AUGUST 2, 2024 — The ability to quickly put cutting-edge warfighting equipment in the hands of Soldiers is key to maintaining readiness, says 25th Infantry Division commander, Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans Incorporating new technology like drones allows Soldiers to become familiar with off-the-shelf equipment that can increase protection and lethality, he added. Evans spoke … [Read more...]
VA Improves Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Registry
(LOGISTICS SUPPORT AREA ANACONDA, Balad, Iraq) - Sgt. Richard Ganske, 84th Combat Engineer Battalion uses a bulldozer to manuever refuse into the burn pit; sorting and burning it to manage LSA Anacondas sanitation requirements. AUGUST 2, 2024 - Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit … [Read more...]
Osprey Accident Investigation Report Released
AUGUST 1, 2024 - Air Force Special Operations Command officials released the results of the investigation of the CV-22B Osprey mishap Nov. 29, 2023, near Yakushima, Japan. The aircraft, assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, was participating in a joint inter-operability exercise when the mishap occurred. … [Read more...]
80th Anniversary of Tinian Invasion
AUGUST 1, 2024 - The end of July marked the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Tinian, completing the campaign to capture the Marianas Islands during Operation FORAGER. Seizure of the Marianas Islands enabled a strategic land-based bombing campaign as well as providing naval basing to efficiently tighten the blockade of the Japanese Home Islands. Operation FORAGER also … [Read more...]
Air Force Inspires Generations at AirVenture 2024
A C-17 Globemaster, assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is lit up during the EAA AirVenture firework display in Oshkosh, Wis., July 25, 2024. The Experimental Aircraft Association hosted a week long aviation convention featuring multiple military aircraft and airshow demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson) AUGUST 1, … [Read more...]