FEBRUARY 16, 2023 - The outcome of Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine is profoundly important to Ukraine, Europe and all nations of the world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the end of the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels today. Austin also chaired a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which brought more than … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Camp Lejeune Hosts Rifle Squad Competition
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Graf, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, participates in a live fire event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to … [Read more...]
Guard’s Fort Pickett to be Redesignated Fort Barfoot
Van T. Barfoot, after receiving his Medal of Honor during World War II (left) and as a colonel (right). The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett will officially be redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Barfoot, who has extensive Virginia ties. The ceremony is scheduled for March 24, 2023, in the Fort Pickett area near Blackstone, Virginia. FEBRUARY 15, 2023 - The Virginia … [Read more...]
NETCOM Continues Modernization Efforts
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 – Data is the strategic asset of future. Investing in digital transformation and the modernization of the Army’s underlying network and computer infrastructure is essential to mission success. As Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) continues to support the Army’s Digital Transformation Strategy, we continue to make strides with the NETCOM piloted … [Read more...]
US Army Helicopters Support USAID in Turkiye
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 — Two U.S. Army CH-47F (Chinook) helicopters delivered 40,000 lbs of humanitarian aid from Incirlik Air Base to Elbistan and Pazarcik, Turkiye, Feb. 14, 2023. The cargo contained tents, hygiene products, and diapers which were delivered to AFAD, the Turkish relief agency. The Chinooks are part of the 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat … [Read more...]