U.S. Airmen with 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups and the 172nd and 146th Contingency Response Flights help to load a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 172nd Airlift Wing, Mississippi National Guard, with personnel and cargo following exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23) at Wunstorf Air Base, Wunstorf, Germany, June 27, 2023. Exercise AD 23 … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
Inspiring Service in the Army 2023
JUNE 27, 2023 – Service in the United States Army in 2023 looks different to each individual who raises their right hand. Sharing stories of service can help educate those unfamiliar with the Army and hopefully inspire others to serve, too. The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command held a Leader Professional Development panel on June 22, hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel … [Read more...]
UKUS Builds Upon Three Nations’ Close Naval Ties
JUNE 27, 2023 - The security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region builds upon the long-established ties between the three countries, the U.S. Navy's top admiral said today. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael M. Gilday said the so-called AUKUS agreement is a "natural next step" for … [Read more...]
Air Force Transitions to A-Staff Structure
JUNE 27, 2023 - The U.S. Air Force is implementing standardized A-Staffs for air expeditionary wings to support commanders, maximize responsiveness in crisis and ease integration with joint force elements. As part of the new Air Force Force Generation, or AFFROGEN, deployment model, presenting forces via the AEW A-Staff structure will increase a wing’s capacity to plan, … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Card Designed for Military Community
JUNE 27, 2023 – The MILITARY STAR® card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members. All eligible active-duty service members and mobilized or activated Reservists or National Guard members who have orders to deploy to qualifying contingency locations are eligible for deployment benefits that include no … [Read more...]