APRIL 18, 2022 – In order to deter further Russian aggression in Europe and to support its NATO Allies and partners, it’s no secret the U.S. has deployed thousands of Soldiers to Europe and repositioned many more across the continent. Providing precision-grade munitions to outfit these Soldiers is a critical component to current operations in Europe – one that the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
Air Force Fields New Rifle to Airmen
APRIL 16, 2022 - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Small Arms Program Office is in the final phase of delivering the Squad Designated Marksmanship Rifle, or SDMR, to units across the Air Force. The Air Force purchased approximately 1,464 SDMRs that will be distributed across the service based on approved allowances. The SDMR is a semi-automatic, 7.62x51mm … [Read more...]
A Dog Faced Hero – Dogs for Defense Program
APRIL 15, 2022 - The ground shook beneath my paws and my ears ached as everyone dove into the ground. The air around me cracked again and again as the Soldiers fired their weapons back at the mystery enemy ahead. White smoke clung to a small structure ahead, I realized that is where I needed to be. I took off as fast as possible. I could hear Rowell screaming my name behind me, … [Read more...]
Army Guard Soldiers Compete to Be Best Warrior
Fifteen Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers compete in the weapons zero and qualification portion of the 2022 state Best Warrior Competition April 11, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The Soldiers competed in nine events designed to test their physical and mental endurance: night land navigation, a medical event, Army Combat Fitness Test, a written exam, a mystery event, … [Read more...]
New Charging Station Installed at NEX Lemoore
APRIL 15, 2022 - NEX Lemoore, Calif., recently opened a new electric vehicle charging station for personal vehicles. Located in the NEX parking lot, the new ChargePoint Level II EV charging station can recharge two cars simultaneously. Drivers will pay just 26 cents per kwh to charge a vehicle, an average of 15% lower than other EV charging stations. “Our new charging … [Read more...]