JULY 19, 2016, COLUMBIA, S.C. - Soldiers in basic combat training with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, South Carolina braved the stifling summer heat while working on the fundamentals of marksmanship at the zero range on Thursday, July 14. "Regardless of what a Soldier's military occupational specialty or branch is, when you get right down … [Read more...]
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Hosts “Real Talk-No Rank”
JULY 19, 2016, NORFOLK (NNS) - "Real Talk-No Rank" is an initiative geared toward empowering and increasing the strength among the ranks of women in the Navy, tailored without prejudice to rank and is open to both military and civilian personnel. "Most everyone has a story; some speak of success, some speak of tragedy, some speak of guilt," said Master Chief Hospital … [Read more...]
F-15’s New Advanced High-Speed Mission Computer Makes First Flight
JULY 19, 2016, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Boeing’s F-15's new high-speed mission computer recorded its first flight with the Advanced Display Core Processor II at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on July 8. The flight was recorded aboard an F-15E Strike Eagle and lasted two hours and 53 minutes. "ADCP II brings next generation high-speed computing to the … [Read more...]
US, Singapore Armed Forces Increase Complexity, Enhance Longstanding Partnership During CARAT
JULY 19, 2016, SINGAPORE (NNS) - The 22nd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Republic of Singapore Armed Forces held opening ceremonies at Changi Naval Base July 19. CARAT Singapore 2016 will consist of nearly two weeks of shore-based and at-sea training engagements in multiple warfare areas. The … [Read more...]
New York Chinooks Pick It Up at 5,000-Soldier Joint Readiness Training Center Exercise
JULY 19, 2016, FORT POLK, La. - Two-dozen New York Army National Guard aircrew and aviators from Rochester are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan early in 2017 while also participating in the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Teams Joint Readiness Training Center exercise at Fort Polk with 5,000 other Soldiers. The Joint Training Center allows Army units to conduct combat … [Read more...]