JANUARY 3, 2023 - Tech. Sgt. Jake Harris grew up in a community just outside the gates of Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, where he was surrounded by patriotism. This sense of patriotism was fostered by many active-duty and retired military members who were his leaders, coaches, and role models through his participation in various organizations such as his church, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2023
Defenders Teaching Defenders
JANUARY 3, 2023 – Instructing students is a very different side to security forces. Instructors for the 435th Security Forces Squadron create an environment that makes learning and sharing knowledge accessible. The 435th SFS deals primarily with contingency response and deployment operations. “Learning the combat side of our career field is different,” said Staff Sgt … [Read more...]
YEAR IN REVIEW: Army Improves Quality of Care
JANUARY 3, 2023 — Soldiers, family members and civilians are the Army’s most valuable resource. This year, to meet the needs of an evolving Army, policies have been reexamined and programs changed to improve quality of life for the force. Army Competition AwardsAn important part of maintaining quality of life in the Army is fostering the esprit de corps within the service. … [Read more...]
Soldier of the Future Fielded by Rock Island
JANUARY 3, 2023 – What formerly belonged to the realm of science fiction has become reality for Soldiers, with advances enabling them to fight and win with next-generation technology. Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center will help distribute one of these advances to Soldiers across the force and in the field, a mixed-reality headset called the … [Read more...]
Navy Space Command Formally Established
JANUARY 2, 2023 - Effective Jan. 1, 2023, Commander, Navy Space Command (NAVSPACECOM), Fort Meade, Maryland is formally established. On April 26, 2019, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) directed the establishment of NAVSPACECOM to serve as the Navy’s component to US Space Command (USSPACECOM). A Subsequent CNO letter of March 6, 2022 conveyed intent to formally … [Read more...]