MARCH 17, 2022 - From the battlefields of the American Revolutionary to now in our current conflicts all over the nation; women have been serving in the military in one form or another for more than 200 years. Two women from the U. S. Army Parachute Team reflect on their experiences and hopes for future women jumpers during this year’s Women’s History Month. The USAPT, … [Read more...]
Guam Deploys First THAAD Remote Launch Capability
MARCH 17, 2022 — In a first-ever operation, the air defenders of the E-3 Air Defense Battery used the newly developed Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, remote launch capability to expand their ability to defend the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Over four days, E Battery in cooperation with Joint Region Marianas, Pacific Air Forces, multiple Air … [Read more...]
Army Outlines Measures to Increase Inclusivity in Recruiting
MARCH 16, 2022 — While growing up in the south Houston suburb of League City, Texas, Staff Sgt. Rocky Spells attended a high school with few minorities. Raised by a single parent in a predominantly white community, Spells wanted to learn more about her African American ancestry. So, she enrolled in the historically Black Spelman College in downtown Atlanta, where she … [Read more...]
Army Begins Testing World’s Largest Heavy Vehicle Simulator
MARCH 14, 2022 – The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) completed assembly on the world’s largest heavy vehicle simulator (HVS), the “Titan,” at the end of January. The HVS is a critical research tool used to evaluate new materials, design methods and construction techniques that can help optimize new infrastructure facilities. “We are excited to … [Read more...]
ROTC Cadets Get Mentoring from Army’s Top Leaders
MARCH 14, 2022 — Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from various colleges and universities across South Carolina got an opportunity to get advice and mentorship on becoming stronger future leaders from some of the Army’s top senior leadership March 4, during the 2022 Leader Professional Development Symposium held at Fort Jackson. “Welcome to the gateway of the Army,” said … [Read more...]