MAY 16, 2023 - The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks are sent to the front lines to arm Ukrainian forces against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression. Ukrainian crews are expected to arrive in Germany and begin … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
Students Gain Learning Connectivity Through Wi-Fi Project
MAY 15, 2023 - To advance learning opportunities for Airmen and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command officials have expanded a project installing commercial wireless internet across the command and into all training dormitories. The previous $6.3 million AETC Wide Area Knowledge Education Nexus, or AWAKEN, project provided Wi-Fi … [Read more...]
Special Ops Civilian Chief Speaks of Future of Community
MAY 15, 2023 - Special operations forces are carefully, but quickly, adjusting their mission sets to account for the world of strategic competition, said Christopher Maier, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low intensity conflict. Maier, who spoke yesterday at the Special Operations Forces Week Conference in Tampa, Florida, is responsible for … [Read more...]
Reserve Unit Supports the Active Component Globally
MAY 15, 2023 - This year, 14th Marine Regiment deployed small teams of Marines as a part of Force Artillery Headquarters detachment in support of multiple bilateral and joint training exercises. According to Maj. Kyle Lynch, a fire support coordinator with 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, FAHQ is unique to 14th Marines, requiring them to augment a Marine … [Read more...]
Fort Benning Renamed Fort Moore
MAY 15, 2023 - “We gather here today to pay tribute to two American heroes, Lt. Gen. Harold Moore and his wife, Julia Moore who were dedicated to each other, their children, and above all, Soldiers and their Families.” said Maj. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Moore commanding general. Buzzard made his remarks during a redesignation ceremony … [Read more...]