NOVEMBER 2, 2018, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, IN -The Civil Air Patrol has been around since the dawn of World War II, carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. As an official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, its 60,000 members selflessly devote their time and energy in times of disaster while also supporting the future of aviation. One … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2018
Mattis Shares Threat Assessments Behind New National Defense Strategy
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shared the thinking behind the new National Defense Strategy during a discussion at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday. Released in January, the strategy sees Russia and China as the greatest threats, with Iran and North Korea as regional threats. Violent extremism rounds out the threat … [Read more...]
Army Honors Native American Heritage Month
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - November is National Native American Heritage Month, honoring American Indians and Alaska Natives. This year's theme is Sovereignty, Trust, Resilience. Native Americans have profoundly shaped the character and cultural heritage of the nation. During this month the Army will recognize the contributions of Native American Soldiers who have served in the U.S. … [Read more...]