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The U.S. Marine Corps has ramped up training for the Marines of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group as they prepare for upcoming deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The training, which includes live-fire ranges, gas chambers, and patrolling exercises, is designed to prepare Marines for the
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Jacob Robert Henderson Jr. leaves behind a legacy of fostering international connections and promoting cultural understanding. Born in Atlanta, he was raised in a family that valued travel and diversity, with his parents, Freddye and Jacob Henderson Sr., owning the nation's oldest black travel agency. After serving in
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Lockheed Martin has successfully completed production of its first two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), a significant milestone in the program's Technology Development (TD) phase. The vehicles, both new six-passenger Infantry Carrier variants, will be delivered to the Army and Marines for a year-long testing period. The JLTV
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U.S. Marines in Afghanistan are pushing ahead with a major offensive in and around the southern town of Marjah, despite facing significant challenges from roadside bombs and the risk of civilian casualties. The operation has been slow due to the saturation of routes of attack with IEDs, and commanders
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French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, along with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, emphasized the importance of stability and reconciliation in Afghanistan, with Fillon affirming that French troops would remain in the country as long as their assistance was needed. The visit, marked by a joint press conference, underscored the long-standing relationship
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Ugandan soldiers are undergoing comprehensive training at the Singo army training school in Luwero, led by Belgian and French army instructors. The training aims to equip the soldiers with skills to be deployed in Mogadishu, Somalia, as part of the African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission, AMISOM. The training covers various
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US military leaders have expressed their reliance on the V-22 Osprey's versatility in Haiti relief operations. The aircraft's high airspeed and capacity for transporting relief supplies and medical evacuations have become essential in the mission. In the midst of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the
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The Navy and Agriculture departments have forged a partnership to expedite the development and use of renewable energy, with a focus on biofuels. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on January 21, aimed at meeting aggressive energy targets and reducing the
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Sailors with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 7 hosted a training exercise for a platoon of Marines visiting from Yokosuka, Japan, demonstrating the strong partnership between the two forces. The training focused on antiterrorism and force protection, showcasing the Navy's capabilities in supporting high-value assets at sea. The
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Elbit Systems, a leading defense electronics developer, has secured a significant contract with the US Marines to integrate its tactical video data link (TVDL) into the AH-1W attack helicopter. The deal, worth $15.6 million, is part of the NAVAIR contract and will cover the development, production, and installation of
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Rupert Hamer, the Sunday Mirror's defence correspondent and a close friend, was killed while on assignment in southern Afghanistan last week. His armoured vehicle triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Nawa region of Helmand, and although he was wearing a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP)
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At Arlington National Cemetery, a solemn ceremony unfolds where a fallen service member is laid to rest. A firing party, a team of specially trained airmen, stands with rifles at eye-level, muzzles pointed over the casket, to pay their respects. The three-volley salute, a tradition dating back to battleground warfare,
