OCTOBER 25, 2022 - There are reports of Russian allegations that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb in Ukraine. "These allegations are false," a senior Defense Department official told reporters at the Pentagon today. "The world would see through any attempt to use this allegation as a pretext for escalation. Notably, however, … we still have seen nothing to indicate … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2022
Exercise Points to Ways DOD Can Collaborate With Latin American
OCTOBER 25, 2022 - This fall, Hurricane Fiona tore through the Caribbean and battered Puerto Rico, followed shortly by Hurricane Ian, which decimated parts of Florida. Taken together, the two storms serve as the most recent reminder that ever-more-frequent climate shocks threaten people's lives, livelihoods and stability. Daniel P. Erikson, the deputy assistant secretary of … [Read more...]
Tennessee Aquatic Rescue Team Practices Search and Rescue
OCTOBER 24, 2022 – The Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team and state and local first responders conducted a joint search and rescue exercise on Kentucky Lake Oct. 19. The exercise integrated land, water and air assets from participating departments. The Tennessee National Guard provided a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, crewmembers and hoist operators. The Nashville … [Read more...]
SWO Visits Japan to Engage with Surface Warriors
OCTOBER 24, 2022 – Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Sasebo (CFAS) to engage with forward-deployed Sailors and their communities and connect with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) partners, Oct. 16-20. During his visit to Yokosuka, Kitchener met with Sailors assigned to Task Force … [Read more...]
Leaders Amplify SECDEF Directives for Reproductive Care
OCTOBER 24, 2022 - Last week, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the Department of Defense will take appropriate actions to ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority, and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively. These … [Read more...]