ERDC hosts first-of-its-kind cold weather manufacturing challenge

The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program hosted a first-of-its-kind Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge, December 4-8, at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire.


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Military Remained Focused on Brain Health, Injuries in 2023

The Military Health System improved warfighter brain health efforts in 2023, spearheading advancements in health care, research, training, and treatments


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Lung cancer, Murtha Cancer Center, Walter Reed

The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC), the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence, hosted its 2023 Lung Cancer Summit at Walter Reed on Dec. 12. The MCC first opened its doors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in December 2012 as a tri-service center where military beneficiaries can receive exceptional care in all disciplines of cancer treatment. The MCC annually hosts its lung cancer summit, which virtually draws experts in research, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship from around to the globe, to share the latest information concerning the disease and its impact on service members and other Military Health System beneficiaries.


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Aviano Fire Department responds to Pordenone fire

Story by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek December 19, 2023 at 10:01AM The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department assisted the Pordenone Fire Department to extinguish a fire in the industrial area of Azzano Decimo, in Pordenone, Italy, Dec. 16, 2023.

AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY

12.19.2023

Story by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek 

31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs  

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department assisted the Pordenone Fire Department to extinguish a fire in the industrial area of Azzano Decimo, in Pordenone, Italy, Dec. 16, 2023.

The call requesting support rang in Saturday evening from the Pordenone Dispatch.

“We received the call at approximately 5 p.m. requesting a water tanker,” said fire Capt. Fabrizo La Marca, 31st CES fire crew chief. “The fire started around 2:30 p.m., and we sent our truck out along with three Airmen.”

The truck from the 31st CES Fire Department was sent through the neighboring city with its lights and sirens on to support the Pordenone Fire Department as fast as possible.

“Pordenone often requests us for our water supply,” said La Marca. “Since we have the 2nd biggest water tanker in the region.”

The fire hydrants in Pordenone are different than the hydrants on Aviano Air Base, but the 31st CES ensures they are prepared to support the local community.

“We were able to get custom made adapters for our fire trucks,” said La Marca. “This way, we can work more efficiently with our Italian counterparts.”

The firefighting operations continued throughout Saturday night. In addition to the support from Aviano Air Base, the firefighters from Pordenone received help from the communities of Belluno and Udine.

Reports identified six people working on the roof suffered minor symptoms of smoke inhalation, but thanks to the quick response from the Pordenone Fire Department, and other supporting units, the fire was swiftly put out and there were no casualties.

“As a firefighter, it doesn’t matter what the color of your uniform, color of your helmet, or your nationality is,” said La Marca. “At the end of the day, we can understand each other and what we are supposed to do to achieve our final goal.”

A Navy Officer Jailed in Japan over a Deadly Car Crash Is Transferred to US Custody, His Family Says

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens has been transferred into U.S. custody and is being returned to the United States.


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