AUGUST 15, 2023 - The Defense Department is committed to supporting Hawaii in any way it can as state, local and federal officials respond to the devastating wildfire that swept through Maui, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said today. Approximately 250 Hawaii National Guard personnel have been activated to assist in the ongoing wildfire response and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Pentagon Announces $200M More in Assistance for Ukraine
AUGUST 14, 2023 - The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package valued at up to $200 million to help Ukraine counter Russia's ongoing war of aggression. The package includes critical munitions for U.S.-provided Patriot air defense systems and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, among other items. The items are being provisioned as part of … [Read more...]
First Nurse Serves as Director
AUGUST 14, 2023 - For the first time in Air National Guard history, a clinical nurse took command as director of the ANG Medical Service Office of the Air Surgeon at the ANG Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews. “Normally, it's been a physician or a flight doctor that has led the helm for the Air National Guard Medical Service Office … I'm the first clinical nurse,” said … [Read more...]
Marines Maintain Readiness after Typhoon Khanun
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, … [Read more...]
STEM Capabilities Inspire New Generation
AUGUST 14, 2023 - Science, technology, engineering and mathematics soared at Beale with a visit from a STEM influencer and young minds with a passion for innovation. Students from For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) came to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 3, to be a part of FIRST robotics founder and Chief of Space Operations civic leader, … [Read more...]