MAY 27, 2022 - Early next month, NATO kicks off the 51st iteration of its annual Baltic Operations exercise, which this year runs June 5-17 in the Baltic Sea, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said. "[The exercise] provides a unique training opportunity that strengthens combined response capability and is critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
USS Charleston Delivers, Displays LCS Versatility
MAY 27, 2022 – The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) conducted a vertical replenishment-at-sea of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the Philippine Sea, May 21. During this evolution, USS Charleston trained for resupply tasking in a contested maritime environment. In recent weeks, the littoral combat ships deployed to the … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces New Mustache Policy, Sister Service Patch
MAY 27, 2022 - The Air Force recently published a memorandum outlining updates to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, which include mustache, sister service and joint unit patch wear guidance. The updates are effective immediately for Airmen. "These changes … [Read more...]
Public Health Officials Offer Information About Monkeypox
MAY 27, 2022 - Despite the increase of monkeypox cases in Europe, Public Health Command Europe officials say the military community is at low risk of contracting the virus. However, Public Health officials want the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the virus. "Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus," said Lt. Col. … [Read more...]
Russia, China Pose Security Challenges to Europe
MAY 27, 2022 - NATO's importance in deterring aggression and misbehavior by Russia and China in Europe cannot be overstated, Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who are considering him to be commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander of Europe. Cavoli said today that, in response to the illegal and … [Read more...]