MAY 25, 2022 – “The Indo-Pacific region is the most disaster prone region in the world,” said Lt. Col. Patrick Blankenship, G9 Director of Civil Affairs with I Corps. “It's not a matter of if it's going to happen but when.” Although natural disasters are to be expected, they still leave a lasting effect on the communities impacted. Military as well as civilian-led … [Read more...]
Solar Project Begins on Los Alamitos Joint Base
MAY 25, 2022 – A 100-acre solar project that will bolster the power grid in Southern California and provide two weeks of emergency power for Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, broke ground May 19. The 26-megawatt solar project will be constructed, owned and operated by Bright Canyon Energy on a 30-year land lease in a public-private partnership between the energy … [Read more...]
USSF Releases Grooming, Uniform Policy Updates
MAY 25, 2022 - In a Space Force Guidance Memorandum published today, the Space Force announced updates to grooming and uniform policy that reflect the nation’s sixth service identity and culture. The image Guardians present in uniform is a symbol of service identify and culture, and Guardians at all levels contributed to defining these updates to ensure all uniforms and … [Read more...]
Honoring the Merchant Mariner – National Maritime Day 2022
MAY 25, 2022 - National Maritime Day is celebrated each year to recognize some of our nation’s most important professionals, the Merchant Mariners. This day is set aside to honor the dedication and sacrifices, both past and present, our nation’s U.S. Merchant Mariners make every day. Military Sealift Command (MSC) supported a National Maritime Day 2022 celebration in … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters Brief Mission to POTUS
MAY 25, 2022 - It’s not every day that a unit gets invited to participate in an event that informs the President of the United States about interagency efforts to prepare for and respond to hurricanes. That day turned out to be May 18 for one 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J Super Hercules aircrew and 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members, assigned to the … [Read more...]