SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 - Rare earth elements — a group of 17 metals, including neodymium — are used in lasers, precision-guided weapons, magnets for motors and other devices that are at the heart of many critical technologies the Defense Department depends on. While the U.S. has domestic access to rare earth elements, it doesn't have a strong domestic base for processing that … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Guard Fights Wildfires, Responds to Ida, Serves Overseas
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 – The National Guard continues to live up to its promise, "Always Ready, Always There," with close to 59,000 Guard members on duty overseas or at home responding to Hurricane Ida, wildfires and COVID-19. "As the combat reserve of the Army and the Air Force, we are manned, trained and equipped to fight our nation's wars," said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, … [Read more...]
KC-135 Stratotanker: A Gas Station In The Skies
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 - During Red Flag Alaska 21-3, fighter jets complete multiple sorties, practice tactical maneuvers, and multi-squadron simulated combat objectives. Spending numerous hours in the air at a time requires a hefty load of fuel to keep them airborne. How are fighter jets able to stay in the air for prolonged periods? It’s in large part because of the KC-135 … [Read more...]
Broken World Record and Three Paralympic Medals for Army Soldier
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 - Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks continues to stack up her list of achievements after breaking the world record for women’s 100-meter backstroke, S6 classification, and winning gold, silver, and bronze Paralympic medals at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 24- Sept. 5. The now five-time Paralympic medalist won gold on Sept. 3, in the 100-meter … [Read more...]
Navy Breaks Ground on New Multi-Mission Dry Dock
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, September 8, for the multi-mission dry dock project. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro served as the keynote speaker. United States Senators Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine, and Jeanne Shaheen, and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire attended the ceremony, along with United States … [Read more...]