DECEMBER 23, 2019 - For the first time in recent years, employees of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport collected toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign resulting in more than 500 toys for children in need. Each year, Toys for Tots relies on local businesses and communities for assistance in their goal to collect new, unwrapped … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
KC-46A Pegasus Completes First Around-the-World Flight
DECEMBER 23, 2019 - A KC-46A Pegasus crew from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the aircraft’s first flight around the world Nov. 26. The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included its debut at the 2019 Dubai Air Show, or … [Read more...]
Trump Signs Law Establishing U.S. Space Force
DECEMBER 23, 2019 - President Donald J. Trump signed into law legislation creating the first new armed service since 1947 — the U.S. Space Force. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md, today. The $738 billion fiscal year 2020 authorization funds military and civilian pay raises, new aircraft, ship construction, tanks … [Read more...]
Air Force Names Newest Helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’
DECEMBER 20, 2019 - Air Force Global Strike Command named the MH-139A helicopter “Grey Wolf” during a naming ceremony at Duke Field, Dec. 19. Gen. Timothy Ray, AFGSC commander, made the announcement, comparing it to the wild animal that bears the same name. The Grey Wolf is the command's first major acquisition in its 10-year history. The name Grey Wolf is derived from … [Read more...]
World’s Two Largest Democracies Share Interest in Free Indo-Pacific Region
DECEMBER 19, 2019 - The United States and India, the world's two largest democracies, share mutual interests in many areas, including defense, the U.S. defense secretary said. "Our defense relationship is strong, and since the establishment of the 2+2 ministerial last year, it continues to improve," Dr. Mark T. Esper said during a news conference today after the second … [Read more...]