The M109A7 is the latest generation of 155mm self-propelled howitzer in the M109 family designed and manufactured by BAE Systems that is now in service with the U.S. army. The M109A7 program enhances the reliability, maintainability, performance, responsiveness, and lethality of the combat-proven M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer and M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle’s (FAASV)Continue reading “M109A7 BAE Systems latest generation of 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer”
Monthly Archives: November 2020
HMNZS Canterbury delivering water tanks, solar panels to Tokelau
4 NOVEMBER, 2020 The Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Canterbury has set sail for Tokelau to deliver much-needed infrastructure, including water tanks and solar panels. The ship will also stop in the Kermadec Islands to assist other government agencies with re-supply and maintenance activities on Raoul Island. Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, RearContinue reading “HMNZS Canterbury delivering water tanks, solar panels to Tokelau”
US forces participate in UNITAS exercise with Ecuadorian navy, other regional allies
Diana Stancy Correll 23 minutes ago Naval ships from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the United States conduct a naval formation during a training exercise for UNITAS LX in Brazil in 2019. (Sgt. Daniel Barriospirela/Marine Corps) The U.S. Navy has teamed up with regional allies to conduct the annual and multinational exercise UNITAS LXI in theContinue reading “US forces participate in UNITAS exercise with Ecuadorian navy, other regional allies”
Taiwan decommissions WWII Navy tugboat after 76 years in service
11/02/2020 05:44 PM Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) A Navy ocean tug named Da Han (大漢艦), which had been in service in the United States and Taiwan for a total of 76 years, was decommissioned Sunday at a naval base in Kaohsiung. At the decommissioning ceremony, Naval Fleet Command Commander Vice Admiral Kao Chia-pin (高嘉濱)Continue reading “Taiwan decommissions WWII Navy tugboat after 76 years in service”
Is this the best reenlistment location ever?
Geoff Ziezulewicz 1 day ago 26 Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Dunne, left, is reenlisted by Lt. j. g. Asa Calloway on the starboard anchor of the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman Oct. 22. Truman is currently in Norfolk Naval Shipyard for its extended carrier incremental availability period. (MCSN Bela Chambers/Navy) Where was your last reenlistmentContinue reading “Is this the best reenlistment location ever?”
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