MARCH 31, 2023 - In another historic milestone for the 1st Fighter Wing, the 71st Fighter Squadron welcomed its first two F-22 Raptors, tails AF040 and AF042, from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to their new home on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 29. The aircraft, flown by Lt. Col. Andrew Gray, 71st FS commander, and Lt. Col. Matthew Evers, 71st FS director of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Small Boat Detachment Maneuvers
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct boat patrols during a littoral movement as part of MEU Exercise III on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2023. BLT 1/6 continues to enhance rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) readiness through conducting on and off and shore to shore drills prior to … [Read more...]
USSF Completes Service Dress Uniform Fit Tests
A uniform design company measures Guardians for proper uniform fit in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., March 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya) MARCH 31, 2023 - The U.S. Space Force completed its final service dress uniform fit test March 27-31 at the Pentagon. The initial fit test was conducted February 13-17 at Peterson Space Force Base. Fit tests are an … [Read more...]
DoD Official Says Training for Ukrainians Is Ongoing
MARCH 31, 2023 - Since the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine just over a year ago, the U.S. has provided more than $32.5 billion of security assistance in the form of military hardware and ammunition. Allies and partners have also provided military hardware. But the U.S., its partners and allies have provided more than just gear, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. … [Read more...]
DoD Announces New Bereavement Leave Benefit
MARCH 31, 2023 - The Department of Defense announced March 29, a new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members who suffer the loss of their spouses or children. Directive-type Memorandum 23-003 – "Bereavement Leave for Service Members" implements the policy and procedures for the administration of bereavement leave for service members across the … [Read more...]