JANUARY 31, 2022 – It's a special day for members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, with the culmination of two years of work leading to the commissioning of a brand new generator at the substation commando here at Ali Al Salem Air Base. Collaboration is needed to ensure this mission is a success, as the power production and electric shop members work side … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
ANG, Navy Reserve Fighters Enhance Joint Lethality
JANUARY 31, 2022 – The Hawaiian skies cleared for Total Force Airmen and Navy Reserve exercise participants as they took part in a first-of-its-kind fighter exercise Jan. 18-26. While the Hawaii ANG routinely hosts large-scale combat exercises through its Sentry Aloha program, this training marked the first time EA-18G Growlers combined their electronic attack (EA) … [Read more...]
Keel Authenticated for the Future USNS Cody
JANUARY 31, 2022 - The keel for the future USNS Cody, Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship (EPF 14), the first of the Spearhead-class EPF Flight II configuration, was laid at Austal USA, Jan. 26. A keel laying is the recognition of the start of a ship’s construction. It is the joining together of a ship’s modular components and the authentication or etching of an honoree’s … [Read more...]
How the Marine Corps Uses IT to Defeat Evolving Threats
JANUARY 31, 2022 - Each year, Marine Corps Systems Command acquires a range of ground-based innovations designed to meet the warfighter’s needs. This includes infantry weapons, fire support technologies, communication gear, intelligence systems and much more. Much of these capabilities share a common thread: information technology. “You would be hard pressed to name any … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests New Vehicle Drop for Lead Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 347th Rescue Group load a Side by Vehicle onto an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 20, 2022. The vehicle was dropped out of the back of an HC-130J Combat King II from 1,250 feet above ground level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee) JANUARY 31, 2022 - The Side by Vehicle (SXV) is the newest Search and … [Read more...]