MAY 11, 2022 – The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing highlighted its ability to fly the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft into any airport, anywhere on Thursday, May 5 when an aircraft was landed at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York. Until last year, an MQ-9 required line of sight guidance from a ground control station to take off and land. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
DOD Personnel, Families Can Now Renew Passports Online
MAY 11, 2022 - Active-duty, reserve and retired service members; and Defense Department civilians, contractors and their families can now renew their U.S. passports online, according to the State Department. The online portal enables customers to renew their passports 24/7 without having to go to a post office to mail their application and supporting documents, an official … [Read more...]
Army Health Expert Shares Mental Health Resources
MAY 11, 2022 — May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and one Army health expert shared the many different ways Soldiers and their Families can find help when they need it. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports one in five adults have experienced a mental health issue. It also states suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United … [Read more...]
Top Intelligence Chiefs Testify on Global Threats
MAY 11, 2022 - Two top U.S. intelligence officials testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee today on global threats to the United States and its allies emanating from China, Russia and Iran as well as terrorist organizations. Army Lt. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Avril D. Haines, director of national intelligence, spoke … [Read more...]
How To Get Into Extreme Sports Without Getting Injured
MAY 13, 2022 - There is no doubt that extreme sports are thrilling and exciting. But for many people, the thought of participating in an extreme sport is also accompanied by fears of being injured. If you want to get into extreme sports but are worried about getting hurt, don’t worry – you can take steps to minimize your risk of injury. Here are six useful tips for doing just … [Read more...]