MARCH 31, 2022 - Germany has shown tremendous leadership at this crucial moment. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to bolster Germany's armed forces is bold and historic, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a meeting in the Pentagon today with German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht. "We look forward to working with you to implement these important … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Soldiers Draw Equipment from Zutendaal for Real-World Mission
MARCH 30, 2022 – Under fuel-powered lights on an otherwise dark airstrip, newly deployed Soldiers walked their personal equipment from buses to awaiting Bobtail truck tractors, preparing to haul empty trailers overnight March 10, 2022. The Soldiers, with the 96th Heavy Equipment Transportation Company, 49th Transportation Battalion, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, … [Read more...]
Anti-Idle Technology Reduces Fuel, Extends Silent Watch
MARCH 30, 2022 — Advancements in anti-idle technology were on display March 22 as engineers with the U.S. DEVCOM Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and project leaders with the Joint Program Office-Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) demonstrated the operational benefits of the center’s Tactical Vehicle Electrification Kit (TVEK) integrated on a JLTV. The anti-idle … [Read more...]
Securing a Place In History
In honor of Women’s History Month, all the female Marines and Sailors who make up 3d Sustainment Group (Experimental) gathered to take a group photo at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 16, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for … [Read more...]
‘Spears Ready’ Soldiers Honor Tradition
MARCH 30, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Lance G. Curtis, commanding general, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, hosted a tactical dining-in here, Mar. 26, 2022. “Spears Ready” Soldiers donned their Improved Outer Tactical Vests—minus the ballistic plates—and their Advanced Combat Helmets to enjoy a formal program in honor of their military heritage. “Tonight, have fun, but … [Read more...]