.S. Space Command discussed the command's role and its reliance on a variety of partnerships at the McCrary Institute/Space Policy Institute's "Securing Space" discussion. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson said today that the role of the Space Force is to organize, man, train and equip space forces, while Spacecom employs those forces in … [Read more...]