Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands with Philippine Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez prior to a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 12, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza) APRIL 13, 2023 - The United States and the Philippines have made rapid strides in upgrading … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
Iowa NG CH-47 Delivers Historic Iowa F-80
APRIL 12, 2023 - An Iowa Army National Guard CH-47 helicopter flew in to Sioux City this week in order to pick up a historic F-80 fighter jet from the Air National Guard paint facility. After being painted, the F-80 Shooting Star was returned to the state headquarters via sling-load where the aircraft was placed back on static display. Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook … [Read more...]
Days of Remembrance Observed April 16-23
APRIL 12, 2023 — In observance of Days of Remembrance, the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) proudly announces the availability of original artwork available for download from DEOMI’s public website, www.defenseculture.mil. Days of Remembrance, an annual week-long commemoration of the Holocaust, will be observed April 16-23, 2023, and include Holocaust … [Read more...]
Green Mountain Boys Demonstrate Agility, Readiness
Airmen assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing, from South Burlington, Vermont, prepare their F-35A Lightning II jets for a training mission at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield , Fort Drum, New York, April 3, 2023. The Airmen are participating in an Agile Combat Employment exercise which tests the wing's ability to deploy and conduct tactical missions with … [Read more...]
Bringing The Thunder: 2023 Air Show Performers
APRIL 12, 2023 - The Keesler and Biloxi Thunder Over the Sound Air and Space show will feature approximately 11 performers that’ll leave attendees thunderstruck. The performers will conduct formation flights and aerial acrobatics with the theme of Heritage and Honor. Below are some of the performances we are excited to announce: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds squadron … [Read more...]