JANUARY 30, 2024 - The BETA Technologies ALIA team waited and watched as an HH-60W Jolly Green II dropped in fast to the clearing beside them deep within the Eglin range Jan. 11, 2023. As soon as it touched down, Air Force special mission aviators were out the helicopter’s side door carrying a casualty on a stretcher. The BETA team and the SMEs met in the middle of an … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2024
Army Reserve Commanding General Shares Condolences
JANUARY 30, 2024 - The Department of Defense announced the death of three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The soldiers died Jan. 28, 2024, in Jordan, when a one-way, unmanned aerial system impacted their container housing units. The incident is under investigation. “The loss of Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, … [Read more...]
Keeping Your VA Benefits Safe From Identity Theft
JANUARY 30, 2024 - In observance of Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2024, VA provides you and your loved ones information on how to safeguard your identity, keeping your VA benefits safe. In the contemporary digital era, identity theft is a more likely occurrence than home burglary or car theft. As a Veteran, you hold more sensitive information than an … [Read more...]
Installation Resiliency Is High Priority
JANUARY 30, 2024 - Infrastructure on many installations has climate, energy and resiliency issues that could impact the continuity of operations and quality of life for service members and their families if not addressed, said Rachel P. Ross, deputy chief sustainability officer and acting principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and … [Read more...]
The 8 Principles of Sustainment
JANUARY 30, 2024 – The Army's eight principles of sustainment are fundamental guidelines that serve as the foundation for maintaining and supporting military operations. These principles are crucial for ensuring that the Army remains agile, adaptable, and capable of sustaining its forces in diverse and challenging environments. The eight principles of sustainment: … [Read more...]