DECEMBER 19, 2019 - The top U.S. military officer met in Switzerland with his Russian counterpart for talks aimed at increasing communication between their nations to reduce risks in conflict areas. Today's meeting was the first time Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Russian Army Gen. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the General Staff, have … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
Two Pararescue Airmen Receive Silver Star for Gallant Actions in Afghanistan
DECEMBER 18, 2019 - Two pararescue Airmen received the Silver Star medal in a ceremony Dec. 13, for gallantry in action against enemies of the United States while deployed to Afghanistan. Tech. Sgt. Gavin Fisher and Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen were awarded the U.S. Armed Forces’ third highest military combat decoration for saving nearly 40 lives and eliminating more than 100 … [Read more...]
Navy Museum Receives National Recognition
DECEMBER 18, 2019 - Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) hosted a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy (NMUSN), Dec. 17, honoring the museum receiving its reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), joining the ranks of museums such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the White House Office of the Curator. Chief of Naval Operations … [Read more...]
What it Takes to Move a Mountain: The Regimental Air Assault
DECEMBER 18, 2019 - In a magnificent display of combat power, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing demonstrated its ability to lift a regiment of Marines and their equipment over long distances in a very short period of time in Southern California, Dec. 10, 2019. Muddy and exhausted with dark clouds looming, the Marines trekked across a rain-soaked field, their footprints embedding into … [Read more...]
Wahlberg Brothers Open Wahlburgers at Exchange Shopping Center
DECEMBER 17, 2019 - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will soon welcome Wahlburgers to the family—and superstar brothers Mark and Paul Wahlberg will preview the restaurant and celebrate with the Kaiserslautern Military Community during a preview party at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15. The Wahlburgers at Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Exchange shopping center will be the popular … [Read more...]