KEFLAVIK, Iceland (June 15, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 and VP-46, while visiting Keflavik Air Base, June 15. The squadrons conduct effective Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), maintain Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), enhance regional stability, promote cooperative maritime safety and security, and conduct … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Senate Passes SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act
JUNE 16, 2022 - Military-Veterans Advocacy (MVA) today praised the United States Senate for their passage of important veterans legislation supported by the Slidell, Louisiana based veterans organization. The Senate by a vote of 85-15 voted to pass the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will provide presumptive benefits for 23 diseases … [Read more...]
Top 4 Best Hobbies for Veterans
JUNE 17, 2022 - If you're like many veterans, you may be wondering what to do after the military. Luckily, there are endless opportunities for fun and engaging hobbies. Here are some of the best options to get started on your post-military journey. 1) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It was developed … [Read more...]
DOD Preparing for Climate Change Impacts
JUNE 16, 2022 - Climate change has serious implications for national security, said the Defense Department's chief sustainability officer and senior advisor for climate. Joe Bryan joined a panel discussion yesterday on "U.S. Climate Security Investments: Changing Plans into Actions" at a virtual Center for Climate and Security event. "Climate change is dramatically … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Raptors Strengthen Regional Readiness
JUNE 16, 2022 - The skies over the Keystone of the Pacific recently featured unique guests, as several visiting F-22 Raptors and Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, conducted a series of missions at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While at Kadena AB, the fifth-generation air dominance fighters, as well as the U.S. Airmen who fly, maintain and support these machines, … [Read more...]