APRIL 27, 2023 - Yesterday, the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the Department of Defense have formalized a framework for cooperation through the signing of an Administrative Arrangement (AA). The EDA-DoD AA provides for stronger transatlantic cooperation in defense in specific areas, including in the exchange of information. The conclusion of this AA is a strong … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
Sugar Bears Deliver Supplies to Denali Base Camp
APRIL 27, 2023 – Almost every year since the mid-1970s, the “Sugar Bears” of Fort Wainwright, formally known as Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, have carried supplies for the National Park Service up into the mountains of Denali National Park for the start of climbing season. This year the tradition continued Monday, with the Sugar Bears loading 8,000 … [Read more...]
Practice Makes Progress – Preparing Soldiers
APRIL 27, 2023 - It could be a large scale terrain model, a pocket map over the hood of a HUMVEE before rolling out, or even hopping on a radio call while traveling to your destination; Whichever way it goes, operational rehearsals are essential to preparing Soldiers for an operation, keeping them safe and conducting a mission successfully. “An operational rehearsal … [Read more...]
Oil Tanker Seized by Iran in Gulf of Oman
APRIL 27, 2023 - On April 27 at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time, Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Advantage Sweet was seized by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy while transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman. The oil tanker issued a distress call during the seizure. U.S. 5th Fleet is monitoring the situation. Iran’s actions are contrary to international … [Read more...]
Arctic Gold 23-2 Refines ACE Operations
APRIL 27, 2023 - The 354th Fighter Wing conducted Arctic Gold 23-2, an exercise designed to practice the wing’s ability to sustain F-35 Lightning II operations from multiple, simulated, deployed locations, April 17-23. “The goal of this exercise was to showcase the wing’s ability to employ and sustain F-35 operations across multiple locations using the Agile Combat … [Read more...]