JANUARY 11, 2022 - The 4th Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment (4-2 AB) at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, is being outfitted with newest AH-64 Version 6 (V6) helicopter. This is the first OCONUS unit to receive the V6 aircraft. Fielding began in November, and the unit has since received 12 of 24 aircraft. Members of the Program Executive Office for Aviation’s Apache … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
New Era of Air Force Physical Fitness Assessments
JANUARY 10, 2022 - Pease Airman can expect some new exercise options the next time they complete their Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment. The Air Force recently unveiled new assessment options that allow Airmen to choose from a wider variety of exercises to show their level of fitness. 2nd Lt. Ryan Ducharme, officer in charge of the 157th Personnel Flight, said most … [Read more...]
Taking Training to a New Generation for the First Time
JANUARY 10, 2022 - The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed U.S. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, who fly the F-35B Lightning II, to Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, January 7-9, 2022. The squadron brought four of the fifth-generation fighters to train with A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 124th Fighter Wing’s 190th Fighter Squadron. “The F-35B is a … [Read more...]
Armed Drones with Smart Shooter Technology Now Available
JANUARY 10, 2022 - SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, reveals the SMASH Dragon: an armed drone system incorporating Smart Shooter's combat-proven SMASH Technology that ensures precise target elimination. Presented by the company for the … [Read more...]
Army Family Housing Survey Starts This Week
JANUARY 10, 2022 — The annual Army Family Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey kicks off Tuesday and Baumholder Military Community leadership is counting on this year’s poll to bring even more feedback than last year’s. “We are listening. Because of last year’s results, the Baumholder Military Community took swift action to address concerns about parking, renovations and … [Read more...]