ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — In a significant leap forward for Soldier safety and operational effectiveness, the 120mm mortar system’s attenuating blast cone has undergone a transformative ...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Ayala, acting mortar platoon sergeant of the 1-21 CDEC, led the training. The exchange allowed both Philippine and U.S. soldiers to refine their skills, understand each ...