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Public Health Activity Rheinland-Pfalz (PHA R-P) recently executed its annual training event in Grafenwoehr, Germany. This event, aimed at enhancing and optimizing soldier readiness, brought together 62 personnel from 10 sites spread across Germany and Belgium. The exercise consisted of US Army warrior tasks, military occupational specialty credentialing, an...   12 April 2019
Tactical Medical Wing (TMW) demonstrated lifesaving capabilities to medical professionals and Defence partners from across the UK and overseas. Specialists were on hand, over a three-day period, to discuss the diverse outputs of TMW. This included Critical Care Air Support Teams, who provided the ability to move critically ill...   12 April 2019
The U.S. Navy is poised to open the Live Virtual Constructive Development and Operation Center (LVCDOC) – its persistent Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environment for government and industry collaboration. The Navy awarded a contract for PLEXSYS’ Video Audio Data After Action Review (VADAAR) LVC solution to support its requirements...   11 April 2019
In mid-February 2019, the U.S. Army’s Product Manager for Cyber Resiliency and Training (PdM CRT) office gathered Cyber Mission Forces (CMF) from all of the services to operationally utilize the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) prototype vB platform for a concurrent, distributed collective and individual level training exercise from...   11 April 2019
Quantum3D Government Systems (Q3DGS) announced the Small Business Joint Venture partnership with TITENN Inc., which will be known as Q10. TITENN Inc. brings new technologies such as allowing the DoD to sustain and increase unit mission readiness levels after unit training, enhancing soldier readiness with artificial intelligence, and reducing...   10 April 2019
The Federal Government Distance Learning Association inducted NATO’s e-Learning Programme Manager, Paul Thurkettle, into its 2018 Hall of Fame. Each year, this award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions and accomplishments in promoting and developing distance learning. "This award shows just how far we have...   10 April 2019
Members of the U.S.. Army's Synthetic Training Environment Cross Functional Team, working with industry partners, will provide Army aviators an opportunity to test prototype helicopter trainers and offer their comments during a user assessment from April 8-12 on Fort Carson, Colorado. The soldiers will assess prototypes of the Reconfigurable...   9 April 2019
Inzpire Limited has been awarded the UK Royal Air Force Defence Operational Training Concept (Air) (DOTC(A)) Interim White Force contract and will manage the transition from the Defence Synthetic Air-Land Training (DSALT) programme over a 42-month period.  Delivery of DOTC(A) will enable the RAF to adopt a distributed approach...   8 April 2019
Leaders from across the 101st Airborne Division attended a Subterranean Training course hosted by the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) throughout the month of July on Fort Campbell. The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army has directed that the Army take a look at dense urban...   8 April 2019
More than 150 soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team (2BCT) “Strike,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) will deploy to Ukraine in mid-April for what is scheduled to be a nine-month tour. The soldiers will advise and assist the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the continued development of the Yavoriv...   8 April 2019
ACME Worldwide Enterprises Inc. was recently selected to provide True Q Dynamic Motion Seats to TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. company, for their T-6 aircraft operational flight trainer, which is expected to be provided to the Argentina Air Force in early 2020. With the addition of this...   8 April 2019
Immersive Display Solutions has appointed industry veteran Andrew W. Jamison as president. In this new role, Jamison will be responsible for the company’s global operations and contribute to its strategies for go-to-market, products and services. Reporting to Jamison will be the sales, operations and technology business units. Jamison joins...   8 April 2019
From April 1st, Jonas Jonsson took on the role as managing director for 4C Strategies U.K. and International operations, headed from London. The merger of the two areas seeks to further utilise synergies in the global market and accelerate the expansion of the company’s software, Exonaut and management services.   8 April 2019
Maj. Gen. Mary E. Link, outgoing commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command, relinquished command to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Jonathan Woodson, during a Change of Command ceremony held at the C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center on March 31, 2019. Maj. Gen. Scottie Carpenter, deputy...   8 April 2019
Kongsberg’s K-Sim Fast Craft simulator provides coast guard and security force officers with a new training platform for high-speed operations and tactical training.   5 April 2019
Royal Marines now have a simpler way of accessing mental health treatment thanks to a new initiative, Project Regain, masterminded by a serving commando. Project Regain is aimed at promoting early detection and help for Royal Marines who could suffer from mental health issues. Evidence collected by the project...   4 April 2019
The U.S. Air Force's 7th Special Operation Squadron, assigned to 352nd Special Operation Wing and based out of Mildenhall, England, deployed to Bacau, Romania, from March 10-15, 2019, to conduct mission essential tasks, and simultaneously, familiarize Romanian SOF (ROU SOF) with the CV-22 Osprey. “The importance is not only...   4 April 2019
Eyedot (Europe) Ltd has launched a newly designed website, which features a streamlined design and improved functionality, as well as gives a smoother, more intuitive visitor experience to help customers make well-informed decisions about their electronic service provider.   4 April 2019
The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) hosted the 48th Winston P. Wilson (WPW) Sniper Championship (National Guard) competition and 28th Annual Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting (AFSAM) — (International & Inter-service), at the Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center (FCJMTC) near Barling, Arkansas, from March 29 –...   4 April 2019
Short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman will deliver type conversion training to BN2T Islander and Defender aircraft pilots of the Armed Forces of Malta in a three-year contract. Training will take place at the company’s new EASA Approved Training Organisation (ATO) at Malta International Airport, established there...   4 April 2019