FEBRUARY 7, 2022 - With operations and exercises in support of Pacific Pathways on the horizon, the Army Field Support Battalion – Charleston, is busy supporting the rapid power projection capability provided through Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS). The unit is located at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina and ensures the equipment sets and munitions are fully mission … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
DoD Seeking Pathways to Integrate Women Into Workforce
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 - The "Women, Peace and Security Framework and Implementation Plan" was published by the Defense Department in June 2020. That plan was the result of the "Women, Peace and Security Act of 2017," Public Law 115-68, which was signed into law on Oct. 6, 2017. The three objectives of DOD's plan are: That the department exemplifies a diverse organization that … [Read more...]
Naval Safety Command Established
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 - Marking a significant new chapter, the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) was established during an official ceremony at Joint Forces Staff College today. The command, formerly known as Naval Safety Center, bears increased authorities and responsibilities. NAVSAFECOM will serve as the naval enterprise lead for non-nuclear safety standards, expertise and … [Read more...]
U.S. Releases Report on August Abbey Gate Attack
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 - The attack on Abbey Gate that killed American service members and around 170 Afghan civilians during the non-combatant evacuation of Kabul on Aug. 26, was not a complex attack, Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, said. McKenzie and a team of U.S. Central Command leaders presented the results of an investigation into the … [Read more...]
Marines Participate in Keen Edge 22
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 - U.S. Forces, including III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self Defense Forces participated in Keen Edge 22, a bilateral command post exercise, from Jan. 27 through Feb. 3. The annual event is part of an exercise series that improves interagency coordination, combat readiness and interoperability of all participants. “One of the most important … [Read more...]