MAY 17, 2018, Brussels - NATO continues “to adapt, to strengthen its deterrence and defense, and to ensure it meets its core objectives of protecting the population and territory of the alliance,” Czech Gen. Petr Pavel, the chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, said here today. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attended the Military … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
New Changes Announced to Army Retention Bonuses, Kickers
MAY 16, 2018, Washington D.C. - Officials released new guidance Tuesday on the Army's Selective Retention Bonus Program, which includes first-ever bonuses up to $52,000 for those who reenlist for critical Security Forces Assistance Brigade positions. SRB "kickers" that incentivize Soldiers who reenlist early will also go into effect at the end of this month. Details are … [Read more...]
USS Milius Brings Enhanced Missile Defense to U.S 7th Fleet
MAY 16, 2018 - The guided missile destroyer USS Milius entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations May 14 to join the forward-deployed U.S. naval forces in Japan. Milius joins Destroyer Squadron 15 to support security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region by bringing enhanced missile defense capabilities as a ballistic missile defense platform. "I am very excited … [Read more...]
National Guard Conducts Annual Nationwide Cybersecurity Exercise
MAY 15, 2018, Camp Atterbury, IN - The Cyber Shield 2018 cybersecurity exercise is part of the National Guard’s ongoing effort to be a versatile capability for governors of all 54 states and territories. This is the seventh iteration of the training exercise. By working closely with interagency partners and the private sector, the National Guard seeks to strengthen network … [Read more...]
NORAD: 60 Years of Keeping North America Safe
MAY 14, 2018, Washington D.C. - The legacy of the North American Aerospace Defense Command began 60 years ago when the threat of nuclear attack was real. The threat of attack from Soviet bombers and missiles was what citizens experienced every day, said Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at NORAD’s 60th anniversary, today. Speaking at … [Read more...]