SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 - The traumatic events of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the lives of everyone in America, especially those working for the Defense Department. Terrorists proved that the very symbol of our national security -- the Pentagon -- was not, in fact, impenetrable. A hijacker flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the southwest corner of the Pentagon that day, killing … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Modernization, Integration Keys to Defending Against Emerging Threats in Pacific
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 - The U.S. military must continue to integrate its warfighting capabilities across all domains while maintaining its forward presence in the Pacific region, leaders said Wednesday. With multi-domain operations, the military must integrate air, land, sea, space and cyberspace efforts in order to achieve overmatch quickly, said Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley, deputy … [Read more...]
Spacecom Allows U.S. to Retain ‘High Ground’
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff presided over the presentation of the colors of U.S. Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said at today's ceremony that reestablishing Spacecom is supremely important, allowing the United States to retain the high ground in this new world of warfare. Space is now … [Read more...]
Military, University Leaders Discuss Ways to Eliminate Sexual Assault, Harassment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 - Top military leaders joined East Coast university presidents and administrators at a conference here Thursday to pledge their steadfast commitment to eradicating sexual violence and harassment on campuses and military bases. The Department of the Navy (DoN) co-hosted its first Regional Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s … [Read more...]
Navy Offers Reimbursement Details for Those Returning Post Dorian
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 - As personnel in Navy Region Southeast return after Hurricane Dorian, the command offers details on reimbursement of expenses for those who were evacuated as authorized by Rear Adm. Gary Mayes, commander of Navy Region Southeast. Per Diem – the money authorized to cover lodging, food, and incidentals – is authorized to be paid to evacuees at the rate of … [Read more...]