August 3, 2015, CHANTILLY, VA -- The Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight conducted its first flight August 1962 and on August 1, 2015 the Sea Knight made its final flight to the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in Chantilly, Virginia. The ceremony was conducted by Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, 4th … [Read more...]
NATO, Operation Atlantic Resolve: The Art of Assurance and Deterrence
ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia (Aug. 3, 2015) -- For many Soldiers, the Europe-wide Operation Atlantic Resolve, or OAR, may appear to be merely a composition of combined training and exercises held between the U.S. and NATO allies. However, Soldiers from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization participate in these combined training and exercises, honing their multinational … [Read more...]
Improved Multiple Launch Rocket System tested at White Sands Missile Range
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (August 3, 2015) -- Over 100 artillery rockets were launched June 16 at White Sands Missile Range, or WSMR, to test an improved version of the M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System, or MLRS. The test, conducted at WSMR's G-16 impact area, saw an M270A1 MLRS vehicle equipped with a new armored cab, fire 138 rockets to ensure the improvements … [Read more...]
Illinois Program Gives Civilians a Taste of Life in a Soldier’s Boots
July 31, 2015, MARSEILLES, Ill. - Members of Illinois Joining Forces and Illinois communities got a taste of life in uniform July 17, when they participated in “Military Immersion” training at Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles, Illinois. The participants stayed overnight at MTC and experienced military life, interacted with service members and learned about … [Read more...]
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Performs Public Health Review
July 31, 2015, GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (NNS) -- Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) is working with Navy public health and environmental experts to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of cancer among personnel assigned to the Department of Defense Office of Military Commissions site at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay. In response to a notification on July 14, … [Read more...]