OCTOBER 25, 2023 - The Pentagon announced that a squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft has arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility today. The aircraft will work alongside an array of capabilities the Defense Department has sent to the region in recent days to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves. Since Hamas attacked Israel … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2023
Redefining Cybersecurity a Priority for All
Gurpreet Bhatia, left, the DoD principal director for cybersecurity, illustrates a point as other panelist listen during a townhall discussion on cybersecurity issues Oct. 19, 2023 at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington Hall Station, Virginia. Hosted by the National Guard Bureau’s communications and computers directorate, the discussion was … [Read more...]
DEL 15 Activates Final Subordinate Squadron
OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Space Delta 15 stood up its final subordinate squadron, the 15th Cyberspace Squadron during a ceremony here, Oct. 20, 2023. “This new squadron will rally to the hunt and forge the spirit of defense for the Delta,” said U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon, Joint Task Force-Space Defense director of operations, National Space Defense Center director, and … [Read more...]
Senior Military Official Holds Background Briefing on Israel
OCTOBER 24, 2023 - As we've communicated previously, the U.S. remains committed to ensuring the security and well being of its allies and partners particularly in the face of escalating threats across the region. Given recent developments, I'd like to provide some clarity on our defense posture in the region. As you likely saw from our announcement over the weekend, … [Read more...]
Space Operations Command Reveals ‘Futuristic’ Official Painting
OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Space Operations Command revealed the command’s first official painting during a ceremony October 20. The painting was commissioned with artist Rick Herter and is titled “High Ground Intercept” for its depiction of space as a warfighting arena, now and into the future. The artwork depicts a futuristic U.S. Space vehicle intercepting an adversary … [Read more...]