MARCH 29, 2025 — March 29, 1973: The last U.S. ground troops depart the Republic of Vietnam. Today, March 29 has become a day of recognition, remembrance, healing, and education; and marks the eighth anniversary of Vietnam War Veterans Day. Vietnam veterans, once met with scorn and misunderstanding, now stand as pillars of resilience, their stories woven into the fabric of … [Read more...]
Airmen Reduce C-17’s Drag with Microvanes
MARCH 29, 2025 - The 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is playing a fundamental role in a modernization initiative aimed at the whole U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III fleet and has become the first base to permanently maintain the new, innovative technology on one of its own aircraft. In 2023, the Air National Guard C-17 weapons system manager … [Read more...]
Army Brings in More Equipment to Find Missing Soldiers
MARCH 28, 2025 — In the last 24 hours, U.S. Army and Lithuanian authorities brought in additional assets to assist with the ongoing recovery efforts of four missing U.S. Army Soldiers and a M88 Hercules from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. A large capacity slurry pump, cranes, more than 30 tons of gravel, and subject matter experts from the U.S. … [Read more...]
Time Is Now for Cargo Aircraft Recap
MARCH 28, 2025 - As a warfighting command responsible for projecting, maneuvering and sustaining the joint force, U.S. Transportation Command depends heavily on the U.S. tanker aircraft fleet, which includes both the aging KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus. "We welcome the service-led recapitalization plans for the air refueling fleet, which must continue … [Read more...]
Space Force Certifies ULL for Launch Missions
MARCH 28, 2025 - Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space organization has announced the certification of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan launch system for National Security Space Launch missions. ULA is now eligible to launch NSSL missions as one of two certified providers. “Assured access to space is a core function of the Space Force and a critical element of … [Read more...]