SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - Marines, Sailors, veterans and the Honorary Gold Star families gathered at Marine Air Station Yuma Open Air Museum to unveil and dedicate a retired AV-8B Harrier from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in recognition of the late Lt. Col. Christopher Raible and Sgt. Bradley Atwell on August 19. The … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Communications Squadron Redesignated As Cyber Squadron
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - The 55th Communications Squadron recently met all objectives required by the Air Force to be redesignated as the 55th Cyber Squadron. The redesignation indicates the squadron will add a new Mission Defense Team to its overall capabilities while continuing to maintain their legacy mission. “I’m so proud of the unit and our amazing Airmen,” said Lt. … [Read more...]
Navy Establishes New Medal to Honor Fallen Civilians
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 – Department of the Navy (DON) civilian employees who are killed or sustain serious injury through considerable personal sacrifice in the performance of their duties are now eligible to receive the Angela M. Houtz Medal for Fallen Civilians. The award honors the fidelity and essential service of civilian employees who were killed or sustain serious injury … [Read more...]
FED Leads Biodiversity Efforts For U.S. Military
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) is entrusted with ensuring that natural resource conservation measures and activities on all U.S. Forces Korea installations are integrated and consistent with federal stewardship requirements. USACE strives to restore ecosystem structure and processes, manage land resources and construction … [Read more...]
USS New York Undocks on 20th Anniversary
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, USS New York (LPD 21) undocked ahead of schedule at General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk. The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship is currently in a Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability managed by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC). New York has significant … [Read more...]