APRIL 19, 2016, FORT BENNING, Ga. - Soldiers from the Army National Guard took first place in the grueling Lt. Gen. David E. Grange Best Ranger Competition, the first time in the competition's 33-year history it has been won by an Army Guard team. Army Capt. Robert Killian, from the Colorado Army National Guard, and Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, with the Pennsylvania … [Read more...]
Guard, Reserve Provide Breath of Fresh Air to US Army Europe Mission
APRIL 19, 2016, WIESBADEN, Germany - "The reserve component is like oxygen for what we're trying to do," said U.S. Army Europe Commander Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges. What U.S. Army Europe is trying to do is keep the foothold in Europe strong using the U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard as they face a major drawdown that has spread active duty personnel "paper-thin." "We've only … [Read more...]
Exercise Max Thunder 16 Launches at Kunsan
APRIL 19, 2016, KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS) - U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft will train with South Korean air force counterparts in the bilateral training exercise Max Thunder 16, at Kunsan Air Base April 15-29. Max Thunder takes place annually and is the largest military flying exercise held on the Korean Peninsula. Max Thunder … [Read more...]
DoD CIO Discusses Modernizing Networks, Consolidating Data Centers
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2016 - Defense Department Chief Information Officer Terry Halvorsen discussed the DoD’s network modernization and data center consolidation efforts as part of the department’s cyber strategy during a recent media roundtable with defense reporters. The DoD CIO also explained how his office is empowering mobile data access and thinking about how to make … [Read more...]
Navy Training Launches New Course and App for LifeSkills
APRIL 19, 2016, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - Naval Education and Training Command implemented a new four day LifeSkills course to address the Sailorization process and re-enforce everyday skills for Sailors beginning in April. Supplementing the class is a "Life Skills Reach Back" mobile app now available for download. "The class, coupled with the mobile app, increases its … [Read more...]