AUGUST 2, 2021 - The German War Machine of World War II utilized a military tactic, known as Blitzkrieg, to create psychological shock and disorganization of enemy forces through surprise, speed and superiority in firepower. The German concept, which translates to “lightning war,” has been around – though under the earlier name Schwerpunktprinzip – since the Prussian military … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
2030 Infantry Battalions
AUGUST 2, 2021 - The 2030 Marine infantry battalion will contribute to joint and naval combined-arms formations that are essential components of the future, persistently forward-deployed, naval expeditionary force. These modernized infantry forces will execute mission-critical tasks for the fleet commander or maritime component commander, often in conjunction with or in support … [Read more...]
Wounded Warriors Share Message Of Resilience
AUGUST 2, 2021 - “I did not know I got shot,” said the sergeant. “I thought a flare hit my legs.” He was on his second deployment in Afghanistan in July 2011 serving on a combat search and rescue team. His mission was to recover wounded service members. “Going out and getting shot at” was routine, he said, as his unit averaged eight missions a day. On the day a bullet … [Read more...]
Navy Christens Future USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine
AUGUST 2, 2021 – The Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), was christened during a ceremony at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut, July 31. “This submarine is a fitting tribute to Admiral Rickover, who truly transformed our Navy,” said Adm. James Caldwell, director, Naval Nuclear … [Read more...]
Philippines Restores Visiting Forces Agreement With U.S.
AUGUST 2, 2021 - After meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III last night, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte retracted the letter terminating the country's Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States. Delfin Lorenzana, Philippine national defense secretary, made the announcement following a bilateral defense meeting with Austin today. "After the … [Read more...]