OCTOBER 29, 2021 - Project Convergence, the Army’s campaign of learning, has returned to U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, and is making history once again. For the first time ever, every branch of the United States’ armed forces are testing their sensor-to-sensor capabilities in tandem. In addition to representation from all branches of the military, this year’s iteration … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
Army to Build on Lessons Learned From Pandemic
OCTOBER 29, 2021 – Many of the emergency medical facilities the Army built in support of COVID-19 response efforts remain in operation. Others stand ready for a future threat. Should the nation suffer from a global crisis, natural disaster or another pandemic, Army leaders believe they will be better equipped to respond to another national emergency. And it can learn from … [Read more...]
Air Force Evaluates New Ground Deployable Radar
OCTOBER 29, 2021 - The Control and Reporting Center team at the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, recently evaluated the Air Force's primary ground deployable radar, the TPS-75, at the Oregon Air National Guard's 116th Air Control Squadron, Camp Rilea, Oregon. The CRC team has a unique mission working on the Air Force's primary ground deployable radar for … [Read more...]
Soldiers Achieve ACFT Successes
OCTOBER 28, 2021 — Two financial management technicians deployed here with the Kaiserslautern, Germany, based 266th Finance Support Center have overcome their fears about the Army Combat Fitness Test through dedicated training in their personal time. Staff Sgt. Supitcha Wiriyaskunpan and Sgt. 1st Class Christiana U. Charles have been deployed here since June supporting 1st … [Read more...]
Army Testing Medical Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets
OCTOBER 28, 2021 - Recently the U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity (USAMTEAC) in collaboration with the United States Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) had the opportunity to test two medical devices employing the latest in smart phone technology. Utilizing mobile device applications and technology, the team at USAMTEAC tested a Heat Strain … [Read more...]