DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The Defense Department today announced that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has signed a new, classified strategy for countering the effects of unmanned systems, also called "drones." According to an unclassified fact sheet released by the department, unmanned systems are increasing in capability and are posing ever-increasing threats to the U.S. … [Read more...]
151 Miles of Awareness for Veterans
DECEMBER 6, 2024 — Operation Iron Ruck (OIR) is a 151-mile ruck hosted by veterans’ associations from two Alabama universities, the Auburn Student Veterans Association (ASVA) and the University of Alabama Campus Veterans Association (CVA). The ruck unites local veterans and helps raise awareness and funds for veteran suicide education. This year several members of the 117th Air … [Read more...]
New System Expedites Aircraft Fueling
DECEMBER 6, 2024 — A new Type III Hydrant Fuel System became operational Oct. 11 at Robert Gray Army Airfield at West Fort Cavazos. The facility is government owned/contract operated by Maytag Aircraft LLC. “Under this contract, the fuel terminal manager, Bradley McCombs, and contract employees provide exceptional fuel services in support of the Warfighter and the entire … [Read more...]
Alpine Leaders Train Where Others Dare Not Go
DECEMBER 6, 2024 – Officers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) took part in Leadership Professional Development during an Alpine training event hosted by the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment “Golden Dragons” at Fort Drum, July 6, 2022. The training audience, comprised of company grade officers from across 2nd Brigade, refined their … [Read more...]
First Belgian F-35A Arrives at Luke AFB
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, parks the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This was the first Belgian Air Component F-35A to arrive at Luke AFB, marking a milestone as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn … [Read more...]