FEBRUARY 27, 2023 - One year ago, Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of its peaceful and democratic neighbor, Ukraine—a cruel war of choice that has killed thousands of innocent Ukrainians, forced millions more from their homes, left countless wounded or traumatized, and inflicted tragedy and terror on a sovereign U.N. member state, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
For New Engineers, DOD Has Many Opportunities
An F-16 Fighting Falcon engine runs at full afterburner at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2020. The flight completes operational testing, troubleshooting and the repairing of 160 engines across five fighter squadrons in three fighter wings (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock) FEBRUARY 27, 2023 - During this year's National Engineers Week … [Read more...]
Sunshade Renovations to Protect A-10s
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 – Members from the 23rd Maintenance Group and contractors tested the flightline sunshade cover renovation process at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 13-17, 2023. Current fabric canopy covers last approximately 10 years; however, the upgraded fabric is projected to extend the lifespan to twice as long. The three-month upgrade project will continue to … [Read more...]
Remembering Iwo Jima: 78 Years
The 27th Regiment, 2nd Battalion (USMC), lands on Iwo Jima. (Photo by Bob Campbell, National Archives Identifier 148727708) FEBRUARY 24, 2023 - Seventy-eight years ago, U.S. Marines hit the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima, beginning one of the most famous battles in the history of the Marine Corps. From Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, U.S. Marines from the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Releases Installations and Logistics 2030
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 - The Marine Corps released Installations and Logistics 2030 on February 23, 2023. Following Force Design, Talent Management, and Training and Education, Installations and Logistics is the fourth document released after the Commandant’s 2019 planning guidance, which set forth the strategic direction for the Marine Corps. “Any student of military history … [Read more...]