JUNE 23, 2022 — Summer is here and it’s a busy time for U.S. Army personnel and families as they move to their next assignment. Despite domestic improvements regarding COVID-19, the pandemic still proves problematic in other parts of the world and continues to affect the shipping industry. In response, the U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Army and the Army Sustainment … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
DOD Touts Sweden, Finland Joining NATO
JUNE 23, 2022 - A Department of Defense official strongly urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the request of Finland and Sweden to join NATO. "The Department of Defense assesses that Finland and Sweden are ready for NATO membership," Celeste A. Wallander, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, said at a Senate Foreign … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases $8 Million Towards Accelerating Change
JUNE 22, 2022 - The Air Force Materiel Command has released $8 million in support of multiple innovation initiatives across the enterprise. The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission. “All of the projects that were funded have a direct impact on our Airmen,” … [Read more...]
Army Collaborates to Meet Future Equipping Demands
JUNE 22, 2022 – Army leaders and senior experts met for a June 13-16 conference at Army Materiel Command headquarters to plan and coordinate the future of fielding the force with the latest equipment. Lt. Gen. Donnie Walker, Army Materiel Command deputy commanding general, provided opening remarks for the second iteration of the Army Modernization and Equipping Conference … [Read more...]
New Trailer Hauls in Capabilities for Marines
JUNE 22, 2022 – The Marine Corps’ latest Force Design 2030-driven change comes in the form of a trailer and brings to mind the wise words of World War II U.S. Army General Omar Bradley, “Amateurs talk strategy, professionals discuss logistics.” Marine Corps Systems Command will soon field the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle-Trailer in support of Force Design’s light fleet … [Read more...]