AUGUST 1, 2023 - August 4 marks the birthday of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a joint Department of Navy and Department of Energy organization responsible for all aspects of the Navy’s nuclear propulsion, including research, design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance, and ultimate disposition of naval nuclear propulsion plants. In 1946, shortly after the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Air Force Takes Action on Mental Health, Wellness, Resilience
AUGUST 1, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force has established a new Cross-Functional Team to combat barriers to mental health, wellness and resilience for Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional … [Read more...]
DoD Updates Its Law of War Manual
AUGUST 1, 2023 - Yesterday, the Department of Defense (DoD) released an important update to its Law of War Manual. The Manual provides authoritative legal guidance for DoD personnel in implementing the law of war and executing military operations. It reflects America's long and deep tradition of respect for the rule of law and the law of war. This is the third update to … [Read more...]
Talisman Sabre Prepares Allies for High-End Conflict
AUGUST 1, 2023 - Exercise Talisman Sabre 23, a U.S.-Australia exercise that includes multiple allies and partners, is all about deterrence, said U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Jarrard, assistant division commander of the 1st Marine Division. Deterrence means preventing war, he said, and the way to do that is through having as many allies and partners as possible that … [Read more...]