MARCH 28, 2023 — In a historic first for Ladd Army Airfield, in the early hours of March 26, approximately 400 paratroopers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, and several allied nations parachuted onto Fort Wainwright. The purpose of the airborne operation was to seize objectives on the post and the Combined Arms Combat Training … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Soldiers Receive NATO Medal
MARCH 28, 2023 – Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, supporting the 4th Infantry Division in Europe, were presented NATO medals from the Estonian military and civilian leadership during a ceremony, March 22, at Tapa Army Base, Estonia. The medals were presented to recognize the Soldiers' hard work … [Read more...]
One-Stop Website for Enlisted Promotion Study Materials
MARCH 28, 2023 - For many years, Airmen have had to search multiple websites and resources to find the necessary material for their enlisted promotion studies. This could be anything from learning what they need to study or finding audio files to help them prepare for the tests. However, all of this is now a thing of the past thanks to the Studies and Analysis Squadron at … [Read more...]
Vietnam War Veterans Day: A Day to Pay Tribute
MARCH 28, 2023 – March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day meant to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were prisoners of war or who were listed as missing in action. Established as an observance in 2017 after the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump, the day is also an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Defense Production Act Used to Produce Printed Circuit Boards
MARCH 28, 2023 - President Joe Biden signed a presidential determination (PD) authorizing the use of Defense Production Act to support the nation’s domestic Printed Circuit Boards (PrCB) and Advanced Packaging industrial base. The PD allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to utilize its Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities to invest in advanced microelectronics … [Read more...]