MAY 4, 2023 — The call goes out, “hook up!” The airborne students all repeat in unison, “hook up!” as they attach the static line to the anchor line cable in the C-130 aircraft. They check the line and then their equipment before shuffling to the door and waiting for the light to turn green. “There is something [scary] about seeing that door open, going about 130 knots, and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
DOD Announces Another Assistance Package for Ukraine
MAY 4, 2023 - The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine today containing more ammunition for U.S.-provided High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems among other weapons to arm Ukrainian forces against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression. The latest package, valued at up to $300 million, marks the 37th drawdown of DOD equipment for … [Read more...]
Nigerian Air Force Receives New Facilities for A-29
MAY 3, 2023 - Less than two years after 12 A-29 Super Tucanos were inducted into the Nigerian Air Force, a $38-million project to construct new facilities for the aircraft was successfully completed at Kainji Air Base. To celebrate the occasion, the Nigerian Ministry of Defence hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 27, attended by senior members of the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
Army PaYS Program Now Available to All Soldiers
MAY 3, 2023 – The U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program is now available to all Soldiers. As of April 2023, every recruit is automatically assigned a PaYS code upon enlistment and are encouraged to register prior to their ship date. This process will also be retroactive so that all Soldiers currently serving are eligible for PaYS, regardless of whether they received … [Read more...]
Joint Maritime and Air Operations in Arabian Gulf
MAY 3, 2023 - Late last week Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Bridge Joint Terminal Attack Controllers embarked on Bahrain-based U.S. Coast Guard fast-response cutters to conduct joint training with both U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force aircraft in the Northern Arabian Gulf. The training involved five U.S. Coast Guard vessels and a group of Marine JTACs … [Read more...]