SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor refused to give up. He refused to leave his fellow Americans behind. He refused to put his own life above the lives of others in need, said President Joe Biden. Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to Taylor for his heroic acts during the Vietnam War, at a White House ceremony today. On the night of June 18, 1968, near the hamlet … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2023
NATO Alliance Brings B-2 Spirits to Norway
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 – Two B-2 Spirit Bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., made history by refueling for the first time in Ørland flystasjon, Norway, Aug. 29. “It is extremely important that we participate in the Bomber Task Force and train alongside our U.S. Partners,” said Norwegian air force Col. Martin Tesli, Ørland flystasjon wing commander. “Being unified in our … [Read more...]
SECURE Platform Enhances Security Enterprise Capabilities
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - A new tool aims to streamline operations, reduce data isolation and redundancy, and optimize resource usage across the security enterprise. The Security Enterprise Communication and User Reporting Environment consolidates security-related information and data from multiple systems and users into a single platform, enabling security professionals to attain … [Read more...]
Korean and U.S. Air-Defense Marines Share Knowledge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, exchanged air defense tactics and procedures with Republic of Korea Marines from 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program on ROK Marine Base Pohang, South Korea, from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, … [Read more...]
Senate Confirmation Still in Limbo for 301 Military Leaders
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - The Senate has returned to work, and there is still no resolution in sight of confirmation of general and flag officers by the body. Alabama Sen. Thomas H. Tuberville has put holds on the nominations of 301 senior military leaders in an effort to force changes in the Defense Department's position on equal access to reproductive health care … [Read more...]