Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gathers for a group photo with the defense leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2023. While at the security conference, Secretary Austin will meet with key leaders to advance U.S. defense partnerships across … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
Fort Bragg Renamed to Fort Liberty
JUNE 3, 2023 – Hundreds of veterans, dignitaries, and military Family members joined at the Main Post Flagpole to witness Fort Bragg’s historic redesignation to Fort Liberty at 9 a.m. June 2. The Defense Department last year approved proposals to remove the names of Confederate officers from nine military bases, including Fort Bragg and Fort Hood. Retired Navy Adm. Michelle … [Read more...]
2023 Hurricane Season Begins
JUNE 2, 2023 - The official start of the 2023 hurricane season on June 1st signals the need for heightened preparedness and vigilance among Moody Airmen and their families to safeguard lives and property. The 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron's emergency management flight is dedicated to keeping Moody Air Force Base well-informed and educated, empowering Airmen to make informed … [Read more...]
Defense Leaders Discuss Progress on Alliance with Japan
JUNE 2, 2023 - U.S. and Japanese defense leaders are "operationalizing" agreements that are deepening the treaty alliance, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada in Tokyo. "This is a consequential time for our alliances," Austin said during a news conference following today's meeting. "We are deeply concerned by [China's] … [Read more...]
Guard Takes Holistic Approach to Fitness
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeremy Slen, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ashton Christopher, right, lead coordinators for the Connecticut Army National Guard's Fitness Improvement Program, pose for a photo inside the gym of the Governor William A. O’Neill Armory, Hartford, Connecticut, March 29, 2023. The Fitness Improvement Program, or FIP, aims to revitalize fitness culture within the … [Read more...]