A bird's-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons and Allied troops landing in Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. U.S. Maritime Commission photo JUNE 6, 2023 - The men who stormed Normandy 79 years ago saved democracy "and it is all of our duty to defend with undimmed vigor the principles for which the Allies fought," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
National Guard ‘Takes Flight’ with Raven
U.S. Army Soldier Sgt. Byme Taylor, 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Reigment infantryman, launches an RQ-11 Raven at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst N.J. on 1 June, 2023. The small hand-launched remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle provides day or night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. With a flight radius of 10km and the ability to … [Read more...]
Guardsman Epitomizes Army’s “Be All You Can Be”
JUNE 6, 2023 - As the U.S. Army prepares to celebrate Army Heritage Month and its 248th birthday, Spc. Luca Norian, a Massachusetts National Guard Soldier, recently completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, Army Ranger School, Airborne School, and Pathfinder School, all before his 21st birthday. "Spc. Norian is a great example of a young American seizing … [Read more...]
Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?
JUNE 6, 2023 – Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have some questions about what coverage TRICARE offers when you travel overseas. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind. “While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location,” … [Read more...]
Nordic Defense Requires the F-35’s Advanced Capabilities
JUNE 6, 2023 – The U.S. Air Force’s 493rd Fighter Squadron from the United Kingdom’s RAF Lakenheath forward deployed to Norway’s Ørland Air Base to take part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 alongside Norwegian, Dutch, and Italian F-35A Lightning II advanced stealth fighters and other coalition aircraft supporting the two-week exercise occurring May 29 through June 9 across … [Read more...]