JULY 8, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Today the Air Force announced eight installations as candidate locations where it will potentially consolidate its Battlefield Airman training. The installations include: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; Hurlburt Field, Florida; Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Little Rock AFB, Arkansas; Patrick AFB, Florida; Shaw AFB, … [Read more...]
Airborne Division Sets Stage for Multinational Exercise
JULY 8, 2016, RHINE ORDNANCE BARRACKS, Germany - The planning and preparation for an multinational exercise, more than 500 paratroopers and an airborne operation into a foreign country began months in advance. The 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade provided much of the critical behind-the-scenes support, including transportation, parachute rigging, manifesting, life … [Read more...]
Self Defense Test Ship Completes Test Trials Using 100 Percent Alternative Fuel
JULY 8, 2016, PORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division's (NSWC PHD) Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS), ex-PAUL F. FOSTER went underway for final-phase testing of two alternative fuels, May 31. The SDTS traveled to San Diego, where it took on approximately 30,000 gallons of two types of alternative fuels. The ship then proceeded on a normal … [Read more...]
Next Generation Expeditionary C2 Debuts at RIMPAC
JULY 7, 2016, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - The Navy's Shore and Expeditionary Integration Program Office (PMW 790) recently achieved an important milestone for its latest Deployable Joint Command and Control (DJC2) system. The system was set up in Hawaii for use during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, which kicked off June 30. As part of continuous modernization efforts and in … [Read more...]
Maintenance Maintains Readiness
JULY 7, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, North Carolina - Maintenance is paramount to the mission,” said Capt. Eric Albright, the future operations officer and an AV-8B Harrier pilot with VMA-231. “There is no way we can execute our mission without the Marines in charge of maintenance doing their job. It is the center of gravity for any flying squadron.” The … [Read more...]