APRIL 3, 2023 - The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, successfully conducted Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 31 Event 1a (FTM-31 E1a). The test demonstrated the capability of a ballistic missile defense (BMD)-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage, and intercept a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) target in the terminal phase of … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
Optimize Nutrient Absorption from Foods
APRIL 3, 2023 - As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month, remembering to ‘Fuel for the Future’ is a healthy way to meet our nutrition needs without compromising our food principles. The proverbial saying, “You are what you eat,” reminds us to eat and appreciate heathy foods. Did you know it’s possible to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods, but not … [Read more...]
Crew Controls Montana Missile Alert Facility
APRIL 3, 2023 - To an outsider passing by, the missile alert facility tucked into the grassy hillside of central Montana’s U.S. Highway 87 could easily be mistaken for a long-abandoned military fortress originally used during the Cold War. The few pale-colored buildings sitting atop Alpha 01-MAF are surrounded by chain link fencing, simply identified by one small brown entry … [Read more...]
Philippines, U.S. Announce Locations of New EDCA Sites
APRIL 3, 2023 - The United States stands steadfastly in support of the Philippines as we announced plans today to expand the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Arrangement (EDCA) to include four new sites: Naval Base Camilo Osias in Santa Ana, Cagayan; Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela; Balabac Island in Palawan; and Lal-lo Airport in Cagayan. The naming of these locations … [Read more...]
USS Santa Barbara Commissions in Namesake State
APRIL 3, 2023 – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) commissioned at Port Hueneme aboard Naval Base Ventura County, April 1. "Littoral Combat Ships are versatile platforms. A successor in heritage to the escort fleets of the Second World War. They are fast, agile, and mission-tailored to operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments,” said … [Read more...]