JULY 12, 2022 — In many ways, the military is a lot like a jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces must be present and fit together correctly to form the full picture of America’s profession of arms. To assist in retaining the right talent in the right place at the right time, the Army relies on a group of NCOs called career counselors. “Deciding whether or not to stay in the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
Air Force Set to Begin Red Hawk Beddown
JULY 12, 2022 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has the greenlight to move forward with major construction work to support the beddown of a new aircraft and training mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Air Force signed a record of decision (ROD) recently after completing an environmental impact statement for major construction work to … [Read more...]
Progress Made On Salvaged F-35s
JULY 11, 2022 – Airmen here are currently involved in transforming a salvaged F-35A fuselage and F-35B cockpit into sectional training aids. Significant progress is being made on the two condemned aircraft, which were both involved in mishaps during the last several years, then scrapped after being considered unrepairable. This innovative idea originated with Airmen in the … [Read more...]
The Importance of the Warrant Officer
JULY 11, 2022 – U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Myers, pauses as he thinks about how to answer the question of “the importance of a warrant officer.” It is his last day with the 1-68AR in Poland before he heads home to prepare the paperwork to retire from the Army. Myers is an automotive maintenance warrant officer for 1st Battalion 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored … [Read more...]
Cyber Team Wins DOD Virtual Capture the Flag Competition
JULY 11, 2022 - On April 8, 2022, after four days and thirteen hours of putting their defensive cyber operations capabilities to the test, I Marine Expeditionary Force’s DCO-Internal Defensive Measures emerged victorious from the Deputy Commandant for Information, Marine Corps “Capture the Flag” Cyber Games 2022. This fourth iteration of the Marine Corps Cyber Games, hosted … [Read more...]