MAY 16, 2024 - In a combat theater, ground troops in the most isolated areas depend on airlifts for resupply. In the worst conditions, time can be a matter of life or death. U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is home to all manner of parachute testing, with spacious and instrumented ranges large enough to accommodate even the world’s largest cargo parachutes. YPG has … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Interagency Partners Designate 5 New Sentinel Landscapes
MAY 16, 2024 - The Defense Department is expanding its work with interagency partners to promote sustainable land-use practices at key sites near military installations with the designation of five new sentinel landscapes, the department announced today alongside interagency partners. The newly designated sites in New Mexico, Utah, Hawaii, Pennsylvania and California add to … [Read more...]
Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron Builds Readiness
MAY 16, 2024 - The 72nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron held a readiness exercise at Peterson Space Force Base, May 8. The exercise focused on practicing mission-essential tasks, training Guardians in a low-threat environment and validating unit readiness for deployments. “Our Guardians will be able to go through the entire deployment process, from … [Read more...]
Air Guard Transports Special Operations Forces
ARCTIC OCEAN - A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, part of the New York Air National Guard, flies over East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEALs), Norwegian Naval Special Operations Commandos and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) during an integration exercise designed to bolster skills in an Arctic environment March 9, … [Read more...]
European Military Leaders Gather to Strengthen Security
MAY 16, 2024 – Lithuanian Command Sergeant Major Darius Masiulis graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy 20 years ago. During his time there, he was classmates with former U.S. Sergeant Major of the Army, Daniel A. Dailey. Decades after graduation, Masiulis, the Lithuanian Land Forces' top senior enlisted soldier, met with over 40 NATO and European command … [Read more...]