DECEMBER 15, 2016, FORT CARSON, Colorado - Military operational testers recently conducted the first operational test of the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) system in 20 years. JTAGS is an early warning system that communicates with the Air Force's Space Based Infrared System, which counters enemy tactical missiles targeted at U.S. forces or U.S. coalition partners. … [Read more...]
Landing Support Platoon Refines External Lift Capabilities
DECEMBER 14, 2016, CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan - Marines with Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted annual helicopter support team and external load lift training Dec. 5-8, 2016, working with pilots from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced). Landing Support Platoon’s combined training with VMM-262 … [Read more...]
HRC Expands Assignment Tool for Active Duty, Enlisted Soldiers
DECEMBER 14, 2016, FORT KNOX, Kentucky - Army Human Resources Command has further expanded an online tool that enables active duty, enlisted Soldiers to designate assignment location and assignment preferences. The Assignment Satisfaction Key, or ASK, program was initially fielded to fill vacant positions in deploying units, but a redesign has transformed it into a career … [Read more...]
Fire and Brimstone: Advanced Welding School
DECEMBER 14, 2016, ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) - Face shield on! Gloves on! All tools on deck! Now it's time to make a spark! Two Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), lived that life during the rigorous, 14-week, Advanced Welding School, which boasts a 60 percent failure rate. However, that challenge inspired Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Wheat … [Read more...]
Government Trade-Ins Help Corps Modernize Gear for Fleet
DECEMBER 14, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia - Marine Corps Systems Command’s Combat Support Systems is exploring ways to get Marines the equipment they need faster and at no additional cost. The command implemented the Equipment Exchange Initiative in 2014. Promoted by the General Services Administration and Defense Logistics Agency, federal agencies are … [Read more...]