December 13, 2012 PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. -- Soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, from Fort Bliss, Texas, became the first troops to fire the Army's upcoming near-precision projectile, the XM1156 Precision Guidance Kit, during tests in October, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. The Precision Guidance Kit, or PGK, is a global positioning system guidance … [Read more...]
Lajes Field Drawdown as Part of Force Structuring Announced
December 13, 2012 by 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs LAJES FIELD, Azores (AFNS) -- Department of Defense officials announced today that Lajes Field will transition from an air base wing to an air base group with a reduction of more than 400 military personnel and 500 family members by the end of fiscal year 2014. "The drawdown of the 65th Air Base Wing is part of a larger … [Read more...]
Families of U.S. Military Invited to Participate in Study
Pilot Study Examines Impact of Deployment on Families Military deployment of a parent poses significant stress to a family, including anxiety and depression that may negatively impact parenting behaviors and relationships, according to Candice Alfano, associate professor in clinical psychology at the University of Houston (UH) and director of the Sleep and Anxiety … [Read more...]
Auctions America’s Sale of Historic Military Vehicles
Generates More than $2.9 Million for National Military History Center Auctions America concludes its 2012 auction calendar on a positive note, generating $2.9 million in sales for the National Military History Center in Auburn, Indiana Sale captures attention of global collector community with bidders representing 19 countries around the world Top sellers … [Read more...]
The Sportsman’s Guide Launches Military-Inspired HQ ISSUE™ Brand
Premier sporting goods retailer muscles-up its “Lowest Prices, Best Quality” promise with newest private label ST. PAUL, MN – Heeding the continued growth and popularity of its original private label, Guide Gear®, The Sportsman’s Guide® has called a new in-house brand into service: HQ ISSUE™. Shoppers of The Guide®’s popular HQ™ Military Surplus catalog were recently … [Read more...]