MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 22, 2023) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday is presented with a medallion upon his arrival to the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, Feb. 22. Gilday visited the Philippines to engage with government officials and military leadership to discuss interoperability and further advance regional maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
U.S. Not Yet Seeing China Giving Lethal Aid to Russia
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh speaks during an on-camera press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb.22, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) FEBRUARY 23, 2023 - The United States has not yet seen China giving lethal aid to Russia in its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, but the Chinese also haven't taken that aid … [Read more...]
Service Members Should Avoid Foods With Poppy Seeds
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 - Service members may want to hold off ordering that "everything" bagel. It's not an urban legend: Eating poppy seeds can cause diners to test positive for codeine on a urinalysis, Defense Department officials said in a memo released yesterday. "Recent data suggests certain poppy seeds varieties may have higher codeine contamination than previously … [Read more...]
EV Charging Stations Being Installed at Fort Knox
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 – Electric vehicle drivers will soon be able to charge their batteries at one of two Fort Knox locations. Following months of planning and infrastructure groundwork, eight charging ports are scheduled to be operational at each of the two sites on or around April 1. Fort Knox Directorate of Public Works Energy Program manager R.J. Dyrdek said a lot went into … [Read more...]
Guard Leaders Look to Enhance Already Strong Ties
Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, visits defense leaders and troops, Helsinki, Finland, Feb. 14, 2023. This image was acquired using a cellular device. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill) FEBRUARY 22, 2023 – The National Guard’s most senior general met with Finland’s defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day stop … [Read more...]