WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2014 - While President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech tonight was dominated by domestic concerns, he also addressed national security concerns. “Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops and civilians who risk and lay down their lives to keep us free, the United States is more secure,” Obama told members of the House and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Super Bowl Preparations Include Air Defense Exercise
From a Continental United States North American Aerospace Defense Command Region News Release TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Jan. 28, 2014 - Fighter jets from the Continental United States North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, known as CONR, along with the command’s interagency partners, are preparing to protect the skies around MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, … [Read more...]
Army to Open 33,000 Positions to Female Soldiers in April
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 28, 2014) - About 33,000 of the positions in the Army today that are closed to women are closed because they were in units that were designated as direct ground combat. That will change this year in units that are not under Army Special Operations. The Office of the Secretary of Defense recently notified Congress of the Army's intent to … [Read more...]
Nine Soldiers Officially Named to 2014 U.S. Olympic Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 28, 2014 - Nine soldiers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program are members of the U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 7 through 23 in Sochi, Russia. The U.S. Olympic Committee officially announced the team today. The soldier-athletes named to Team USA are 2010 Olympic gold medalist in … [Read more...]
Pacific Fleet Commander Gets Close Look at P-8 Advanced Capabilities
OKINAWA, Japan, January 28, 2014 (NNS) - Adm. Harry Harris, Pacific Fleet commander, saw firsthand the advanced capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon on a flight with the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, Jan. 24. The P-8A flew an eight-hour maritime surveillance mission over the East China Sea, highlighting the full range of the Poseidon's game-changing intelligence, … [Read more...]