AUGUST 22, 2023 – At the end of this month, Department of Defense civilian retiree ID cards will no longer be valid. This means that, unless action is taken, civilian retirees will no longer be allowed access to military installations. The DOD announced in February that the issuance of new civilian retiree ID cards would be terminated immediately. Previously issued cards … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Task Force Brings Capabilities to FEMA-led Response in Maui
AUGUST 22, 2023 — The joint task force responding to the devastating Maui wildfires is bringing the full weight of the Defense Department to the interagency effort, its deputy commander said. Led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 700 DOD personnel and 140 Coast Guardsmen are part of the coordinated response, as military members work alongside interagency … [Read more...]
Families of Korean War Missing Are Still Hopeful
Dr. Veronica Keyes, forensic anthropologist with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), secures a box containing the possible remains of service members lost in the Korean War during a unilateral transfer in Wonsan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, July 27, 2018. The boxes were transported via military aircraft to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, for initial … [Read more...]
B-2 Operational Flexibility Drives Deterrence World Wide
AUGUST 22, 2023 – Whiteman Air Force Base’s operations’ Airmen play a crucial role in the U.S. Air Force’s concept of Agile Combat Employment in Iceland. ACE is a warfighting concept that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and the effective utilization of multi-capable Airmen to enhance operations. The 393rd EBS operations Airmen are comprised of career fields such as … [Read more...]
Army Successfully Fires Tomahawk Missiles from MRC System
AUGUST 22, 2023 — The Army took its next step in bolstering its top modernization priority with a successful launch of the Tomahawk missile from its mid-range capability prototype system on June 27, showcasing the potential of its newest, ground-based missile launcher. Soldiers from the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington and Sailors from the … [Read more...]