JUNE 17, 2022 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III joined 29 other NATO defense ministers in Brussels to set the stage for the alliance's Madrid Summit that will start June 29. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the Madrid Summit of NATO heads of state and government will be a transformative event "at a pivotal time for our security." The Russian invasion … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Marines Use New Helicopter Blade Balancing System
JUNE 17, 2022 – Rotor blades for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter that arrive for rework at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) will be balanced on a new system that will save about $18 million by eliminating the need for building a new testing facility. Helicopter rotor blades must be balanced to reduce vibration that can place stress on the helicopter’s airframe. At … [Read more...]
Backbone Of The Army
JUNE 17, 2022 – The 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division completed Defender 22, an annual exercise that involves NATO allies and partner nations here, May 27, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe … [Read more...]
JTR Update Provides Relief to Dorm Airmen
JUNE 17, 2022 - A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840. A PDLA is a one-time, flat-rate payment to help reimburse a service member for expenses incurred while moving out of an unaccompanied household. "Our Airmen in unaccompanied housing are … [Read more...]
Logistics Agreement Will Aid in Western Hemisphere
JUNE 17, 2022 - U.S. Transportation Command commander Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost and U.S. Southern Command commander Army Gen. Laura Richardson yesterday signed a charter for a regional "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Logistics Handbook for the Western Hemisphere." Both commanders said the handbook will help multinational responders improve readiness in … [Read more...]