JANUARY 18, 2021 - In what amounted to a valedictory speech, Vice President Mike Pence touted the Trump administration's defense achievements and thanked sailors at Lemoore Naval Air Station, California, for their service. Pence urged the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden to keep a watchful eye on China to ensure a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Barrett Praises Senior Air Force Leaders
JANUARY 15, 2021 - Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett publicly praised Airmen, Guardians, and senior Air and Space Forces leaders during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Jan. 14. While praising the Air and Space Forces, Barrett highlighted the achievements of the five assistant secretaries of the Air Force who served under her tenure, as well as under … [Read more...]
Fleet Manning is Now the Highest Since 2015
JANUARY 15, 2021 - Chief of Naval Personnel has re-dedicated the nearly 20,000 MyNavy HR personnel to the task of making sure the fleet has enough sailors to meet its missions, stating that his first strategic goal in 2021 is to "Build a Navy that Can Fight and Win." As the Navy moves into 2021, more Sailors are serving at sea today than at any time in the past seven years, … [Read more...]
Washington National Guard Provides Security to State Capitol
JANUARY 15, 2021 - Following a rally at the U.S. Capitol and the protests in Olympia, more than 600 Washington National Guard members have been activated to support officers with the Washington State Patrol to provide an additional level of protection at the state capitol. “The National Guard’s role will be to support the Washington State Patrol in their mission to protect … [Read more...]
Marines Make Better Marines
JANUARY 15, 2021 - Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marines conducted a four-week-long Corporals’ Course, Dec. 18 - Jan. 14, on Camp Foster. Corporals’ course provided new noncommissioned officers with the education and leadership skills necessary to lead Marines. The program of instruction … [Read more...]