MARCH 22, 2023 - The Hampton Roads Naval Museum will host a ceremony on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1300 as part of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The event will be held at the C-9 auditorium, located at 1731 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA 23511 and is open to members of the military and civilians with access to Naval Station Norfolk. The intent of this free ceremony … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Power Rocket Sleds Speed Into the Future
A hypersonic sled travels 6,400-feet per second on a monorail and is recovered as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery effort at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This test marked the fastest recovery of a monorail sled in over 30 years. (U.S. Air Force photos) MARCH 22, 2023 – Rocket sled testing is … [Read more...]
NATO Chief Takes Stock of Challenging Year
MARCH 22, 2023 - The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was pivotal during what was a tumultuous year in NATO history, but the countries of the alliance rose to the challenges of Russia's brutal aggression, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today, as he unveiled his annual report for 2022 during a news conference in Brussels. As the invasion enters its second … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Uniform Board Results
MARCH 22, 2023 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized changes are effective April 1. As separate services, … [Read more...]
Quantico’s Finest Tame the Flames
Mark Blake, Quantico Fire & Emergency Services, conducts controlled burns at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 9, 2023. According to the NREA, the purpose of the burns is to reduce fuel litter, minimize the potential of wildfires, and promote wildlife habitat. Fuel litter is dead and trodden woody debris that could be used as fuel for wildfires or other potential … [Read more...]