JUNE 6, 2022 - The Army recently conducted a pilot to evaluate new and emerging commercial network on-the-move, technologies integrated onto available surrogate armored vehicle platforms, as well as expeditionary at-the-quick-halt satellite communications. The pilot effort was conducted to inform the Army’s Capability Set 25 network design, the concept of operations for … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Keel Laying Ceremony Held for USS District of Columbia
JUNE 6, 2022 – General Dynamics Electric Boat conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, June 4. Keel laying is an event in which the initials of the boat’s sponsor are welded onto a plate attached to the submarine, signifying a major milestone in the … [Read more...]
Battle of Midway’s 80th Anniversary
JUNE 6, 2022 – Aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the Battle of Midway carries special meaning for the 353 “Quiet Warriors” who are forward-deployed with, and sail alongside, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. The ship’s namesake, Adm. Raymond A. Spruance, is regarded as the modest victor at Midway, and received the title … [Read more...]
Nations Undergo Rigorous Process to Join NATO
JUNE 6, 2022 - Finland and Sweden filed letters of application to officially join The North Atlantic Treaty Organization on May 18, but joining NATO is not an overnight process. State Department officials have said nations that want to enter NATO must meet five requirements: New members must uphold democracy, which includes tolerating diversity.New members must be in the … [Read more...]
Servicing Support Assigned to Space Force Fully Operational
JUNE 3, 2022 - The Air Force Materiel Command reached Full Operational Capability for its Servicing Major Command support to Space Force-assigned Airmen, June 1, 2022. As the Servicing MAJCOM, AFMC is accomplishing the roles and responsibilities traditionally performed by a major command for the Airmen supporting the Space Force. These major command functions include, but … [Read more...]