AUGUST 30, 2021 - During the Cold War, the U.S. faced one peer competitor, the Soviet Union. Today, Russia and China, both peer competitors, are seen as sometimes collaborating in opportunistic ways, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said. Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, spoke today at the Hudson Institute. "China's strategic … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
Flights Take Afghan Evacuees from Italy to the U.S.
AUGUST 30, 2021 – Evacuees from Afghanistan departed Naval Air Station Sigonella Aug. 28th en route to the United States. The U.S.-bound planes took off at full capacity carrying American citizens and vulnerable Afghans to Philadelphia and Dulles Airport as part of Operation Allies Refuge. “The United States has successfully evacuated and facilitated the evacuation of over … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: Army Real Estate Dot Mil
AUGUST 30, 2021 - The Army will soon pilot an online real estate tool, akin to commercial marketplaces like Zillow or Redfin, to help installations match the supply of available facilities with the demand from units and organizations around the globe, an installation expert said earlier this month. The Army recently received congressional approval to test an online Real … [Read more...]
DoD Building Capacity For 50,000 Afghan Evacuees
AUGUST 30, 2021 - As part of Operation Allies Refuge, the Defense Department is building capacity to house up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees on seven different military installations across the United States. "The request for assistance from the State Department specifically requested that the Department of Defense provide culturally appropriate food, water, bedding, religious … [Read more...]
6 Advantages Of Serving In The Army
AUGUST 30, 2021 - The U.S. Army is one of the oldest and most respected American institutions there is. If you’re trying to decide what career might be right for you, then there are few better options for people who want job security and an unmatched sense of coworker camaraderie. Of course, the work is tough. However, it comes with a long list of attractive benefits that … [Read more...]