JANUARY 26, 2023 – Force modernization keeps the National Guard relevant and responsive, so it tops a list of priorities for Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. This extends from updating weapon systems, to force structure, to updating the non-tactical vehicle fleet. However, Hokanson cautioned that “modernization is only as powerful as the organization … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2023
USS Roosevelt Sails with Latvian Patrol Boat
BALTIC SEA (Jan. 23, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits alongside the Latvian patrol boat LV Viesite (P-07) during a passing exercise, Jan. 23, 2023. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
Vice Chief Inspires Next Generation of Guardians
JANUARY 26, 2023 – More than 150 cadets arrived at Virginia Tech’s Goodwin Hall January 20-22, 2023, for Detachment 857’s Space Training and Readiness Squadron (STARS) Align event focused on professional development. Cadets traveled from 27 detachments, each with their own background and experience in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. STARS Align was organized by … [Read more...]
Japanese Partners Tour U.S. Army Vessel
JANUARY 26, 2023 – Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders toured a U.S. Army landing craft utility vessel here Wednesday as part of a familiarization event hosted by the 10th Support Group. Soldiers led the tour of LCU Calaboza and spoke of the vessel’s capabilities to more than a dozen leaders in JGSDF’s Middle Army, which is headquartered near Osaka and protects a region … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Reactivates Base on Guam
JANUARY 26, 2023 - Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony at the Sabånan Fadang Memorial located on the base’s Main Cantonment area on Jan. 25, 2023. The ceremony symbolically dedicated the memorial through the Guam Governor’s office to the people of Guam. “It is only fitting that ahead of tomorrow’s Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming … [Read more...]