DECEMBER 7, 2020 - As part of the Defense Department's efforts to sharpen lethality, reform business practices and strengthen partnerships in cyberspace, the U.S. and Australia have launched the first agreement to continuously develop a virtual cyber training range. Both nations signed the Cyber Training Capabilities Project Arrangement on Nov. 3. The bilateral, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
First Navy Osprey Landing, Take-off, Refueling on Aircraft Carrier
DECEMBER 7, 2020 - The “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) made naval aviation history Nov. 20-21 when they conducted the first ever Navy CMV-22B Osprey landings, take-offs, and refueling from an aircraft carrier. The CMV-22B is the U.S. Navy version of the Osprey, a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium … [Read more...]
BlueJeans Offers Military Free Video Calls this Holiday
DECEMBER 7, 2020 - ‘Tis The Season to Stay In Touch With Your Loved Ones--Anywhere in the World for Free--from BlueJeans by Verizon. No matter where you are, what time it may be--this holiday season, it is important to connect with your loved ones if not in person, virtually. Seeing and speaking with them, while not the same, can be the next best thing, until we can see them … [Read more...]
A Date of Infamy: December 7, 1941
DECEMBER 7, 2020 - The hum of the engines of 353 Japanese fighter, bomber and torpedo planes echoed through the skies as they moved in two waves from their six aircraft carriers: their mission, to prevent the U.S. Pacific Fleet from intervening in their military plans to take action against Southeast Asian territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the United … [Read more...]
Officials Describe How Arms Sales Benefits the U.S.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 - Officials on Friday announced the fiscal year 2020 arms transfer figures and other Defense and State Department security assistance and cooperation accomplishments and statistics. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency leads the department's efforts to enable security cooperation for U.S. allies and partners, said Heidi H. Grant, DSCA director. Many … [Read more...]