MARCH 8, 2022 - The Department of Defense announced today the repatriation of Mohammad Mani Ahmad al-Qahtani from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On June 9, 2021, the Periodic Review Board process determined that law of war detention of Mohammad Mani Ahmad al-Qahtani was no longer necessary to protect against a continuing significant … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Digital University Offers More Educational Opportunities for Airmen
MARCH 8, 2022 - Digital University (DU) has added new course offerings and platform upgrades as it’s made the switch from AWS GovCloud to the more secure Cloud One environment. The move to Cloud One, which aligns with direction from the Air Force, took place Jan. 20, according to Capt. Michael Valentin, DU director. DU’s lead designer, Ron Stevens, stated the DU team, … [Read more...]
Navy Builds a Livable Camp on a Chunk of Floating Arctic Ice
220304-N-ON977-1037 BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 4, 2022) – Sailors, Marines and members of Arctic Submarine Laboratory carve a hole into Arctic sea ice using a six-inch auger to prepare for a submarine to breach the ice at Ice Camp Queenfish during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022. ICEX 2022 is a three-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Offers $39,000 Bonus for Infantry Recruits
MARCH 8, 2022 – The U.S. Army is offering up to $39,000 in signing bonuses for individuals who choose infantry as a career path and head to training within 30 days of enlisting. Those who want to take their training to the next level with the Ranger option can tack on another $10,000. The infantry plays a crucial role in the U.S. Army's capability to protect the nation … [Read more...]
Defense Secretary Calls for Hawaii Facility to Be Shut Down
MARCH 8, 2022 - The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Oahu, Hawaii, is slated to be de-fueled and permanently closed, Pentagon spokesman John F. Kirby said today. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement today that directs the Navy secretary, in coordination with the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to take all steps necessary to de-fuel … [Read more...]