SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The Space Force has announced its new mission statement - “secure our Nation’s interests in, from, and to space.” This new statement was designed to better reflect the vital functions Guardians perform in service to the United States. “We did not hire a corporate marketing team to develop a catch phrase. Nor did generals sit around a table in the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2023
TRICARE Tips to Protect Your Teeth in a Dental Emergency
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 – When it comes to medical emergencies, your dental health may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But dental emergencies do happen, and they can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) covers emergency dental care. As noted in the TRICARE Dental Program Handbook, you’ll pay no cost-share for emergency dental … [Read more...]
DoD Announces $175M in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The Defense Department announced today an additional security assistance package valued at up to $175 million to help Ukraine counter Russia's unprovoked invasion. The package includes additional air defense equipment, artillery rounds and anti-tank weapons. The latest round of assistance marks the 46th drawdown of equipment from DOD inventories for … [Read more...]
U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy Is Seeing Successes
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The past year has been truly historic in the Indo-Pacific region and the Defense Department looks to continue that progress, said Ely Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs. "We are delivering on our vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific and absolutely strengthening deterrence in the region," the assistant secretary … [Read more...]
Serving During a Consequential Time
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discussed current and future challenges for Airmen while speaking with base personnel, Aug. 30. "We are serving during a consequential time, probably the most consequential I've seen in my 30-year career," Bass said at the opening of her Q&A session at the base theater. Before taking questions, Bass … [Read more...]