MARCH 15, 2018, Washington D.C. - The United States and NATO are working together to counter the biggest threats to European security -- violent extremism and Russian destabilization efforts, Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, the commander of U.S. European Command, said here March 8. Scaparrotti, who is dual-hatted as NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe, appeared … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
Trump Salutes Military, Highlights Commitment to Increased Defense Spending
MARCH 14, 2018, Washington D.C. - President Donald J. Trump today thanked the men and women of the military for their service and highlighted his commitment to increased defense spending and national security in a speech at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. Service members have the love and support of the American people, Trump said at the start of his address. … [Read more...]
Arctic Ice Camp SKATE Supports US and UK Submarines
MARCH 14, 2018, Beaufort Sea, Arctic Circle - A temporary ice encampment built on a moving ice floe in the Beaufort Sea is providing critical support for three nuclear-powered submarines; the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22), Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) and the Royal Navy hunter killer submarine, HMS Trenchmant … [Read more...]
From Immigrant to Soldier, The Journey Was Worth It
MARCH 13, 2018, Fort Bliss, TX - Army National Guard Sgt. Manthan Patel has heard all the jokes and does not want to be a cliché. "When I was younger I was in biomedical engineering pre-med and realized that I did not want to continue in that field. Every single Patel is a doctor, it's too mainstream for me," Patel laughed while taking a break at the 2018 Army Trials at Fort … [Read more...]
USNS Mercy Arrives in 7th Fleet for Pacific Partnership
MARCH 12, 2018, Pacific Ocean - Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), March 10. PP18 is scheduled to have more than 800 U.S. military personnel stationed worldwide, working side-by-side with host nation counterparts to be better prepared for potential … [Read more...]