Air Defense Artillary

Air Defense Artillery

Avenger

A gyro-stabilized air defense turret mounted on a modified heavy High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The turret has two Stinger missile launcher pods…

Consists of a phased array radar set (RS), and engagement control station (ECS), an electric power plant, an antenna mast group (AMG), a communications relay group (CRG), and up to eight launching stations (LS)…

Humvees &Wheeled Vehicles

Mail Locker System Modernizes Mail Delivery

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 – The Intelligent Mail Locker System (IMLS) program saves single Sailors time and money by modernizing mail call. Previously, single Sailors were required to pay an average annual fee over $100 to rent a USPS mail receptacle from an off base post office. Not only was this logistically inconvenient, but the receptacles […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Better Serving Our Service Members Through Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2024 – This year marks the 80th anniversary of the G.I. Bill®[1], a historic piece of legislation that created a range of benefits for veterans, most notably tuition assistance. In fact, 7.8 million of the 16 million American veterans returning from World War II took advantage of the G.I. Bill’s education opportunities, and by […]

MilGears Improves Transition to Civilian Life

OCTOBER 29, 2024 – In an initiative aimed at refining the MilGears platform, the Department of Defense (DoD) has launched a usability study to gather essential feedback from service members and veterans. Melora McVickers, the Director of Credentialing for Force Education and Training at the Secretary of Defense’s office, emphasizes the significance of this study […]

Time is Money: Finance and Tax Tips

MARCH 14, 2024 – Each year, millions of Americans organize their proof of insurance, employment records and year-end statements in preparation for tax season. Yet, there lies a lingering question: How can taxpayers maintain proactive financial awareness throughout the year, not just during tax season? Mike Hamilton, the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station personal […]

Air Defense Artillery

Avenger

Patriot

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