MARCH 25, 2024 — As the Army moves into the second half of fiscal year 2024, the service continues its effort to improve the quality of life for Soldiers and their families with numerous projects and initiatives. These initiatives are to provide Soldiers with the support they need to deter, fight and win against capable adversaries around the globe, said Sgt. Maj. of the … [Read more...]
Drones, Dogs, Robot Systems and More at NOLA Air Show
MARCH 22, 2024 — A range of U.S. Army Soldiers—Special Forces, Engineers, Military Police and working dogs—will showcase state-of-the-art technology and equipment, here at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB), for the 2024 New Orleans Air Show, March 23-24. Gates open to the public at 8a.m. with the air show commencing at 10a.m. to 4p.m each day. “Our [ … [Read more...]
Army Using Robots for Ammunition Recovery
MARCH 20, 2024 - The Ammunition Recovery Section that supports Yuma Test Center has one of the most dangerous jobs on the proving ground. The Ammunition Recovery Technicians, all former military who attended explosive ordnance disposal school, are called when there’s ordnance that needs recovery, removal and or disposal. To make their mission as safe as possible the section … [Read more...]
Soldier Scientist Sets Example for Next Generation
MARCH 19, 2024 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sheila Johnson has a heart for service. Born into a military family in Alaska, Johnson spent most of her childhood in Pensacola, Florida, where her father served in the U.S. Navy. Today she serves as a product manager with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity at Fort Detrick. After graduating from Florida State University … [Read more...]
Experts Share Out-of-the-Box Research at SXSW
MARCH 19, 2024 – Researchers from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and Institute of Environmental Medicine recently traveled to Austin, Texas, to showcase the Army’s commitment to innovation, technology and transformation at the 2024 South by Southwest Conference & Festival, the annual music, film and … [Read more...]