Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/air-force-cancels-24-million-contract-air-force-one-refrigerators.html The U.S. Air Force has canceled a $24 million contract to replace the refrigerators on Air Force One.
Month: June 2018
Marines’ Ship-Launched Mega-Drone May Not Carry Weapons After All
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/marines-ship-launched-mega-drone-may-not-carry-weapons-after-all.html The final design for the MUX may not be able to carry weapons or conduct logistics and resupply missions.
Pressure Builds on Coast Guard Academy to Address Racism Concerns
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/04/pressure-builds-coast-guard-academy-address-racism-concerns.html A congressman recently met with members of the NAACP to discuss concerns of racial discrimination at the Coast Guard Academy.
Police: Man Steals Armored Vehicle from National Guard Base
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/police-man-steals-armored-vehicle-national-guard-base.html Authorities say a soldier stole an armored personnel carrier from a Virginia National Guard base.
Futenma Commander Ousted Due to ‘Loss of Trust’ in Ability to Lead
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/futenma-commander-ousted-due-loss-trust-ability-lead.html The Marine Corps has relieved the head of one of its most important Pacific bases.
US, Coalition Forces Intensify Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/06/05/us-coalition-forces-intensify-strikes-against-isis-syria.html U.S and coalition forces have increased strikes against ISIS fighters in Syria by more than 300 percent since March.
Make Big Financial Decisions With Your Spouse – Not Alone
Source: https://www.military.com/paycheck-chronicles/2018/06/05/make-big-financial-decisions-your-spouse-not-alone.html Two heads are always better than one when making big decisions.
Engine Part Blamed in F-16 Crash Had Failed Inspection Twice
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/03/engine-part-blamed-f-16-crash-had-failed-inspection-twice.html An Accident Investigation Board determined the engine component was missing critical parts when it was assembled.
In First, Marine Task Force Gets Colombian Deputy Commander
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/05/first-marine-task-force-gets-colombian-deputy-commander.html A specially designed Marine Corps task force for Latin America made history this month.
Navy Submarine Commands Underreported Time Spent at Sea
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/05/navy-submarine-commands-underreported-time-spent-sea.html The U.S. Navy isn’t keeping close track of how many days service members assigned to ships and boats are spending at sea.