FEBRUARY 25, 2020 - Traumatic brain injuries can't be quickly diagnosed — as was the case with the Iranian missile attack on Al Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8, the Joint Staff surgeon said. At a Pentagon news conference today, Air Force Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Paul Friedrichs said 110 service members have been diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries from the attack. Most have … [Read more...]
Digital Technology Helping Army Exceed 2020 Recruitment Goals
FEBRUARY 25, 2020 - After changing the way it interests young people, the Army is on course to exceed its recruiting goals for another year in a row, said the force's top recruiting officer. The first quarter of 2020 has outpaced last year's by nearly 2,300 new enlistments, said Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, commander of Army Recruiting Command, who credited the recent success to … [Read more...]
Military Leaders Discuss Challenges of Hypersonic Weapons
FEBRUARY 24, 2020 - The nation's top military leaders today discussed challenges to getting hypersonic weapons from blueprint to production during a question-and-answer session at a Washington think tank. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy said hypersonic weapons — which can travel at five times the speed of sound — are a growing national security threat. To mitigate … [Read more...]
Marines Employ TAGR System During Pit Stop
FEBRUARY 24, 2020 - Five minutes. That’s the amount of time it took for Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 to refuel an F-35B Lightning II and get it back in the air. This was all part of a forward arming and refueling point operation hosted by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma during which the tactical aviation ground refueling system was employed. A FARP is setup by … [Read more...]
Secretary of the Air Force Outlines Budget Priorities
FEBRUARY 24, 2020 - Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett united Feb. 21 with secretaries from the other military services, pledging to work closely to fulfill the mandates of the National Defense Strategy as well as advancing new, capabilities for warfighting, joint operations and ensuring superiority in space. Appearing at the Center for Strategic and International … [Read more...]