MAY 25, 2022 - It’s not every day that a unit gets invited to participate in an event that informs the President of the United States about interagency efforts to prepare for and respond to hurricanes. That day turned out to be May 18 for one 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J Super Hercules aircrew and 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members, assigned to the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
Navy Releases Climate Action 2030
MAY 25, 2022 — The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps announced the release of its climate strategy, Climate Action 2030, setting the Department of the Navy (DON) on a path to achieve the Nation’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while becoming a more capable, agile, and lethal fighting force. The strategy directs follow-on implementation efforts for U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
Live-Fire Exercise Between NATO Forces Enhances Readiness
MAY 25, 2022 — Service members from U.S. Forces in Europe and two other NATO countries conducted a multinational live-fire exercise May 17, near Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland. This exercise enhances interoperability among NATO allies and partners and increases readiness by integrating land and air components with defense capabilities. The exercise took place under the … [Read more...]
Best Squad/Drill Sergeant Competition Begins
MAY 24, 2022 – “It’s pretty much the definition of win-win,” observed Staff Sgt. Saul Armenta, a Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor and one of the 18 Soldiers now taking part in the Combined Arms Support Command Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition here this week. Armenta went on to say he is “humbled and grateful” for the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Defense Officials Examine Climate Change Effects
MAY 24, 2022 - The Defense Department is taking important steps to ensure climate change considerations are included in all strategic documents, such as the National Defense Strategy, a DOD official said. Gregory Pollock, DOD's principal director for Arctic and global resilience, and Joseph Bryan, senior advisor for climate and chief sustainability officer, appeared last … [Read more...]