JULY 13, 2023 - Preparing the Army for future war fights and meeting recruiting challenges are among the top priorities for Army Gen. Randy A. George, who was nominated to serve as the 41st chief of staff of the U.S. Army. George, who now serves as the vice chief of staff of the Army, today testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about what his priorities would … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
Navy Implements the Brandon Act
JULY 13, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro directed the immediate implementation of the Brandon Act on Tuesday, July 11, in alignment with Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 23-005, “Self-Initiated Referral Process for Mental Health Evaluations of Service Members.” The Brandon Act honors the life of Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Caserta by … [Read more...]
Army Team Launches Economical Target for Missile Tests
JULY 13, 2023 — A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center team once again provided a low-cost target for the future of the nation’s missile defense systems. An Economical Target-2, a missile target designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection capability, launched from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, July 7. The … [Read more...]
B-52 Stratofortresses Return to Indo-Pacific
JULY 13, 2023 - U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, landed at Andersen AFB, July 5. Bomber Task Force missions demonstrates the credibility of U.S. forces to address global security environments that are more diverse and uncertain than ever before. “The Bomber Task Force is … [Read more...]
New Benefits Eligibility for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
JULY 13, 2023 - If you have been exposed to a toxic substance during your military service, you may be eligible for VA benefits, even if you have been turned down in the past. You must apply by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved. Join VA and the Wounded Warrior Project’s streaming and gaming team for a live broadcast … [Read more...]