JANUARY 12, 2021 - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russ Smith traveled to Naples, Italy, Jan. 11 to meet with forward-deployed Sailors at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples. “This is a dynamic part of the world, and what you do day-in and day-out has strategic significance,” Gilday said. “Today China and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
Wisconsin Guard Tops 1 Million COVID-19 Tests Administered
JANUARY 12, 2021 - The Wisconsin National Guard has administered more than 1 million COVID-19 tests in support of the state’s effort to offer regular, widespread testing statewide. “This milestone further exemplifies the absolutely vital role the Wisconsin National Guard has played in our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “This has been the … [Read more...]
The Army Educational Benefit You Aren’t Using
JANUARY 12, 2021 - Nothing is free. Unless it’s actually free. With a few basic requirements and a common access card reader that’s exactly what the Army Credentialing Assistance program’s $4,000 per year is — free educational assistance for soldiers. National Guardsmen have the responsibility of not only progressing in their military career but also their civilian career … [Read more...]
New Chapter in USMC Support to Presidential Helicopter
JANUARY 12, 2021 - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked the end of an era when artisans recently boxed up the last T58-GE-400B presidential helicopter engine and shipped it out to the Marines who provide safe and timely transportation of the President of the United States. The current version of the presidential helicopter FRCE supports, the VH-3D Sea King, is scheduled … [Read more...]
DNI Welcomes U.S. Space Force as 18th Intelligence Member
JANUARY 11, 2021 - Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe today welcomed the U.S. Space Force (USSF) as the 18th member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). During an afternoon ceremony, Ratcliffe and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond announced the designation of the intelligence element of the U.S. Space Force as a member of the IC. “This … [Read more...]