JULY 21, 2022 - On July 15, 2022, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), amended her original direction to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security by renaming and expanding the scope of the Airborne Object Identification and Management Group (AOIMSG) to the All-domain Anomaly … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
Army Reserve Soldiers Train with JLTV
JULY 21, 2022 – After two days spent learning about the ins, outs, ups, downs, and all arounds of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, 12 Soldiers from the 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion were able to start the engines and experience all the upgrades of the Army Reserve’s newest vehicle during training here July 20, 2022. “The technology on these compared to the standard Humvee … [Read more...]
Shaquille O’Neal to be Guest on Chief Chat
JULY 20, 2022 - NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal will be a guest on Chief Chat, a military-exclusive Facebook Live program hosted by the Exchange's senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby. The military-exclusive will look into Shaq’s NBA career, music and acting ventures, and entrepreneurial success, such as his partnership with The Alkaline Water Company, which … [Read more...]
MQ-9 Reaper Makes Its Debut at Sinking Exercise
JULY 21, 2022 – The first-ever use of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 sinking exercise (SINKEX), July 12. Participating in the SINKEX provided an opportunity for units from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S. to test weapons and systems in a simulated environment, working against opposing forces and … [Read more...]
Defense Leaders Meet to Bolster Ukraine Support
JULY 21, 2022 - Defense leaders from some 50 nations met today as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss the ongoing international support provided to Ukraine as it fights to maintain its sovereignty following an illegal invasion by Russia. "Russia's cruel and unprovoked invasion has spurred the international community into action," said Secretary of Defense … [Read more...]