Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of Gold
Graduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.
By Riley Ceder
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US Marines train beach landings Down Under with old allies, new rides
One key subplot to the July 24 landings was the first ever touchdown of the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Australia.
How Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readiness
The DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.
By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.
Coast Guard vet lunges into fitness franchise
Cancer and COVID-19 both tried to throw curveballs at Christopher Alcala’s post-military career plans.
By Dave Lubach
Marine Corps launches testing of prototypes for new recon vehicle
The ARV is supposed to be adept at sensing threats and conveying that information across networks.
Ukrainian battalion completes first combined-arms training in Germany
More than 600 troops trained on the Bradley fighting vehicle.
National Guard preps for potential Arctic conflicts with Russia, China
As China and Russia increase northern operations, the National Guard is preparing to help defend NATO territory.
New ‘black box’ pilot program aims to reduce military rollover deaths
Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles.
Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.
By Karen Jowers