Members of Aviano Air Base take part in an annual Jolly 22 Memorial Ruck at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 7, 2025. The event consists of a daily 5.6 mile ruck until 22 miles are completed. The ruck pays tribute to an HH-60G Pave Hawk crash that happened during routine training, resulting in the death of 4 Airmen. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Chase Verzaal) (This video has been altered using a blur affect for security purposes.)
The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program (OSD ManTech) recently wrapped up an extraordinary week of engaging discussions and hands-on demonstrations at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Austin, Texas. The Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP), which includes representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, Missile Defense Agency and OSD, co-hosted the event.