SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 – Joint Task Force Alaska members have removed more than 125,000 pounds of debris and logged more than 2,000 work hours across 16 communities flooded by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok along the Western Alaska coast. The task force was activated following a Sept. 17 disaster declaration. It includes 164 service members from the Alaska National Guard, the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
Littoral Combat Ship Training Facility Atlantic Established
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 - Marking a significant milestone event for the waterfront community, the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility (LTF) Atlantic (LANT) was established during an official ceremony onboard Naval Station Mayport, Sept. 23. The LTF, formerly managed and operated by Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Detachment Southeast, became a separate … [Read more...]
Marine Corps University Launches Resident Wargaming Cloud
Keil Gentry, Vice President for Business Affairs, left, Rebecca Johnson, provost, Marine Corps University, middle left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, MCU President, middle, Tim Barrick, Director, Wargaming, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, middle right, and Luis Velazquez, Chief Technology Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, participate in the … [Read more...]
Air Force Demonstrates Enhanced Air, Missile Defense System
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 - In the world of air and missile defense, the further away a possible threat can be accurately detected and rapidly identified, the more time decision makers will have to respond. With that in mind, Air Forces Northern teamed up with the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command from Anderson, South Carolina, and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities … [Read more...]
History of Snipers in the U.S. Army
OCTOBER 3, 2022 - Everyone knows what is a sniper, but not everyone has information about the history of this specialty. To fill this information gap, it is necessary to get acquainted with each stage of the formation of the profession, from ancient times to our days. This will help to learn more about the art of sniping and outstanding personalities who influenced world … [Read more...]