APRIL 24, 2023 - The Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) hosted a celebration of the Army Reserve's 115th birthday yesterday. Guests in attendance included Soldiers and civilian staff from the MIRC, retired Soldiers who previously served in the MIRC, and individuals from the Fort Belvoir community. "We're all here today because we found our passion, and we … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
Soldiers, Cannonade Salute Revolutionary War Soldiers
APRIL 24, 2023 - More than 200 years ago cannons roared during a battle in Camden, South Carolina the Continental Army suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the British Army. The remains of 12 American and 1 British soldiers of the 5,930 engaged in the battle, would be found in 2022. The 13 would hear cannon fire again, April 20, while their remains were moved in a … [Read more...]
Ukraine Has Leadership, Morale to Beat Russia
APRIL 24, 2023 - More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his war of choice against Ukraine, Ukraine continues to fight, and allies and partners continue to support and stand behind the nation, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said at Ramstein Air Base, Germany today. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III … [Read more...]
USS Nimitz Records 350,000th Arrested Landing
230422-N-XK462-1297 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 22, 2023) U.S. Navy Capt. Craig Sicola, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), front seat, and Cmdr. Luke Edwards, commanding officer of the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, make an arrested landing in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 marking the 350,000th time the carrier has landed … [Read more...]
U.S. Forces Evacuate Americans From Sudan
APRIL 24, 2023 - U.S. forces evacuated just under 100 American staff of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan yesterday, U.S. government officials said. President Joe Biden gave the order to evacuate the embassy from the embattled country. A small number of allied diplomats were also evacuated, State Department officials said in a telephonic news conference. The Defense … [Read more...]