Defense News in Brief: CMS – Countermine System

Source: United States Navy

The Countermine System (GBU-61) is an air delivered weapon with the same form, fit and mass of a BLU-109 2,000-pound bomb. The GBU-61 warhead will contain a payload of packaged darts that function as penetrating neutralizers, designed to pierce the mine casing to affect the kill.

Defense News in Brief: Navy Exchange, Marine Corps Exchange Customers Can Support Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society

Source: United States Navy

For the tenth year in a row, NEX and MCX customers will have the opportunity to support the Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) by purchasing a $5 benefit ticket at participating locations from Oct. 14 – Nov. 10, 2021. Customers who purchase a $5 benefit ticket will receive $5 and a 5% discount applied to a one time purchase made Nov. 4 – 10, 2021.

Defense News in Brief: VH-92A

Source: United States Navy

The VH-92A will fly the president and vice president of the United States, heads of state and other official parties. The White House Military Office determines when the VH-92A will enter into service to fly the presidential helicopter mission.