JANUARY 27, 2021 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's position at the forefront of Army modernization has garnered immense acclaim in recent years, but its importance to developmental testing dates back decades. One system that cut its teeth at YPG from its earliest days is the TigerShark, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) that has flown thousands of hours in combat … [Read more...]
Revised Army Regulation and Grooming Standards Support People First
JANUARY 27, 2021 - The U.S. Army has announced major revisions to Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, which will include guidance on wearing the new Army Green Service Uniform and several other key changes. In addition, the Army is also revising its grooming standards to support its People First priority and diversity and inclusion … [Read more...]
Tobyhanna Takes on Navy Missile Defense System Workload
JANUARY 26, 2021 - Tobyhanna Army Depot’s newest mission is expanding its support to the U.S. Navy. The depot has fully onboarded its newest workload, the Sea Sparrow, a ship-borne anti-missile weapon system. Sea Sparrow is a critical component of naval defense systems and can be found on U.S. Navy ships as well as those belonging to allies through the North Atlantic Treaty … [Read more...]
Army Leaders Provide Update of Guard Activities in Washington
JANUARY 26, 2021 - The National Guard will be a force of last resort. Law enforcement will take the lead and be the force of choice should it be necessary, Acting Army Secretary John E. Whitley, said referring to keeping the peace and allowing for peaceful protests in Washington, D.C. Whitley; Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau; and Army … [Read more...]
Next Generation Night Vision Tested Before Equipping Warfighters
JANUARY 26, 2021 - Operational Airborne Soldiers here wrapped up testing new night vision goggles and a laser range finder. To determine the operational effectiveness and suitability of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) — the Army’s next generation of night vision system — and the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted Micro-Laser Range Finder (STORM II), … [Read more...]