DECEMBER 29, 2023 – As December draws to a close, the National Guard wraps up a dynamic year, leaving an indelible mark supporting the warfighter and protecting communities. From fortifying a world-leading state partnership program to pioneering advancements in cyber and space operations, the nation’s oldest military organization shined as a trailblazer in 2023. The Air … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2023
Squadrom Trains On New Strike-Fire Pistol
DECEMBER 29, 2023 - The 445th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Management, or CATM, held their first Air Force Qualification Course, or AFQC, with the SIG M18 strike-fire pistol Oct. 15. The course was attended by Airmen with the 445th Airlift Wing’s 89th Airlift Squadron and 87th Aerial Port Squadron, and the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and … [Read more...]
Army Stands Up Special Trial Counsel
DECEMBER 29, 2023 — The Congressionally mandated Office of Special Trial Counsel officially stands up today with independent prosecution and referral authority for 13 UCMJ offenses known as “covered offenses.” “Today marks a historic day for the Army as the Office of Special Trial Counsel begins exercising its independent decision-making and prosecution authority for sexual … [Read more...]
What Lies Beneath
DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Hovering over the calm waters of the lake, a strange device silently surveys every nook and cranny of the unseen depths. With laser beams dancing across the bottom, it paints an intricate drawing of data points revealing the lake’s mysteries. From the deepest depths to the sunny beaches, LiDAR’s watchful eye holds the key to unlocking a world beyond what … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Announces More Assistance for Ukraine
DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Yesterday, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This announcement is the Biden Administration's fifty-fourth tranche of equipment to be provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. This package includes additional air defense capabilities, artillery … [Read more...]