The U.S. Army is moving forward with a project to develop new high-tech weapons for soldiers. Known as the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) project, it seeks to update and modernize the Army’s arsenal with new firearms. The Army first published a proposal for prototype designs on the Federal Business Opportunities portal. In the proposal, […]
Heads Up: It’s Veterans Patients Week
You’ve probably heard of Veterans Day. Held annually on Nov. 11, it’s an officially holiday in the United States that’s designed to recognize and honor our nation’s military veterans. But there’s another veterans holiday that shouldn’t be overlooked: Veterans Patients Week. What Is Veterans Patients Week? Veterans Week isn’t an officially recognized holiday like Veterans […]
US Navy Commissions New Littoral Ship
The U.S. Navy has officially commissioned a new littoral combat ship. On its website, the Navy announced on Jan. 12 that it was adding the USS Wichita ship to its fleet. The commissioning of the USS Wichita marks the Navy’s seventh Freedom-class littoral combat ship. The Navy says that a crew of roughly 70 sailors […]
What Is TDY in the US Army?
It’s not uncommon for Army soldiers to receive a TDY during their service. Based on the name alone, it’s difficult to surmise what exactly a TDY is, let alone what it entitles. An acronym for “Temporary Duty Assignment,” a TDY is an official duty given to an Army soldier that doesn’t involve permanent duty stationing. […]
DARPA Asks for Design Proposals for Hypersonic Vehicle Heat Protection
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is asking for design proposals on heat protection technology for hypersonic vehicles. On the defense organization’s website, DARPA explains that hypersonic vehicles travel at high speeds. As they dart through the atmosphere at speeds of Mach 5 and above — 3,836.35 mph — they create friction with the […]
US Army to Develop New Light Tank
The U.S. Army may soon have a new light tank at its disposal. Earlier this month, the Army announced that it selected two defense contractors to build and supply it with a new light tank. While the exact number is unknown, some reports estimate that the U.S. Army has more than 1,200 active tanks, most […]
America’s Oldest World War II Veteran Passes at Age 112
America’s oldest World War II veteran has died at age 112. As reported by Today, Richard Overton was a sharpshooter in the U.S. Army in the early 1940s. He voluntarily enlisted in the Army to serve the United States and protect its citizens during World War II. Overton has received praise for his service during […]
6 Ways to Thank a Military Veteran During the Holidays
You don’t have to wait until Veterans Day to show your appreciation of our nation’s military veterans. With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to thank a veteran. There are several ways you can thank a veteran during the holidays, some of which we’re going to explore. #1) Say ‘Thanks for […]
US Military Develops New Proficiency System for Black Hawk Trainers
Black Hawk trainers have proven instrumental in preparing U.S. military pilots to operate these massive combat and support helicopters. Featuring a realistic cockpit with complete controls, they allow military pilots to practice takeoffs, landings and other maneuvers in a simulated environment. The Army developed the first Black Hawk trainer back in 2015, implementing it at […]
George HW Bush’s Service Dog to Help Military Veterans
On Nov. 30, 2018, George H.W. Bush passed away at age 94 while surrounded by friends, family and loved one at his home in Houston, Texas. The 41st president of the United States was known being a compassionate animal lover. Shortly before his passing, George H.W. Bush adopted a service dog from America’s VetDogs — […]
