JULY 22, 2021 - The Afghan security forces have the capacity and capabilities needed to fight and defend their country, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said today, and the United States will continue to support those forces. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke during a Pentagon press conference alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. "The future of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Navy Experts Meet to Discuss Developing Resilient Warfighters
JULY 21, 2021 - Subject matter experts from the Navy’s Medical, Training, Personnel and Chaplain communities, and the Navy’s Fleet and Family Support Program met at the NavalX facility in Alexandria, Va. July 14 and 15. The conference was held to execute the Chief of Naval Operations’ intent to bring together existing Navy Warrior Toughness and Sailor Resiliency programs and … [Read more...]
Air Force Surgeon General Outlines Future of USAF Medicine
JULY 21, 2021 - From turning a corner in the pandemic and Military Health System transformation, to readying his medics for the next major threat, Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, knows the key to the Air Force Medical Service’s success comes from its most important asset - its people. Miller became the surgeon general on June 4, having previously … [Read more...]
Navy Enlisted Sea and Shore Special Programs
JULY 21, 2021 - All of these billets provide a unique Navy experience while also being very rewarding tours. Defense Courier Duty provides an opportunity to work out of your rate as well as a joint force working environment. Washington, D.C. billets provide Sailors the opportunity to make connections and learn how things are run there. Millington billets are essential to … [Read more...]
Delta Variant Raising New COVID Concerns Across DoD
JULY 21, 2021 — Senior leaders at Fort Knox are urging the workforce and community members to continue following all current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and DoD/installation requirements regarding COVID-19 prevention. These measures remain important as cases of the newest COVID-19 strain, the delta variant from India officially known as B.1.617.2, … [Read more...]