OCTOBER 27, 2021 - October is Energy Action Month, a month focused on raising awareness of the critical role energy plays in mission readiness and to drive behavior change. This year’s theme is “Power to Win.” Electricity powers the modern conveniences we all take for granted - lights, refrigeration, air conditioning, appliances, computer, cell phones, running water, readily … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
DoD Officials Testify Before Senate About Afghanistan
OCTOBER 27, 2021 - Defense Department officials praised the actions of U.S. service members in the non-combatant evacuation operation from Afghanistan and detailed how the department is working with other agencies to resettle the allies in the United States. Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, and Army Lt. Gen. James Mingus, the Joint Staff's director of … [Read more...]
Protecting Turtles at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2021. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman) OCTOBER 26, 2021 - If you’re fortunate … [Read more...]
Briefing Makes PCS Moves Easier, Safer
OCTOBER 26, 2021 – For Charles Lyons, the “Help Me Plan a Smooth PCS Move” briefing he and other U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey officials deliver twice a month to service members is not just helpful—it’s critical. “Resiliency, resiliency, resiliency. That’s the most important thing,” said Lyons, a service specialist with the Presidio of Monterey Army Community … [Read more...]
Air Force, Partners Launch New Spacecraft Technology
OCTOBER 26, 2021 - The Air Force Research Laboratory has partnered with ThermAvant Technologies and Maxar Technologies to develop and deploy the next generation of spacecraft thermal control technology. The groundbreaking technology, Oscillating Heat Pipes (OHPs), provides lightweight and highly-efficient temperature control on higher-power, yet smaller spacecraft. The OHP … [Read more...]