FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's Defense-Wide Review is paying off, with $5.7 billion freed up for more important priorities, senior defense officials said. The officials — spoke with reporters yesterday — are looking to institutionalize the process to subject the defense agencies that make up "the Fourth Estate" — parts of the Defense Department that … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
USS Little Rock Departs on Maiden Deployment
FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - Beginning its maiden deployment, USS Little Rock (LCS 9) departed its Mayport, Florida, homeport Feb. 6 for the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, where the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship will operate. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet employ forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, fortify the … [Read more...]
Space Force Making Measured Efforts in Absorbing New Personnel
FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - As it stands now, the new U.S. Space Force has one member: its commander, Space Force Gen. John W. Raymond. But there will be more — enlisted, commissioned officers and civilian members will be part of the new force before the end of the year. Those who are currently assigned to, but aren't members of the Space Force say bringing aboard new personnel will … [Read more...]
Tuskegee Airman Receives Promotion to Brigadier General
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 - Celebrating a 100th birthday is monumental in itself, but for retired Col. Charles E. McGee, shortly after this celebration he would reach yet another milestone in his successful career. On Feb. 4, he found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump. “At first I would say ‘wow,’ but … [Read more...]
Readiness, Safety Top Priorities of Navy, Marine Corps
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 - The readiness of sailors and Marines, along with ensuring their safety, is the premier concern of leadership of the two sea services, senior officials from both services said at a joint hearing of two House Armed Services Committee subcommittees. Navy Vice Adm. Richard A. Brown, commander of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Lt. Gen. Steven R. … [Read more...]