NOVEMBER 22, 2021 - America's allies and partners in the Middle East and elsewhere share deep concerns about the Iranian government's destabilizing actions — including its support for terrorism, its dangerous proxies and its nuclear program, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. The secretary delivered a major policy speech on the Middle East and North Africa today … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2021
Air Force Recruiting Commercial Becomes a Popular VR Game
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 - When Air Force Recruiting Service deployed its “Activate: Special Warfare” mobile tour in April 2021, the four-dimensional virtual reality, experience-on-wheels became the latest entry in an elite category of games. Over the years, dozens of movies have made their way to becoming games in arcades and on portable devices. This genre includes commercial … [Read more...]
UH-60V Black Hawk a Major Upgrade Over Previous Variants
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 – On the outside, the new UH-60V Black Hawk helicopters look nearly identical to previous variants of the UH-60. It’s what’s on the inside that sets them apart. The UH-60V – referred to as the “Victor” – was developed with to overhaul the aging UH-60A and L fleets. The new model has several technological advancements that make it easier to operate than … [Read more...]
Combat System in Poland on Target for 2022
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 - The Aegis Ashore capability planned for Poland is moving ahead to be operational by the end of next year, said the program executive officer for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense. The Aegis Combat System was originally designed as a shipboard system to track and destroy incoming enemy targets, but now the system has also been deployed for use on land, as … [Read more...]
Last Afghan Evacuees Depart Fort Lee for Resettlement
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 – At roughly 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 16, the last of the Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Fort Lee departed for their resettlement locations in the U.S., and the installation’s role in Operation Allies Welcome came to an end. “We are proud to have had the privilege of supporting our brave Afghan allies and their families,” announced Maj. … [Read more...]