DECEMBER 27, 2023 - The Eagles have landed. The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4 touched down at Eglin Air Force Base, Dec. 20, just minutes from each other. The new arrivals bring the Air Force’s total F-15EXs to four, all located at Eglin AFB. The two aircraft belong to the 96th Test Wing (EX3) and 53rd Wing (EX4), who also own the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2023
YEAR IN REVIEW: Army Makes a Difference Worldwide
DECEMBER 27, 2023 — In 2023, the Army expanded the scale of training both domestically and abroad. The service continued to support humanitarian missions, both within the U.S. and overseas, while maintaining partnerships through agreements like the National Guard State Partnership Program. The exercises strengthened the Army’s ability to fight alongside allies and partner … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Souda Bay
DECEMBER 27, 2023 – The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 arrived in Souda Bay, Crete, for a scheduled port visit, December 26, 2023. This port visit comes at the heels of the 28th U.S. Secretary of Defense’s visit to Gerald R. Ford during which the Secretary reiterated the importance of … [Read more...]
Developing Social Resiliency During the Holiday Season
DECEMBER 26, 2023 – As the temperatures drop and holiday season arrives, fostering connectedness within not only the community, but oneself is vital towards developing social resilience. Social resilience can be defined as engaging and building healthy and authentic relationships that allow you to be who you are, developing aspects that help one feel a sense of … [Read more...]
New York National Guard Conducts Over 9,000 Military Funerals
Soldiers of the New York National Guard honor guard receive the remains of 1st Lieutenant John Thomas, a World War II Army Air Forces pilot, who was killed in 1943, at the Rose Cemetery in North Rose, New York on May 20, 2023. This was one of 7,100 military funeral the New York Army National Guard's honor guard teams expect to conduct by the end of 2023. (U.S. Army National … [Read more...]