APRIL 21, 2023 - The Department of Defense is one of the largest owners and managers of land in the United States. And that land is likely to be affected by changes in the climate — including the effects of flooding, extreme temperatures and drought. To prepare for those possibilities and to build resilience, the department has developed the DOD Climate Assessment Tool. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
Life as a U.S. Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
APRIL 21, 2023 – U.S. Army Soldier Spc. Patrick Reibold, a wheeled vehicle mechanic from Warren, Ohio, joined the Army in 2020, and since then, obtained a large amount of knowledge allowing him to grow as an individual, and a Soldier. “I knew nothing about it, and I wanted to learn more about being a mechanic and fixing vehicles,” said Reibold. After completing his military … [Read more...]
Cyber Direct Commissioning Program Finds Future Cyber Officers
APRIL 21, 2023 - The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce. Leveraging this authority allows the Air Force to fulfill critical technical skills desired by various missions … [Read more...]
Marines Announce ACV Transition Training Unit
APRIL 21, 2023 - A Marine Corps-established Transition Training Unit at the Assault Amphibian School is developing a rigorous and standardized program to ensure that Amphibious Combat Vehicle Marines possess the technical knowledge, skills, and proficiency required to safely operate, maintain, supervise, and employ the ACV. The decision to stand up the TTU came after the … [Read more...]
High Risk, High Reward
APRIL 21, 2023 – The people of Kosovo have been working for over 20 years to continue removing unexploded ordnance from conflicts that occurred in the region. The torch has now been passed to the 720th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company during Kosovo Force Regional Command-East’s 31st rotation. “Normally whenever we get one of the 9-lines they’re coming from local … [Read more...]