FEBRUARY 19, 2022 - As Russian troops continue to amass on the borders of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is visiting allies in Warsaw, Poland, and then moving to meet with U.S. and Polish troops working together at Powidz Air Base. Austin and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak spoke during a press conference. Both men said that Russian President … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Making Mountaineers with Mountain Warfare School
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 – Each service member who enters the U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School passes under a placard with an ominous warning from Ethan Allen himself: “The Gods of the valleys are not the Gods of the hills.” The students whose legs have jellied after trudging up Castle Trail, whose forearms have felt the fire of muscle fatigue while climbing the school’s ice wall, … [Read more...]
U.S. Commitment to NATO Defense ‘Ironclad’
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 - The NATO allies are united in opposing Russia's actions along Ukraine's borders, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphatically said U.S. commitment to the common defense is ironclad. The secretary spoke at the conclusion of meetings of the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels today. In addition to the many moves the United States has … [Read more...]
Pacific Fleet Launches Nimitz Research Group
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 - The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and U.S. Pacific Fleet announced the establishment of the Nimitz Research Group, Feb. 16. Under the aegis of NPS’ Naval Warfare Studies Institute, the new organization will leverage NPS’ interdisciplinary education and research capabilities and institutional knowledge in new ways to meet the needs and emerging challenges … [Read more...]
Air Force to Phase Out 13O Career Field
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force announced Feb. 17, the Multi-Domain Warfare Officer (13O) career field will be phased out while emphasizing that multi-domain capabilities will become fundamental across the Air Force. This phase out impacts 136 currently-assigned Total Force Airmen in the active component, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. “We … [Read more...]