JUNE 29, 2022 - U.S. Transportation Command commander Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost and U.S. Southern Command commander Army Gen. Laura Richardson spoke June 15 about their experiences in the military as women leaders during an interview with defense.gov and the newspaper "Miami Today." Van Ovost has served in the Air Force since 1988, following graduation from the Air … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Air Force Celebrates 75th Anniversary at College World Series
JUNE 29, 2022 - The College World Series celebrated 75 years of the Air Force during its Heroes of the Heartland game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, June 21. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin attended the celebration that featured an F-16 Flying Falcon flyover, national anthem performance and swearing-in ceremony. “The College World Series is an … [Read more...]
Disinformation Campaign Against Rare Earth Facilities
JUNE 29, 2022 - The Department of Defense is aware of the recent disinformation campaign, first reported by Mandiant, against Lynas Rare Earth Ltd., a rare earth element firm seeking to establish production capacity in the United States and partner nations, as well as other rare earth mining companies. The department has engaged the relevant interagency stakeholders and … [Read more...]
Vietnam Era Veterans Receive Bronze Star Award
JUNE 29, 2022 - Three Vietnam War veterans were awarded the Bronze Star Medal on Friday, June 24 on the parade deck aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, following the recruit graduation ceremony. The veterans were recognized fifty-four years after their valiant actions in the war. John Ligato III and Larry D. Lewis, who served as riflemen, and Michael B. Ker, who … [Read more...]
No Changes to Women’s Essential Health Care
JUNE 29, 2022 - The recent Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization does not prohibit the Defense Department from continuing to provide essential women's health care services to service members, dependents, other beneficiaries and DOD civilian employees, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said in a memo released … [Read more...]