JUNE 15, 2023 - Yesterday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, a U.S. Army installation in Wiesbaden, Germany. He met with U.S. and multinational troops there, including Ukrainian soldiers, thanking them for their support for Ukraine. Kaserne is home to U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command and other organizations, including the Security … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
Soldiers Celebrate 248 Years of Army Heritage
JUNE 14, 2023 - On the 14th of June, the U.S. Army celebrates its 248th birthday. As the oldest and largest of the six military branches within the Department of Defense, the Army can look back on a long and rich history, starting in the year 1775. As the Army marks its 248th birthday, it is important to remember the sacrifices and achievements of its Soldiers, past and … [Read more...]
Egypt Turns Over Multinational Red Sea Task Force
JUNE 14, 2023 - The Egyptian Navy turned over command of a multinational Red Sea task force to the U.S. Navy, June 12, six months after Egypt began leading the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) operational staff for the first time. U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Webber relieved Egyptian Navy Rear Adm. Mahmoud Abdelsattar as the commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 during a … [Read more...]
Marines Start CDEX in South Korea
JUNE 14, 2023 - U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, will execute Combined Distribution Exercise near Pohang, South Korea from June 12 to June 16, 2023. CDEX is a combined and joint event in Korea normally executed by forces from 8th Army, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, the Republic of Korea Navy, and the ROK Army. Due to a … [Read more...]
DoD Announces New Round of Aid for Ukraine
JUNE 14, 2023 - The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package aimed at providing key capabilities to aid Ukraine's effort to regain territory and defend against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression. The package, valued at up to $325 million, includes additional munitions for U.S.-provided National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and High … [Read more...]