AUGUST 21, 2023 - On a rainy Monday morning, 57 U.S. Army Soldiers started a weeklong journey in pursuit of a special honor. For only the second time, the Army Reserve hosted an event for candidates of the Expert Soldier Badge, held Aug. 14-18, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Members of all three Army components (active duty, Army Reserve and National Guard) were invited to … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Navy Using Wind Tunnels to Measure Sound
AUGUST 21, 2023 - The Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored a project at Virginia Tech University nearly 20 years ago that is now growing in influence across the world for measuring aerospace and aeronautical acoustics. Since noise reverberates against solid surfaces, such as the walls of a wind tunnel where acoustical testing takes place, collecting accurate sound data had … [Read more...]
Aircrew Leverages New Technology to Maintain B-1Bs
AUGUST 21, 2023 - The 7th Maintenance Group recently fielded its first-ever wireless communication system during a B-1B Lancer launch, becoming the first B-1B unit to receive and utilize such headsets. Prior to the introduction of the wireless headsets, B-1B aircrew pre-flight communication required one Airman to remain tethered to the communication port within the aircraft … [Read more...]
Big Changes Coming to Improve PCS Process
AUGUST 21, 2023 – This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Additionally, other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families. One is a revision that gives more money to reimburse pet owners regarding incurred expenses. Another is the Defense … [Read more...]
Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Cooperation
AUGUST 21, 2023 - The trilateral ties among Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Maryland last week. The United States has decades of solid relations with both South Korea and Japan bilaterally – both nations are treaty allies of the … [Read more...]