FEBRUARY 17, 2023 - Prepare to feel the roar in your chest that screams freedom as jets zip over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Keesler Air Force Base and the city of Biloxi are partnering to host the Thunder over the Sound 2023 Air and Space Show, April 29 - 30. Air shows provide an opportunity to showcase U.S. Air Force capabilities and allow civilians to meet the service … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Army Worksite Staging Bradleys Set to Support Ukraine
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 – The first shipment of M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles from the U.S. has arrived at the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite, and a team of experts headed by the 405th Army Field Support Brigade is there staging and preparing the Bradleys for onward movement. The more than 60 Bradleys – which left Charleston, South Carolina, about three … [Read more...]
Marines Evaluating Advance Reconnaissance Vehicle Prototypes
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 — The Marine Corps has started its evaluation of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes. The Government – through Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles – took delivery of the prototypes offered by General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems in December 2022. A third prototype, offered by BAE, is also undergoing evaluation to provide the … [Read more...]
Leaders Outline DOD Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 - The Defense Logistics Agency is working to develop common technology, standards and processes for additive manufacturing that will enable the military services to share data and increase readiness while saving money, an agency leader said during the 7th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, Florida, Feb. 1-2. "Our research and … [Read more...]
Secretary Stresses VA Support During Roundtable Discussion
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough held two roundtable discussions with Veterans Benefits Administration employees, veterans and active duty Soldiers here, Feb. 8. The discussions provided an opportunity for participants to speak candidly with McDonough on what was working for them, and where they could use help. The topics of discussion … [Read more...]