FEBRUARY 13, 2023 – In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, many organizations strive to stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology and innovation. The Department of the Army is no exception, and its efforts to modernize and streamline its operations have recently taken a leap forward due to the agile software development processes of the Army Software Factory … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Coast Guard Breaks Ice to Resupply Station
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 — The cracking and breaking of ice on a metal hull can be heard from land as the heavy icebreaker U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) enters the harbor of McMurdo Station, Antarctica to move the ice pier out of the way for an incoming modular causeway system. Polar Star approached and guided the ice pier with cautious ease. “The biggest challenge … [Read more...]
Unified DoD Efforts Supporting Türkiye
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 - Marines and Sailors from Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), commanded by Brig. Gen. Andrew Priddy, operating under U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) and U.S. Sixth Fleet arrived at Incirlik Air Base in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, Feb. 9. The U.S. Department of Defense established a Command and Control Center, commanded by … [Read more...]
Space-A Service Returns to Sioux City, Iowa
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 - Space available air transportation is back up and running at the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa. Space-A is a program targeted towards active-duty members, guard, reserve, and military retirees for free travel. Space-A has been in effect since the 185th was converted in the early-2000s. Due to COVID-19 requirements … [Read more...]
Minuteman III Test Launch Demonstrates Readiness
A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, … [Read more...]