OCTOBER 23, 2020 - The chief of space operations and commander of U.S. Space Command discussed challenges the U.S. is facing in space and the Space Force's efforts to address them. Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, provided remarks from the Pentagon today at the virtual Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office Advanced Manufacturing Olympics today. "A war that begins or … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
Space Force Activates First Field Command
OCTOBER 22, 2020 - In an activation ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, today, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond established Space Operations Command, the U.S. Space Force’s first of three field commands. Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, who promoted earlier in the day, assumed command of the new unit, which is mostly formed from the former Air Force … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Squadron Deploys Oceanographic Sensors
OCTOBER 22, 2020 - The Marine Corps continuously works toward enhancing their operational capabilities while performing amphibious operations to save lives and ensure mission success. For the first time ever, Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, launched four oceanographic sensors from MV-22B Ospreys into the … [Read more...]
DoD Must Rethink, Prioritize Strategic Deterrence
OCTOBER 22, 2020 - The nation has not seriously considered the possibility of engaging in competition through a crisis or possible direct armed conflict with a nuclear-capable armed adversary in more than 25 years, Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command said today. The commander spoke virtually in a keynote address to the … [Read more...]
A New Army Task Force in Oceania
OCTOBER 22, 2020 - Task Force Oceania (TF Oceania) consists of Soldiers from all components of the U.S. Army; active-duty, Army Reserve and National Guard, with the purpose of engaging and cultivating meaningful and lasting relationships in Oceania. Oceania is an area of the Pacific that includes Australia and neighboring Pacific island countries. TF Oceania is … [Read more...]