APRIL 9, 2025 - Innovation isn’t always pretty. Sometimes, it’s downright grimy—but worth its weight in gold. At the 911th Airlift Wing, a collaboration with Boeing has resulted in a groundbreaking, low-cost solution for replacing a non-critical part in the C-17 Globemaster III. The part in question? A drip pan for the aircraft's lavatory. Though it may not seem glamorous, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2025
Frankenjet is Now Fully Operational
APRIL 9, 2025 - Two F-35s now make up one fully operational F-35, thanks to the hard work of this group. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has been at the forefront of providing nations all over the world with a fighter platform that is highly capable in a multitude of operational settings. With more than 1,150 aircraft delivered across the globe and one million flight … [Read more...]
NATO Needs to Increase Defense Spending
APRIL 9, 2025 - To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defense requirements, said Katherine Thompson, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed … [Read more...]
Navy Invites Former Sailors to Apply for Reentry
APRIL 9, 2025 - The United States Navy is inviting former Sailors who voluntarily left the service or allowed their service to lapse, rather than comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the opportunity to apply for reinstatement, in accordance with Executive Order 14184, “Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.” Under … [Read more...]
Saluting Military Kids
APRIL 9, 2025 - Military children from across the installation wore purple for Purple Up! Day, April 9, 2025, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Members of the community gathered outside Ramstein Elementary School to high-five students as they arrived, showing their support and appreciation for the strength and resilience of military-connected youth. Month of the Military … [Read more...]