SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 - The U.S. Space Command provides capability to warfighters, including those in precision fires; leaders involved in fires should also be prepared — and prepare soldiers — to operate without that space capability in case the environment is denied or degraded, the Spacecom commander said. Spacecom provides, among other things, position navigation and timing, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Fleet Readiness Takes On New V-22 Workload
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 – Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) opened a new chapter of service Aug. 11 as it completed work on the first of the fleet MV-22B Osprey aircraft flown by the Marine Corps squadron tasked with helicopter transport of the president of the United States. FRCE has conducted modification and Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) events for Navy and Marine Corps … [Read more...]
Last of Blister Agent Projectiles Shipped For Destruction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 – Blue Grass Chemical Activity, a tenant on the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky, recently delivered the final mustard projectiles in storage to the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant for destruction, moving the United States one step closer to meeting Congressional and International deadlines. “BGCA has worked hard the past two … [Read more...]
Keep Safety In Mind As Summer Ends
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 - Days are beginning to get a little shorter and weather a little cooler as Labor Day weekend synonymously marks the end of summer. With that in mind, many will squeeze in that final summer road trip or stay home to finish that overdue summer project. Emphasis on managing risk is key, not only for a holiday weekend that historically experiences increased … [Read more...]
Cal Guard MPs Support CHP as Caldor Fire Grows
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 – Raymundo Morales can't remember how many fires he's worked or what their names were. "Camp Fire, Carr Fire, Santa Barbara, Oroville…," the 25-year-old U.S. Army specialist recounted aloud. This week, he's adding another one to the list: Caldor. Morales is one of 150 military police activated this week by the California Army National Guard to support … [Read more...]