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Michigan Guard Hosts Competition for All Three Army Expert Badges
FORT CUSTER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard is hosting more than 200 Soldiers from nine states at Fort Custer Training Center as they work to earn one of three Department of the Army skill badges: the Expert Infantryman Badge, Expert Soldier Badge or Expert Field Medical Badge. Collectively known as E3B, the event marks the first time a National Guard state has hosted all three badge assessments at once.
110th Wing Proves Distributed Command and Control Capability at Northern Strike
The 110th Wing conducted an air component forward experiment during exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Aug 3 -14. Traveling more than 250 miles, the 110th Wing rapidly deployed a team from Battle Creek to evaluate agile command and control capabilities. “Command and control of airpower in a distributed, contested environment is no small task,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ignacio Perez, 217th Air Component Operations Squadron director of operations.
Garden City JROTC Cadets Build, Fly FPV Drones in Workshop With Michigan Air Guard
11 Garden City JROTC Cadets Build, Fly FPV Drones in Workshop With Michigan Air Guard Your browser does not support the audio element. GARDEN CITY, Mich.
Exercises Ramstein Flag and Steadfast Duel Showcase Operational Scalability
12 The 152nd Air Operations Group located in Syracuse, New York and the 217th Air Operations Group located in Battle Creek, Michigan recently showcased the scalability of distributed operations during exercises RAMSTEIN FLAG 24 and STEADFAST DUEL 24. These exercises validated the ability to provide operational support remotely, a capability increasingly necessary in dynamic global environments.
U.S., Polish air forces partner for bilateral training during Agile Bison 2024
Published Nov. 13, 2024 By Capt. Jacob Murray 86 AW/PA U.S. and Polish air forces recently concluded exercise Agile Bison 2024 in September, a long-planned, bilateral training event designed to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness, and strengthen rapid response capabilities. The exercise, held in Poland, featured scenarios designed to enhance the U.S. and Polish air forces’ ability to work together in contested environments.
Transforming Learning Orientations Through STEM Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning
1. Introduction In this study, we examine important outcomes of an evidence-based and industry- modeled interdisciplinary project-based learning initiative intended to engage undergraduate students as professionals who can innovate, collaborate, communicate, and work skillfully and diligently across domains [1,2,3,4,5].
Innovative mobile app streamlines airfield assessment for airborne operations
Published Sept. 19, 2024 By Capt. Jacob Murray Ramstein Air Base Public Affairs The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new tool designed to streamline the process of assessing and certifying airfields for aircraft landings, particularly in austere environments. Developed by members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team, the new mobile application enhances efficiency, reduces human error, and provides real-time data to support rapid decision-making in the field.
Innovative mobile app streamlines airfield assessment for airborne operations
45 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new tool designed to streamline the process of assessing and certifying airfields for aircraft landings, particularly in austere environments. Developed by members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team, the new mobile application enhances efficiency, reduces human error, and provides real-time data to support rapid decision-making in the field.
U.S. Air Force personnel awarded U.S. Army medals [Image 1 of 2]
59 U.S. Army medals are displayed following an award ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 13, 2024. Four U.S. Air Force personnel were awarded with U.S. Army medals for their contributions in rehabilitating an airfield landing zone at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.
U.S. Air Force, Army restore Hohenfels Airfield for strategic NATO operations
59 HOHENFELS, Germany — In a demonstration of joint force cooperation, members of the U.S. Army and Air Force worked together to rehabilitate a dirt landing zone at Hohenfels Training Area, just in time for NATO’s Saber Junction 2024 exercise. The airstrip was restored through the combined efforts of the U.S. Army’s Raptor Engineer Team at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, the U.S. Air Force’s 435th Construction Training Squadron, and various Reserve and National Guard units.
Tactical Air Control Party 24-hour Memorial Run challenge
The 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron recently held its annual Tactical Air Control Party, otherwise known as TACP, 24-hour Memorial Run. The event was an occasion to honor the members of the TACP community who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Service members, families and NATO allies gathered in a demonstration of camaraderie, remembrance and resilience. “We organized this event to honor the members of our team who have died in the line of duty,” said U.S. Air Force Maj.
435th AGOW Airmen take part in transformative experience
Published Aug. 9, 2024 By Capt. Jacob Murray 86th Airlift Wing Members of the 435th AGOW recently took part in a deeply enriching five-day journey to Romania that blended spiritual growth with community service. The trip included hands-on service projects, cultural exploration, and daily sessions devoted to spiritual discussions, providing a memorable experience for all involved. "This trip was about giving back to a local community,” said Capt.
435th CRS Congratulate Slovakian Counterparts
Published Aug. 9, 2024 By By Capt. Jacob Murray 86th Airlift Wing Slovakia's Air Forces Security Forces recently honored new graduates in a ceremony attended by leaders and Air Advisors from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, who supported their training. This event marks a significant step toward Slovakia's enhanced military readiness with the upcoming deployment of F-16 fighter jets. Supporting the training are a specialized group of Air Advisors.
435th AGOW supports Slovakia’s F-16 integration
Published Aug. 7, 2024 By Capt. Jacob Murray 435th AGOW The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has been instrumental in preparing Slovakia to receive and operationalize its incoming F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the past two years. Through a series of training initiatives and partnerships, the 435th AGOW has helped establish capabilities within Slovakia's military, ensuring readiness and operational efficiency.
2 ASOS holds 24-hour Memorial Run to honor fallen comrades
Published Aug. 7, 2024 By Capt. Jacob Murray 435th AGOW The 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron recently held its annual Tactical Air Control Party, otherwise known as TACP, 24-hour Memorial Run. The event was an occasion to honor the members of the TACP community who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Service members, families and NATO allies gathered in a demonstration of camaraderie, remembrance and resilience.
2 ASOS holds 24-hour Memorial Run to honor fallen comrades
59 VILSECK, Germany — The 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron recently held its annual Tactical Air Control Party, otherwise known as TACP, 24-hour Memorial Run. The event was an occasion to honor the members of the TACP community who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Service members, families and NATO allies gathered in a demonstration of camaraderie, remembrance and resilience.
435th AGOW supports Slovakia’s F-16 integration
Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. yourname@email.com) Remember me Forgot Password? 60 Bratislava, Slovakia (AP) — The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has been instrumental in preparing Slovakia to receive and operationalize its incoming F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the past two years.
Ramstein community center launches summer craft series for military families
60 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — This summer, the Ramstein Community Center has launched a series of craft events aimed at encouraging creativity and community among military families, targeting young children and their parents. The program offers a variety of weekly craft activities designed to engage children while providing a relaxing environment for parents.
435th AGOW unveils COG: Shift towards enhanced operational capability
The Air and Space Communications Group has been redesignated as the 435th Communications Operations Group. This change reflects a strategic shift from a primarily maintenance-focused role to a more active, operational stance, highlighting the group’s evolving responsibilities and capabilities in modern warfare. June 27, when the group was redesignated from the 435th Air & Space Communications Group to the 435th Communications Operations Group, marked the next chapter of this storied unit.
435th AGOW unveils COG: Shift towards enhanced operational capability
60 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany —The Air and Space Communications Group has been redesignated as the 435th Communications Operations Group. This change reflects a strategic shift from a primarily maintenance-focused role to a more active, operational stance, highlighting the group's evolving responsibilities and capabilities in modern warfare.
1 ACOS demonstrates advanced cyber capabilities to COMUSAFE
61 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron recently demonstrated its unique cyber capabilities to U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, and other senior leaders. The squadron showcased its leading-edge technology in modern warfighting, demonstrating what is known as Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control.
US, NATO Forces Showcase Tactics, Integration During Astral Knight 2024
GDYNIA, Poland (AFNS) — NATO’s exercise Astral Knight 2024 concluded May 18 in Gdynia, demonstrating joint force interoperability and strategic readiness between U.S. forces and NATO allies. The exercise allowed the incorporation of the Special Warfare Teaming Concept, involving the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron from Vilseck, Germany; the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano, Italy; and members of Polish special forces.
US, NATO Forces Showcase Tactics, Integration During Astral Knight 2024
GDYNIA, Poland (AFNS) — NATO’s exercise Astral Knight 2024 concluded May 18 in Gdynia, demonstrating joint force interoperability and strategic readiness between U.S. forces and NATO allies. The exercise allowed the incorporation of the Special Warfare Teaming Concept, involving the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron from Vilseck, Germany; the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano, Italy; and members of Polish special forces.
US, NATO Forces Showcase Tactics, Integration During Astral Knight 2024 | Soldier Systems Daily
GDYNIA, Poland (AFNS) — NATO’s exercise Astral Knight 2024 concluded May 18 in Gdynia, demonstrating joint force interoperability and strategic readiness between U.S. forces and NATO allies. The exercise allowed the incorporation of the Special Warfare Teaming Concept, involving the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron from Vilseck, Germany; the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano, Italy; and members of Polish special forces.
US, NATO forces showcase tactics, integration during Exercise Astral Knight 2024
59 GDYNIA, Poland — NATO's Exercise Astral Knight 2024 concluded today in Gdynia, demonstrating joint force interoperability and strategic readiness between U.S. forces and NATO Allies. The exercise allowed the incorporation of the Special Warfare Teaming Concept, involving the Second Air Support Operations Squadron from Vilseck, Germany; the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano, Italy; and members of Polish Special Forces.
US, NATO forces showcase tactics, integration during Astral Knight 2024
Published May 21, 2024 By Capt. Jacob Murray, 86th Airlift Wing NATO's exercise Astral Knight 2024 concluded May 18 in Gdynia, demonstrating joint force interoperability and strategic readiness between U.S. forces and NATO allies. The exercise allowed the incorporation of the Special Warfare Teaming Concept, involving the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron from Vilseck, Germany; the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano, Italy; and members of Polish special forces.
435th CRE partner with Hungarian forces during Swift Response 24
59 KECSKEMET AIR BASE, Hungary –U.S. Air Force 435th Contingency Response Element (CRE) recently participated in Swift Response 24. This multinational exercise involves over 13,000 participants from 16 nations, aimed at reinforcing the NATO alliance's capabilities and readiness in a strategically complex global security environment.
435th CRG partner with Hungarian forces during Swift Response 24
59 KECSKEMET AIR BASE, Hungary, May 12 –U.S. Air Force 435th Contingency Response Group (CRG) recently participated in Swift Response 24. This multinational exercise involves over 13,000 participants from 16 nations, aimed at reinforcing the NATO alliance's capabilities and readiness in a strategically complex global security environment.
435th AGOW team volunteering in Brasov, Romania [Image 1 of 2]
59 A member of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing scrapes paint off a wall, as part of a volunteer team renovating a community center near Brasov, Romania. May 03, 2024.
435th Wing Airmen take part in transformative experience
59 Members of the 435th Wing recently took part in a deeply enriching five-day journey to Romania that blended spiritual growth with community service. The trip included hands-on service projects, cultural exploration, and daily sessions devoted to spiritual discussions, providing a memorable experience for all involved. "This trip was about giving back to a local community,” said Capt. Benjamin Pederson, Task Force 82 Staff Weather Officer for the 13th Expeditionary Combat Weather Squadron.
435th AGOW Air Advisors Train Slovak Forces, Strengthen NATO Airfield Security Capabilities
59 SLIAC, Slovakia, April 22 — Slovakia's Air Forces Security Forces recently honored new graduates in a ceremony attended by leaders and Air Advisors from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, who supported their training. This event marks a significant step toward Slovakia's enhanced military readiness with the upcoming deployment of F-16 fighter jets. Supporting the training are a specialized group of Air Advisors.
6-Amino[1,2,5]oxadiazolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-ol Derivatives as Efficacious Mitochondrial Uncouplers in STAM Mouse Model of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Small molecule mitochondrial uncouplers have recently garnered great interest for their potential in treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In this study, we report the structure–activity relationship profiling of a 6-amino[1,2,5]oxadiazolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-ol core, which utilizes the hydroxy moiety as the proton transporter across the mitochondrial inner membrane.
We Need Teachers of Color
Commentary By Jacob Murray & Jackie Jenkins-Scott School demographics in the United States are changing rapidly as students become more diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, and spoken language. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education predicted a historic first: This fall, a majority of public school students will be children of color. At the same time, our country's teacher workforce remains remarkably stagnant, with little change in teacher diversity rates over the past decade.
In Changing Higher Ed Landscape, UMass Boston Gambled - And Lost
Like what you read here? Sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter.The recent budget woes at University of Massachusetts Boston may in part be due to mismanagement and fundraising shortfalls. Yet the difficulties at UMass Boston tell another cautionary tale as well — a harbinger of a mounting strategic challenge facing many higher education institutions.
Has the time come for personalized higher education?
Personalized learning is now a major movement in education. Districts and schools around the country are increasingly seeking ways to tailor and align instruction and supports–often via education technology and adaptive technology–to match the individual needs of students based on their unique learning profiles. Many education personalities are behind it.
The High School Of The Future - Right Here In Boston
COMMENTARY Many education leaders lament the current state of American high schools and say we need to redesign them to do better at teaching creativity, design thinking, forming and defending ideas, collaboration and effective communication, and STEM skills. But there’s a school in Boston that’s already doing all that right now: Boston Arts Academy.
District and charter school enrollments are not equal—but Boston could become a national model for education equity and access | Brookings Institution
This Tuesday, November 8, Massachusetts residents will cast their vote on a hotly debated ballot question on whether to lift the cap on the number of charter schools in high-need districts across the state, including Boston.
Guest Commentary: Charter Debate Misses The Point -- It's Quality, In All Schools
Lost in the current charged debate over charter school expansion is a focus on what really matters: expanding the number of high-quality classrooms wherever they exist within a district.
Commentary: Let's Level The Playing Field In The College Admissions Game
What does it take to get into a top college? Good grades? High SAT scores? Service trips to Central America? All of these help -- but what might be most important is knowing how to play the college admissions game. Playing the game means knowing what college admissions officers look for and rate highly, then carefully cultivating and amassing the experiences and credentials to match, beginning as early as middle school. There are many ways to play the game.
The future of parent involvement: Nagging other people’s children about school work
One of the key ingredients to student success is engaged parents.
Teacher Moneyball: Can big data and predictive analytics help find the next generation of star educators?
The teaching profession is facing a supply and demand challenge: retirement of baby-boomer educators is on the rise, while enrollment in teacher education programs is on the decline; job satisfaction among teachers is dipping, with many new teachers leaving the classroom in their first three to five years. Add these trends up and all signs point to a growing national need for teachers over the next several years.
Letter To Charlie Baker: Choose Mass. Priorities Over Olympic Parties
Editor’s Note: This morning, No Boston Olympics, a group that opposes a Boston bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, is sending the following letter to Governor-elect Charlie Baker. No Boston Olympics shared the letter with Cognoscenti exclusively. Congratulations on being chosen by the voters of Massachusetts to lead our Commonwealth. We know you will bring energy, focus and thought to the role.
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