JANUARY 23, 2020 - Even amid significant successes, the enduring defeat of ISIS remains the focus of U.S. forces and partners in Iraq and Syria, an effort that is vital to U.S. national security, the deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon today, Air Force Maj. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich said … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
Navy Names Future Aircraft Carrier Doris Miller During MLK Day Ceremony
JANUARY 22, 2020 - Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly named a future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN 81) during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremony honoring African Americans of the Greatest Generation in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 20. The backdrop for the day’s ceremony paid homage to the beginning and ending of America’s role in World War II and the … [Read more...]
CBD Oil Off Limits for Service Members
JANUARY 22, 2020 - Water, tea, coffee, chocolates, gummies, oils, honey, and vaping oils are just some of the seemingly innocent products that could ruin a service member’s career. These products are being seen more on the market since CBD oil use has become more widespread across America. The Department of Defense has a zero tolerance policy for the illegal or improper … [Read more...]
Nellis AFB and RAAF Team Up to Support Australia Wildfire Relief
JANUARY 22, 2020 - Australians have been battling devastating wildfires since September 2019. More than 13 million acres have burned across the country as firefighters and emergency responders continue to battle the blazes. Members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Nellis Air Force Base teamed up to load more than 50 bundles of fire suppressant and other critical … [Read more...]
Army Focuses on Making Installations Number One Choice for Military Families
JANUARY 22, 2020 - During an Army Housing Summit Jan. 14-16, senior Army leaders and privatized company executives met at Army Materiel Command headquarters to review the status of the Army housing portfolio and develop a strategy for long-term improvements across the installation enterprise. The Army's seven private housing companies, which have 50-year lease agreements … [Read more...]