MARCH 9, 2022 — Army Field Support Battalion-Charleston successfully executed the download of the Army Preposition Stock 3, vessel for the first time in the Indo-Pacific Theater. APS-3, also known as APS Afloat, enables rapid power projection, enhances logistical support globally and sustains Soldiers as resources are shifted throughout the operational theater. “APS-3 is … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Marines Complete Jungle Warfare Training
MARCH 9, 2022 - 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marines and Sailors successfully completed a rigorous Jungle Warfare Training event at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, March 2-4. 3rd MEB Marines and Sailors, as well as reinforcements from the III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and 7th Communications Battalion, enhanced unit and individual readiness through conducting a … [Read more...]
DOD in Search of Disruptive Technologies
MARCH 9, 2022 - Peer adversaries Russia and China have been investing heavily on developing capabilities in hypersonics, space, nuclear, cyber and autonomy, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering said. Heidi Shyu spoke virtually today at a McAleese defense conference. "[This] has amplified the criticality of strengthening our technological superiority … [Read more...]
Florida National Guard Helicopters Attack Wildfires
MARCH 9, 2022 – When aircrews from Cecil Field reported to drill on Saturday, March 5, their plan was to conduct training on their Chinook helicopters and get some training hours in the air. Their weekend plans changed quickly when requests for helicopter assistance came from the state’s Department of Emergency Management to help fight wildfires. “We have the capability to … [Read more...]
Climate Change a Critical Challenge for DOD
MARCH 9, 2022 - Virtually every person and organization across the globe is impacted by climate change, including the Defense Department, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks said. But, climate change is nothing new to the DOD. They've been fighting it for 100s of years. The deputy secretary made her remarks virtually before the Worldwide Logistics Symposium 2022, … [Read more...]