MAY 18, 2016, SOUDA BAY, Greece (NNS) - Maritime forces from Europe, North Africa, and the United States began the 10th iteration of the multinational maritime Exercise Phoenix Express, May 17. Phoenix Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase … [Read more...]
Flight Plan Outlines Next 20 Years for RPA
MAY 18, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force leaders outlined what the next 20 years will look like for remotely piloted aircraft in the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Plan published April 30. “The Small UAS Flight Plan outlines a vision and strategy for the continued development, operation and sustainment of SUAS over the next 20 years,” said Lt. Gen. Robert Otto, … [Read more...]
3/11 Tests Chrome-Plated Barrels
MAY 17, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, California - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment fired six Pilot Production M776 chrome-plated barrels for the 155mm M777A2 Light-weight Towed Howitzer in the Lead Mountain Training Area at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2016. ‘Thunder’ conducted the … [Read more...]
US Tanks and Bradleys Back in Poland for Atlantic Resolve Mission
MAY 17, 2016, DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland - Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment have brought U.S. Abrams Main Battle Tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles back to Poland as they took over the Operation Atlantic Resolve mission in the country, May 1. Operation Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of continued U.S. commitment to the collective security of Europe … [Read more...]
‘Greatest Half in History:’ Marines Host Half Marathon
MAY 17, 2016, FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - Marines, along with services members from each U.S. military branch, and nearly 6,000 participants from 45 states, ran 13.1 miles at the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 15, 2016. Some ran for the spirit of competition and some ran for a purpose larger than themselves. “Just the thought that there … [Read more...]