DECEMBER 14, 2020 - The nation's first vaccines for the deadly COVID-19 virus that has plagued most of 2020 will be distributed Monday, following yesterday's emergency-use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna said in a press briefing today. Perna is the chief operating officer for Operation Warp Speed — … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
Georgia Department of Defense Celebrates 384th National Guard Birthday
DECEMBER 12, 2020 - The Georgia Department of Defense observed the National Guard's 384th birthday during a ceremony on Dec. 10, 2020, at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia. At the same event, the Ga. DoD recognized several organizations and individuals for their service during 2020, notably the Georgia Army National Guard for receiving the Director's Award in … [Read more...]
NATO’s Success Depends on Ability to Change As Needed
DECEMBER 11, 2020 - NATO's secretary general discussed a wide range of issues facing the alliance, particularly threats from China, and what he expects the alliance to achieve going forward. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary general, today spoke virtually from NATO headquarters in Brussels to the Defense One Outlook 2021, a forum for sharing thoughts and ideas. "NATO is … [Read more...]
Army Must Empower Squad Leaders to Make Systematic Change
DECEMBER 11, 2020 - As a young military police officer at West Point, New York, Andrew Lombardo looked up to his squad leader. To him, Sgt. Allen wasn’t just his supervisor -- he was his mentor. Like with the other Soldiers in his unit, Allen trained him, asked him about his goals, his finances, and what he wanted to accomplish in his military career. On the weekends, … [Read more...]
Fort Hood, III Corps Command Team Remains Focused on Future
DECEMBER 11, 2020 - Focusing on the long road ahead, Lt. Gen. Pat White and Command Sgt. Maj. Cliff Burgoyne, III Corps and Fort Hood command team, addressed 1,800 junior-enlisted Soldiers regarding the findings of the independent review committee’s investigation into the installation’s command climate here at Hood Stadium Dec. 8. “I got that report yesterday. I got to read … [Read more...]