SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 - Follow five U.S. Air Force trainees on their eight-week journey of becoming Airmen while they deal with the challenges of navigating through basic military training. "Basic," an eight-part, re-released docuseries shot in high-definition 4K resolution, presents the trainees' perspective as they recount their experiences about why each of them left home to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
Navy Completes Target Intercept during Missile Launch
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 – The U.S. Navy’s next-generation subsonic aerial target (SSAT), the BQM-177A, reached full operational capability during a successful standard missile launch and intercept while participating in Pacific Vanguard 2022 (PV 22) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 28. The target drones were launched from the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Alan Shepard … [Read more...]
Operation Mountain Awareness Recruits Northeast Talent
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 — Every “Climb to Glory” starts with a first step. For dozens of new Army recruits and prospects from all over New York, Pennsylvania and New England, the ascent started Aug. 31 on Fort Drum. “Do you guys know our motto? Climb to Glory! You all are starting your climb, and I appreciate each and every one of you being here,” Maj. Gen. (P) Milford H. Beagle … [Read more...]
DOD Focused on Mitigating Harm to Civilians
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 - Defense leaders have noted that the mitigation of civilian harm during armed conflict is a strategic and moral imperative. The Defense Department is putting that idea into action with the publication of Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan, or CHMR-AP. The plan details an array of efforts the department will employ to reduce harm to civilians … [Read more...]
9 Cool Military Guns, Tanks, and Planes
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 - Military equipment is always advancing, and it's fun to see what new products our military has in store. This list will give you an idea of some of the cool weapons that are being used right now. The M110A1 The M110A1 is a lightweight, semi-automatic sniper rifle. It has been used by the US Army and Marine Corps since 2013. It's a modified version of … [Read more...]