JANUARY 31, 2022 - February is Heart Health Month, making it a perfect time to “show some love” to the most-vital organ in your body. In recognition of the observance, the Kenner Army Health Clinic staff encourages Team Lee members to join in the Feb. 4 celebration of National Wear Red Day – an annual event held on the first Friday of the month that allows individuals to … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
U.S. Calls on Putin to Stand Down
JANUARY 31, 2022 - The United States is in lockstep with NATO allies in calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate his country's situation with Ukraine, U.S. defense leaders said during a Pentagon news conference today. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed that conflict with Russia is not inevitable. "There is still time and space for … [Read more...]
Airmen Perform Command and Control Ops Near Arctic Ocean
JANUARY 29, 2022 - A small team of tactical air control party Airmen assigned to the 1st Air Support Operations Group conducted command and control operations near remote Utqiagvik and Point Barrow, Alaska, on the coast of the Arctic Ocean in support of Exercise Polar Quake, Jan. 10-14. The exercise was designed to test the capabilities and limitations of current TACP … [Read more...]
DoD to Develop Action Plan on Civilian Harm Mitigation
JANUARY 28, 2022 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has issued a memo directing DOD to build an action plan on civilian harm mitigation and response, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today. "This action plan outlines the steps that the department will take and the resources that will be required to implement appropriate recommendations from recently … [Read more...]
Commissary Not Exempt From National Supply Chain Shortages
JANUARY 28, 2022 – If it is any solace to authorized patrons, the logistical problems plaguing the commissary here are no more or less than those experienced by grocers outside the gates. Store Director Sean Farrell took a moment this week to describe the state of Fort Lee Commissary operations amid national supply chain interruptions largely attributed to the coronavirus … [Read more...]