There are about 1,500 female combat prototype uniforms that were created and are currently in their third month of testing. One hundred and fifty female Soldiers received two sets of the Women's Army Combat Uniform at the 203rd Brigade Support Battalion's headquarters on Kelley Hill The Soldiers will wear the uniform then give their feedback to Soldier Clothing and … [Read more...]
Army Airborne ISR Platform Slated for Early 2013 Arrival
August 1, 2011 By U.S. Army WASHINGTON -- Army acquisition officials say they expect the service's newest airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance asset to be available to the force within 18 months. "What we're hoping is to be able to have the first platform deployed as a Christmas present in the 2012, early 2013 time-frame," said Lt. Col. Dean Hoffman, product … [Read more...]
Agreement on the Bipartisan Debt and Budget Discipline Plan
The debt deal announced today is a victory for bipartisan compromise, for the economy and for the American people. The agreement: Removes the cloud of uncertainty over our economy at this critical time, by ensuring that no one will be able to use the threat of the nation's first default now, or in only a few months, for political gain; Locks in a down payment on significant … [Read more...]
Statement by President Obama on Agreement by Congress on National Debt Strategy
August 1, 2011 Office of the Press Secretary James S. Brady Press Briefing Room THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but I want to announce that the leaders of both parties, in both chambers, have reached an agreement that will reduce the deficit and avoid default -- a default that would have had a … [Read more...]
Navy Seeking Applicants for LDO/CWO Programs
July 28, 2011 By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW) Maria Yager, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy announced July 27 it is seeking applications from highly qualified Sailors in pay grades E-6 through E-9 for the Fiscal Year 2013 Active Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) programs. "Limited duty officers and … [Read more...]