JULY 3, 2019 - This week, American flags will be displayed across the nation in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Following a few guidelines can ensure we are displaying Old Glory properly. In 1923, the U.S. National Flag Code was created and distributed nationwide. The code became Public Law in 1942 and became the U.S. Flag Code we know today. The U.S. Flag Code … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
President Praises U.S. Military, Families in South Korea
JULY 2, 2019 - The hearts of 330 million Americans beat with gratitude for the selfless service of U.S. forces serving in South Korea, President Donald J. Trump said during a visit to Osan Air Base, South Korea. Trump spoke to service members assembled in an Osan hangar yesterday as part of his visit to the region to attend the G-20 financial summit. A number of family … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Announce Tour Length Changes
JULY 2, 2019 - After listening to feedback from Airmen and career field managers, Air Force officials are reducing targeted special duty and instructor tour lengths to create a more ready and resilient force. The tour length reduction from four to three years for military training instructors, military training leaders, Air Education and Training Command technical training … [Read more...]
82nd Airborne Infantry Soldiers to Test Light Tank Next Year
JULY 2, 2019 - Infantry Soldiers are closer to getting their hands on a "light tank" that will boost the firepower of their formations without slowing them down. The Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle, part of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicles suite, is currently in competition after two vendors were chosen in December to each build 12 prototypes for under $376 million. … [Read more...]
DoD More Assertive, Proactive in Cyber Domain
JULY 1, 2019 - The primary concept put forth in DOD's cyber strategy is "defend forward," but also a priority is more assertiveness in the face of growing threats from outside U.S. borders, the deputy assistant defense secretary for cyber policy said. "We have shifted from ... a more reactive stance as a department, with regards to national security threats in [the cyber … [Read more...]