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VirTra Appoints Military Simulation Training Expert to Board

VirTra Scales Manufacturing Capabilities

September 1, 2021

VirTra has acquired a property in Chandler, Arizona, that consists of approximately 4.3 acres and an industrial building with approximately 76,650 square feet.

Police Department Opens One-of-a-Kind De-Escalation Training Facility

August 18, 2021

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has opened the De-Escalation Training Facility at the academy in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is the first of its kind in the Southeast and will aid in continuing de-escalation training efforts.

Michigan National Guard Trains Liberian Soldiers on Small Arms Sim

August 5, 2021

The Michigan National Guard is solidifying its relationship with the Armed Forces of the Republic of Liberia under the State Partnership Program during the Northern Strike 21 exercise.

US Army National Guard Participates in Smart Weapon Training

August 4, 2021

The Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion of the 148th Field Artillery Regiment returned from its annual training after participating in its first M1156 Precision Guidance Kit new equipment training.

US Army Practices Medical Training Before Joint Event

August 3, 2021

U.S. Army soldiers with the 62nd Medical Brigade practiced treating and loading patients onto a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a medical training event as part of Forager 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Metro Aviation Invests in ICARUS Device for Safety

August 3, 2021

Metro Aviation is equipping pilots with Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System view-limiting devices for additional safety and training measures.

Lancaster University-Latitude Aviation Win Award for English Research

July 30, 2021

The Department of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University, in partnership with Latitude Aviation English Services, has won an Accelerating Business Collaboration award to research spoken English for successful flight training.

US Air Force Base Utilizes Smart Watches to Train Better Leaders

July 28, 2021

The Ellington Airman Leadership School is pioneering the use of smart watches in an effort to train tomorrow’s US Air Force leaders to be more efficient, effective and ready in a realm of ever-escalating demands.

Supporting the UK-Qatar Hawk Training Squadron

BAE Instructors Support UK-Qatar Hawk Training

July 16, 2021

BAE Systems will provide Qualified Flying Instructors, delivering both live and synthetic training, to Qatar Emiri Air Force and Royal Air Force pilots.

Improving Quality and Safety for Surgical Patients

July 15, 2021

The ACS QVP will provide a standardized method for establishing, measuring and improving a hospital’s quality infrastructure across all surgical departments.

Major General Andrea Tullos, Second Air Force Commander

Second Air Force is responsible for conducting basic military and technical training for US Air Force enlisted members and non-flying officers. Group Editor Marty Kauchak relates MG Tullos’ insights on the transformation of military classrooms.