By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment bid farewell to its Command Sergeant Major during a virtual Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony here Tuesday. Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Justice, U.S. Army Operational Test […]
COVID-19 response
U.S. Army Operational Test Command sends off commander to 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment bid farewell to its commander via social media during a virtual relinquishment of command ceremony Thursday under COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Col. Ronald R. Ragin, who commanded […]
Ft. Bragg parachute riggers turn air drop testing skills into ‘Operation Iron Mask’ for Coronavirus pandemic
By Maj. Cam Jordan, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Parachute riggers who normally airdrop test Army equipment are using their sewing skills to fabricate protective masks to keep Soldiers and Civilians safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In what they have dubbed “Operation Iron Mask,” […]
13th ESC deploys to provide logistical support for COVID-19 response
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – The 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command headquarters have deployed personnel to assist federal and local officials with vital augmented logistical support by assisting with the ordering and distribution of needed supplies, in the fight against COVID-19. The 13th ESC deployed its first Forward Assessment and Sustainment Team (FAST) […]
13th ESC deploy to Detroit to provide support for COVID-19 response
Brig. Gen. Darren Werner, Commanding General of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, talks about a Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission and the role the 13th ESC on April 12th 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. The 13th ESC is providing medical and logistical support to Federal Emergency Management Agency regions five, six, and seven, which encompasses […]
