US Army: Shaping the way forward for Sustainment

Through nearly 12 years of constant combat operations, valuable lessons were learned. Our sustainment formations have evolved on the way to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere world wide. This evolution produced sustainers and sustainment organizations which are battle-tested, confident of their abilities, and mission-focused with an all-embracing want to support the Soldier. As we transition from a military at war to a military of preparation, it will be important that we refocus our thinking with a mindset fixed on what we would should do rather than what we’ve done. We must continue to research, adapt, and develop our... Read More »

F-35 Flight Test Update 11

The F-35 Flight Test Update inside the Volume 28, No 1 issue of Code One concluded with the 1st aerial release of an AIM-120 AMRAAM from an F-35B on 26 March 2013. This eleventh installment within the series of flight test updates at the F-35 program covers the purpose-120 launch in addition to other achievements of the F-35 Integrated Test Force located at Edwards AFB, California, and at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. 2 April 2013: First Night Vertical LandingMarine Corps Maj. C. R. Clift completed the 1st vertical landing at night in an F-35. The mission, at NAS Patuxent River,... Read More »