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...]

JANUARY 22, 2021 - A device patented by researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, or DEVCOM CBC, is being commercialized as a tool in the study of COVID-19. The micro-atomizer, U.S. Patent 8,882,085, is a device that produces an aerosol spray on a very small scale for studying aerosolized particles inhaled by humans. The … [Read more...]

JANUARY 21, 2021 - The Army recently completed a new Arctic strategy that aims to protect assets in the region as it continues to recalibrate its forces around the world to deter near-peer adversaries. Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville said Tuesday the strategy mainly focuses on Alaska and could upgrade its two-star headquarters into an operational headquarters. Other … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2021 - With the National Guard taking an increased role in security at the nation’s capital and near government buildings throughout the U.S. this week, the Army’s top enlisted leader lauded the efforts of Guard members during the U.S. Capitol protest earlier this month. Guardsmen backed federal and Washington, D.C., police officers as they attempted to quell the … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2021 - Soldiers living in barracks and other non-privatized Army housing are now able to file and track maintenance orders from the convenience of their smartphones using one uniform system. The Army Maintenance Application, or ArMA, allows Soldiers and their families to instantly interact with public works clerks instead of making walk-in appointments or phone … [Read more...]