An LC-130 "Skibird" assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing sits at on the skiway at Willliams Field, Antarctica, on Feb. 6, 2020. The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing flies the largest ski-equipped aircraft in the world and supports Antarctic research. For the 2023-24 support season, the wing has deployed five aircraft and will send … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2023
U.S. Focuses on Deterrence as China Raises Stakes in Indo-Pacific
OCTOBER 25, 2023 - The U.S. remains laser-focused on deterring conflict in the Indo-Pacific as China doubles down on its efforts to boost its military power and engage in increasingly provocative behavior, a senior Pentagon official said yesterday. Ely S. Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said as China continues to raise the stakes in … [Read more...]
NATO Tests New Regional ‘Deterrence and Defense’ Plans
OCTOBER 25, 2023 - NATO ended its largest and most complex computer-assisted, command post exercise of the 21st century on Oct. 19. Exercise Steadfast Jupiter 2023 included more than 7,000 personnel from 17 NATO nations and 24 multinational headquarters exercising every aspect of military operations from the strategic to the tactical levels. “The future of warfare has … [Read more...]
LEAP: The Solution to Language, Culture Barriers
OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Large-scale military exercises across all branches focus heavily on integration with allies and partners as a cornerstone of the National Defense and National Security strategies. While seamless execution of this integration can pose a challenge when differences in language and culture are present, the Air Force Culture and Language Center offers a solution … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Sweepstakes Back for 10th Year
OCTOBER 25, 2023 – ‘Tis the season for giving—and MILITARY STAR® is giving the gift of holiday bills paid in full! During the 10th annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes, military shoppers will automatically be entered every time they use their MILITARY STAR card from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Five grand-prize winners will have their MILITARY STAR card balances paid … [Read more...]