JUNE 25, 2021 - The U.S. military is a critical component of national power, and the combination of the nation's diplomatic efforts, economic strength, overriding hope of the American message and military capability will deter its adversaries and preserve great power peace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said today. A military officer … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
Space Defense Agency Sends Up Satellites for First Time
JUNE 24, 2021 - The Space Development Agency — charged with building the National Defense Space Architecture — will, for the first time, put satellites into orbit aboard SpaceX's Transporter 2 commercial rocket when it launches Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Falcon 9 mission will include five SDA satellites. These include a pair of "Mandrake … [Read more...]
Ebola Exposure Routes Down The Line
JUNE 24, 2021 - Identifying key pre-symptomatic biomarkers for the Ebola virus (EBOV) disease can lead to faster, more reliable detection and diagnostic testing, which will improve treatment and increase survivability for the warfighter. EBOV, also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and non-human primates. The World Health … [Read more...]
National Guard Attends Cyber Boot Camp
JUNE 24, 2021 - South Carolina National Guard Soldiers attended The Citadel Department of Defense Cyber Institute's inaugural National Guard Cyber Boot Camp June 7-18. Twenty-Eight South Carolina National Guard Soldiers from units assigned throughout the state participated in the Cyber Leaders Development Program. Soldiers trained in Security+ (Sec+) and Penetration … [Read more...]
Commander Describes Regional Threats to Stability
JUNE 24, 2021 - Sustainable states throughout the Middle East and Central Asia are important for regional peace, stability and prosperity, the commander of U.S. Central Command said. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. discussed today how non-military factors, such as environmentally sustainable public utilities advance U.S. security interests in the Middle East, at a … [Read more...]