AUGUST 24, 2020 - The Army recently published the latest version of its Army Command Policy since 2014, which now includes updates to corrective training, sexual harassment reporting and extremist activity on social media. The 200-plus page policy, also known as Army Regulation 600-20, is the official guidance for commanders across the Army, and is typically revised every … [Read more...]
Army Offers Women Equality in Career Opportunities
AUGUST 22, 2020 - For women with the disposition and work ethic, the Army provides equal opportunity for success in every rank, from enlisted to officer. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brandy Galloway, geospatial intelligence analyst, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, enlisted into the Army Reserves 27 years ago to pay for college. “I was … [Read more...]
Army Tests Versatile Unmanned Aircraft at Yuma Proving Ground
AUGUST 20, 2020 - The United States military has used unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for decades, and increasingly counts on them to perform dangerous missions that save Soldiers’ lives. Among these flying wonders is the Aerosonde, a catapult-launched and net recovered aircraft used primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance. Capable of 15 hours of flight time, the … [Read more...]
Army Guard Aviators Modernize with Newest High-Tech Aircraft
AUGUST 19, 2020 - New York Army National Guard helicopter pilots, crews and Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment based in Ronkonkoma, N.Y. welcomed the arrival of the first of 20 new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters at their flight facilities at Islip MacArthur and Albany International Airports Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The two new aircraft, each … [Read more...]
New Army Aviators to Incur 10-year Service Obligation
AUGUST 19, 2020 - Starting in October, commissioned and warrant officers selected for initial entry flight training will be required to serve at least a decade once they become an Army aviator, according to an all Army activity message published Aug. 12. The new policy doesn’t include Soldiers currently in training, said Chief Warrant Officer 5 William S. Kearns, aviation … [Read more...]