JUNE 10, 2023 - The Defense Department today announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine containing more air defense and ammunition capabilities to arm against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression. The latest package, valued at up to $2.1 billion, underscores the unwavering U.S. commitment to bolster Ukraine's near- and-long-term capabilities to defend … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
Officials: Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
JUNE 9, 2023 - The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and continues until Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a 40% chance of a near normal season, but what does that mean? Although the Midlands may feel safe from hurricanes at just over two hours from the nearest coastal city, the area is not completely out of the woods. In 2015, a … [Read more...]
Resources For Those PCSing Out at Great Place
JUNE 9, 2023 — The Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, process can be daunting. However, there are plenty of people and resources to help make the process as smooth as possible here. Thousands of Soldiers PCS throughout the year, but there is generally a spike during the summer. Richard Nieberding Jr., military personnel division chief, said they try to process the PCS … [Read more...]
Air Force Team Revolutionizes Stealth Fighter Fleet
JUNE 9, 2023 - An F-35A Lightning II from the 461st Flight Test Squadron recently took flight with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 Raptor – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on both stealth fighters. That success was immediately … [Read more...]
Hicks Hosts Discussion With Astronauts, Service Members
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks meets with NASA astronauts U.S. Marine Col. Nicole Mann, Koichi Wakata, U.S. Navy Capt. Josh Cassada at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 6, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) JUNE 9, 2023 - Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks hosted a roundtable discussion Tuesday with the crew of a multinational … [Read more...]