MARCH 10, 2022 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Poland's willingness to continue to look for ways to assist Ukraine, but he stressed that the U.S. does not support the transfer of additional fighter aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force at this time, said a Defense Department official. Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby spoke at a press conference … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Hundreds of V Corps Soldiers Depart for Germany
MARCH 10, 2022 — Roughly half of the U.S. Army’s V Corps Soldiers rose several hours before the sun March 7 to load duffel bags, ruck sacks and gear in preparation for a deployment to Europe. While a rotation of forward deployed Soldiers is already in Poznan, Poland, the Fort Knox contingent, departing under the direction of the V Corps deputy commanding general - support, … [Read more...]
Exchange’s ‘BE FIT Live’ Workouts Pump Up the Military
MARCH 9, 2022 – The military community can put in work each week with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fitness experts during “BE FIT Live” workouts on Facebook. Exchange BE FIT ambassador Roy Montez and Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Sonja Berry host the live workouts, typically airing Mondays at 11 a.m. Central, on the Exchange’s Facebook page. The sessions … [Read more...]
Reservists Lend Hands to Navy’s Remotely Controlled Test Ship
MARCH 9, 2022 - Reservists with the U.S. Navy’s Surge Maintenance (SurgeMain) program are providing time, effort and additional skills to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division’s (NSWC PHD) Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) to help her crew prepare for an upcoming in-service inspection (INSURV) later this year. The SurgeMain program has supported the Navy’s four … [Read more...]
DOD Wants to Shepherd Small Business Innovators
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) demonstrates it's braking capability in the driver's mobility course in the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, April 22, 2021. A team of instructors with Oshkosh Defense trained Soldiers on the capabilities and operation of JLTVs to enhance their capability and prepare the force for the next generation of military vehicle. (U.S. Army … [Read more...]