APRIL 18, 2025 - Useful for seizing isolated airfields deep behind enemy lines which can then be used to receive and deploy more troops and armaments, the tactic of mass parachute jumps has a long history with American forces. The T-11 personnel parachute offers jumpers a slow and stable descent, especially in high winds, and can support more weight than previous parachutes, … [Read more...]
Soldiers Experiment with Unmanned Surface Vessels
APRIL 17, 2025 – In recent years, Soldiers have increasingly turned to unmanned equipment as a vital component of their operations. The advantages of these systems have become more pronounced as technology continues to evolve. Unmanned vessels have been shown to help reduce risk to personnel, enhance operational efficiency, and improve mission capabilities. Project Convergence … [Read more...]
Protection Cell Secures Guantanamo Bay
APRIL 16, 2025 –– Protection isn’t just a task, it’s a mission within the mission. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) protection cell has stood as the shield of the operation, safeguarding personnel, facilities, and the mission itself. The protection cell is a dynamic blend of joint capabilities, with Soldiers, Marines, and Civilians working together to address … [Read more...]
Air Force, Army Shaping the Future Together
APRIL 16, 2025 - The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military modernization experiment held amidst the desolate California desert, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and other locations … [Read more...]
Understanding a Dog’s Super Sense of Smell
APRIL 16, 2025 — A dog’s sense of smell could be considered one of nature’s superpowers. This superpower, known to scientists as “canine olfaction,” has long been relied upon by the military and law enforcement for detection of hazardous materials, such as explosives and narcotics. However, canine olfaction is an under-explored area of research – one that scientists at the U.S. … [Read more...]