AUGUST 19, 2021 - The Defense Department has the capacity and the capability to move as many people out of Afghanistan as possible, and the number of aircraft is not a limiting factor, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a press conference today. While the situation on the ground could change, currently, people are being let through checkpoints at the Hamid … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
Navy MWR Esports: Get Ready for the Next Series
AUGUST 19, 2021 - Last year, Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) hosted 22 worldwide live esports tournaments capturing over 4 million viewers. More than 1,700 Sailors and MWR patrons from around the world participated and game titles included Rocket League, Madden NFL and Call of Duty. For those who missed last year’s tournaments, not to worry. Navy MWR has exciting … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico National Guard Supports Humanitarian Mission in Haiti
AUGUST 19, 2021 - Puerto Rico National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and helicopters deployed to Haiti Tuesday night as part of U.S. relief efforts at the request of USAID, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated the southwest area of the country, causing more than 1,940 deaths and leaving at least 10,000 people injured as well as the collapse of vital infrastructure, according to … [Read more...]
Civil Air Patrol Continues Auxiliary Efforts For The Total Force
AUGUST 19, 2021 - In 2015, the Air Force Doctrine Volume 2 “Leadership” was updated to include the Civil Air Patrol as an official Air Force auxiliary, and part of the Total Force. “All Airmen, including the members of the Civil Air Patrol, are directly responsible for acquiring, delivering, supporting, launching and driving Airpower,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ … [Read more...]
Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Conducts Air-to-Air Refueling with E-2D
AUGUST 19, 2021 - The Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation program completed its first aerial refueling flight with an E-2D aircraft Aug.18 at Mid-America Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois. The Boeing-owned MQ-25 test asset, known as T1, transferred fuel to an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, the newest variant of the E-2 platform which was upgraded with an aerial refueling capability in … [Read more...]