JUNE 15, 2020 - President Donald J. Trump told the graduating class of U.S. Military Academy cadets that they are the embodiment of duty, honor and country. He said they could have gone to any top-ranked university but instead chose to devote their lives to the defense of America. "The survival of America and the endurance of civilization itself depends on the men and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2020
Today U.S. Army Celebrates 245 Years, Legacy of Service to Nation
JUNE 14, 2020 - Today marks 245 years of the Army’s legacy of service to the nation. June 14 is also Flag Day and provides an opportunity to showcase patriotism and the shared Army values of love of country and oaths to defend the American way of life. This year’s birthday theme, “America’s Army: When We are Needed, We are There,” provides an overarching framework to … [Read more...]
Social Media to Air Army’s Virtual Birthday Tribute
JUNE 13, 2020 - History will be made Sunday night, the 245th birthday of the Army, when for the first time ever senior leaders will hold a virtual tribute to America. Anyone with internet access is encouraged to tune-in at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, and to watch with their Families. Speakers include Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy; Chief of Staff of … [Read more...]
Future Vertical Lift Pushes Forward with New Requirements
JUNE 12, 2020 - All four of Future Vertical Lift’s signature modernization efforts now have approved requirements, as the Army strives to rapidly develop new aircraft to achieve overmatch, its leader said Wednesday. The top priorities include the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, Future Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Modular Open … [Read more...]
We’ll Handle Our Own Alleged War Criminals
JUNE 12, 2020 - The United States has a good track record of investigating and prosecuting the alleged criminal actions of its own service members, and the International Criminal Court should stay out of U.S. business, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said. In 2017, the International Criminal Court announced its intention to investigate U.S. service members for alleged … [Read more...]