JULY 19, 2023 - Legend has it that U.S. Marine Capt. William Jones illustrated a request in 1799: “The Continental ship Providence, now lying at Boston, is bound on a short cruise, immediately; a few good men are wanted to make up her complement.” Since then, “A Few Good Men,” has been seen on posters, in commercials and as the title of movies. The Marine Corps is still … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
Ukraine Defense Contact Group Members Remain Unified
JULY 19, 2023 - There is no lessening of the solidarity of members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the conclusion of the 14th meeting of the group, today. Austin and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to the press about the virtual meeting of 50 nations committed to supporting … [Read more...]
Milley Touts Successes of Guard’s State Partnership Program
Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers keynote remarks during the 30th Anniversary Conference for the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program at National Harbor, Maryland, July 17, 2023. The SPP pairs Guard elements from every state, territory and the District of Columbia, with partner nations worldwide to build enduring … [Read more...]
DoD Increases Military Presence Near Oman
JULY 18, 2023 - The Defense Department today announced an increased presence in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, including an additional Navy destroyer along with fighter jets. "In response to a number of recent, alarming events in the Strait of Hormuz, the secretary of defense has ordered the deployment of the of the destroyer USS Thomas Hudner, F-35 … [Read more...]
WMD Expert Highlights Threat Posed by Chemical Weapons
JULY 17, 2023 – A Weapons of Mass Destruction expert discussed the lessons learned from eliminating Syria's chemical weapons program and how those lessons may apply to future large-scale combat operations. Dr. Philipp C. Bleek spoke to Army leaders from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, … [Read more...]