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Congressional Sub-Committee Sees ‘Seismic Change’ at Fort Hood - MAY 14, 2021 – The Military Personnel Sub-Committee of the House Armed Services Committee spoke positively about the progress being made following the 70 recommended changes requested by the Independent Review Committee, during a press conference here, May 6. “I’m happy to say that Fort Hood has taken very seriously the criticisms they’ve received. They […]More News
- Pentagon, NATO Demonstrate Transparency Officials Want Russia to Emulate
- Air Force To Allow Officers To Opt Out Of Promotions
- Speed, Integration Needed to Deter China, Russia
- Nuclear Deterrence Remains Department’s Highest Priority Mission
- New Aerial Gunnery Simulator Comes to Warren AFB
- Marine Corps Standardizes Rescue Equipment, Fields to Firefighters
- Navy Debuts Portable Robot to Automate Maintenance on Ships
- Modernization Investments Needed to Protect Space Domain
- Army Announces Divestiture of the Stryker Mobile Gun System
- Officials Explain U.S. Policy, Strategy in Afghanistan
Army News
Congressional Sub-Committee Sees ‘Seismic Change’ at Fort Hood - MAY 14, 2021 – The Military Personnel Sub-Committee of the House Armed Services Committee spoke positively about the progress being made following the 70 recommended changes requested by the Independent Review Committee, during a press conference here, May 6. “I’m happy to say that Fort Hood has taken very seriously the criticisms they’ve received. They […]More News
- Army Announces Divestiture of the Stryker Mobile Gun System
- Army Approves APFT Exception For Specialists and Corporals
- Army Seeks to Establish Self Sufficiency Through Biomanufacturing
- Army Seeks Future Officers During Virtual Hiring Spree
- Army Scientists Find Counter to Nerve Agent Exposure
- Army Robotic Combat Vehicle Tests Live Fire
- Army Senior Leaders Seek Consistent Funding In New Budget
- U.S. Army Offers Up To $40,000 In Bonuses
- New M1 Abrams Tank Survives Cold Weather Testing
- Army Corps Continues to Deliver on F-35 Program in Israel
Navy Debuts Portable Robot to Automate Maintenance on Ships - MAY 13, 2021 – Naval Sea Systems Command Technology Office (NAVSEA 05T) and The Pennsylvania State University’s (Penn State) Applied Research Lab (ARL) together with NAVSEA warfare centers are pioneering a new approach to maintaining Navy ships—a portable robot and a user-friendly operating system—to automate ship repair. NAVSEA 05T is sponsoring the Multifunctional Automated Repair […]More News
- Navy Forecasting Provides 45-day Advanced Environmental Predictions
- “Astrobatics” Project Advances Spacecraft Robotics
- Navy Exchange NEXTgen Scholars Program Support Students
- Navy Annual PPV Tenant Satisfaction Survey Results Released
- Researchers Explore Innovative Ways to Power the Navy
- Missile Launch Integrates Manned and Unmanned Systems
- Navy and Coast Guard Operate Together In Aegean Sea
- Navy Uses UUVs to Complete Certification Exercise
- Navy Christens Guided-Missile Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
- USS Gerald R. Ford Successfully Completes Ship’s Qualification Trials
Air Force News
Air Force To Allow Officers To Opt Out Of Promotions - MAY 14, 2021 – Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible talent management options. “This is […]More News
- New Aerial Gunnery Simulator Comes to Warren AFB
- Acting SecAF Visits Tyndall AFB – Installation of the Future
- Empowered Airmen Accelerate Change Across Air Force
- B-52s Conduct Joint Training During Northern Edge 21
- Air Force Recruiters Team Up With Thunderbirds
- First B-1Bs Resume Flight Operations
- B-52 Hypersonic Kill Chain a Success
- Guard Paints P-47 Scheme On Thunderbolt
- Air Force Approves Manned Electric Airplane
- Skyborg Has Successful First Flight
Marine News
Marine Corps Standardizes Rescue Equipment, Fields to Firefighters - May 13, 2021 – A new Marine Corps Systems Command program is standardizing and fielding modern, life-saving equipment for Marine Corps firefighters at installations worldwide. In 2019, MCSC established the Expeditionary Fire and Rescue team. The group is tasked with modernizing and standardizing hydraulic extrication systems to support Marine firefighters at military air stations and […]More News
- U.S., Philippine Marines Tackle Cyber Battlefield
- Marine Corps Modernizing Infantry Capabilities
- Corps’ Power, Water Systems Are Going Green
- Marines – Rocket Like I Talk It
- Marine Aviators Use Online Gaming Concept to Enhance Training
- Marines Practice EABO Concepts & Naval Integration
- Offensive Air Support During Distributed Maritime Operations
- Marines Demonstrate Combat Readiness Under The EABO Construct
- Corps’ Power, Water Systems Are Getting Lean and Going Green
- Navy Advances New Technologies at NICE ANTX
Coast Guard News
Navy and Coast Guard Operate Together In Aegean Sea - APRIL 27, 2021 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) conducted interoperability exercises with the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) in the Aegean Sea, April 26, 2021. Roosevelt executed Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training, flight operations, and a photo exercise with Hamilton and its embarked MH-65D Dolphin […]More News
- Coast Guard Cutter Interdicts Smuggling Vessels in Eastern Pacific
- USNCC Pilot Program Set to Launch January 2021
- Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Release Maritime Strategy
- Coast Guard Program Offers Opportunities for Future Leaders
- Coast Guard Completes 30 Day Test of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
- Coast Guard Releases 200+ Sea Turtles Off Florida
- Coast Guard Repatriates 20 Migrants to the Dominican Republic
- USS Nitze Interdicts Millions in Drugs
- Coast Guard Accepts Newest Fast Response Cutter
- Coast Guard Cutter Diligence Arrives to New Home on NAS Pensacola
National Guard News
Guard Paints P-47 Scheme On Thunderbolt - MAY 6, 2021 – A heritage paint scheme on a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the Idaho Air National Guard was revealed this week at the National Guard paint facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The historical paint scheme was designed as a tribute to the Thunderbolt’s World War II predecessor. The design on […]More News
- National Guardsmen Shine at Best Ranger Competition
- Synchronization a Must In Continued Guard Support of Capitol
- Infantry Leads Downsized St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- 2020: The Year of the Guard
- DoD Approves Continued Guard Presence on Capitol
- ANG Delivers Water, Aid After Texas Winter Storm
- National Guard Supports Mass Vaccination Sites
- Refueler Arrival Makes Dozen Planes for Pease
- Army Leaders Provide Update of Guard Activities in Washington
- Vermont Cavalry Squadron First to Recruit Women