APRIL 23, 2022 - As of April 22, the United States has now committed more than $4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $3.4 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked invasion on February 24. On April 21, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
DOD Announces Winners of Environmental Award on Earth Day
APRIL 23, 2022 - Yesterday, on Earth Day, the Defense Department announced the nine winners of the 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. "[The awards] recognize installation teams and individuals for their accomplishments and innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies, which support critical mission readiness here at the department," said … [Read more...]
Aviators Capitalize on Black Hawk Capabilities in Kosovo
APRIL 22, 2022 – The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter has been the U.S. Army's go-to aircraft since the beginning of NATO's mission in Kosovo in 1999. In addition to transporting personnel, the helicopter can move supplies throughout the area more rapidly than by ground. The Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System, or FRIES, on the helicopter allows Soldiers who have … [Read more...]
Airman Brings Community Idea to Earth Day
APRIL 22, 2022 – Litter is a big problem with a simple solution – everyone on Joint Base Lewis-McChord doing their part. At least that’s what Staff Sgt. Ciara Love, precision measurement equipment laboratory technician with 62nd Maintenance Squadron, at JBLM is hoping for April 22, which is Earth Day. Love is showing her passion for the environment in a unique way. She … [Read more...]
5-Domain Conflict is the New Navy Norm
APRIL 22, 2022 – Vice Adm. Ross Myers, commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F), participated in the 5th Joint Service Academy Cybersecurity Summit, Apr. 20. The event hosted the military’s service leads on cyber to discuss the use of cyber in hybrid warfare and traditional armed conflict. “Hybrid or Gray Zone conflict is not a new concept, but … [Read more...]