JANUARY 31, 2025 — A joint effort among the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, and the U.S. Air Force’s 621st Contingency Response Group, resulted in a successful heavy-lift operation at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22, 2025. The mission, which involved transporting Stryker vehicle hulls weighing up to 24,800 pounds, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
Commissary to Deploy Electronic Shelf Labels
JANUARY 31, 2025 – The Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Commissary is leading the way in modernizing patrons’ shopping experiences by being the first store in Europe to implement electronic shelf labels (ESLs). The usage of ESLs lines up with the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) fiscal year 2025-2029 strategic plan, “Accelerating Our Momentum into the Future.” “We’re excited … [Read more...]
Recovery Underway for Army Helicopter Crash
JANUARY 31, 2025 – “Our deepest condolences go out to all the families and friends impacted during this tragedy, and we will support them through this difficult time. Our top priority is to assist in the recovery efforts, while fully cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other investigative agencies to … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Dental Program Contract in March 2025
JANUARY 31, 2025 – A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1. "These changes reflect our commitment … [Read more...]
F-35s Get New Precision-Guided Bomb
JANUARY 31, 2025 - The United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35. The GBU-54 is a precision-guided bomb that uses laser energy to accurately strike static and moving surface targets, making it a valuable addition to the F-35’s air-to-surface munitions catalog. The integration and … [Read more...]