Marine peers through a prototype version of the Next-Generation Handheld Targeting System, March 2021 at U.S. Army Garrison Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The Next-Generation Handheld Targeting System, or NGHTS, is an innovative, man-portable targeting system allowing Marines to rapidly and accurately conduct target location and laser guidance during combat operations. AUGUST 18, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2022
Deputy Secretary Hicks Visits Air Force Research Laboratory
AUGUST 18, 2022 - Deputy Secretary Hicks visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio to gain insight into Counter-Directed Energy Weapons (CDEW) development, opportunities, and challenges at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Left unchecked, laser threats and high power electro-magnetic (HPEM) emitters can permanently blind U.S. personnel and damage sensitive … [Read more...]
‘Wolf 46’ Returns to Visit the Pack
Col. Henry “Wolf” Jeffress, 8th Fighter Wing commander, escorts Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., after his arrival at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 12, 2022. Brown’s visit to Kunsan and other air bases in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility enabled him to recognize the contributions of Airmen serving in the region and reinforce U.S. commitment to … [Read more...]
Army Welcomes Ideas to Improve Quality of Life
AUGUST 17, 2022 – The Army Family Action Plan has evolved with the rest of the Army into the digital age, and it’s never been easier for people to voice their ideas on improving the quality of life of Soldiers, family members and the post community as a whole. “AFAP is a process where people in the Army or associated with the Army – it could be family members or retirees – … [Read more...]
Robot Dog Prepares Medics
AUGUST 17, 2022 – “Diesel,” an animatronic dog used to simulate realistic care for military working dogs, assisted medical personnel within the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy during a training exercise here August 13. Capt. Gabrielle Schrader and her team with the 422nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services) train joint branch medical personnel how to care for military working … [Read more...]