JUNE 4, 2020 - Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he doesn't support invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow active-duty service members to act as law enforcement in quelling unrest in American cities. At a Pentagon news conference today, Esper said the National Guard is handling the situation on the streets and is the organization best-suited to assist local … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2020
DoD Announces New Locations for Additional 5G Testing, Experimentation
JUNE 4, 2020 - The Defense Department already is heavily involved in investigating how 5G technology will best serve the warfighter. Experimentation is ongoing at five installations across the United States, with seven more to come, as part of the department's second tranche of test beds for 5G communications capability, DOD's technical director for 5G said. "DOD recognizes … [Read more...]
Commentary: Unrest in America
JUNE 4, 2020 - Commanders, Please ensure wide distribution of this message. The death of George Floyd is a national tragedy. Every American should be outraged that the conduct exhibited by police in Minneapolis can still happen in 2020. We all wish it were not possible for racism to occur in America, a country founded on the sacred ideal that "all men (and women) are … [Read more...]
CNO Message to Sailors
JUNE 4, 2020 - Last night, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday in a self-recorded video spoke to Sailors about the death of Mr. George Floyd and the subsequent unrest across the country. To watch the CNO’s message, please visit this link. Below is the text of his message: “Good evening, I wanted to take a few moments to talk to our Navy family – our … [Read more...]
A Message to the Army Community About Civil Unrest
JUNE 4, 2020 - Dear Soldiers, Civilians, Family members and Soldiers for Life: Over the past week, the country has suffered an explosion of frustration over the racial divisions that still plague us as Americans. And because your Army is a reflection of American society, those divisions live in the Army as well. We feel the frustration and anger. We felt it this week while … [Read more...]