FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, recognized base personnel for promoting safety and occupational health, during a visit to the base on Feb. 1, 2024. “This was a fantastic opportunity to recognize the Marine Corps and the people at Quantico who make this mission happen every day,” Belk said. Belk … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2024
Space Systems Command Formally Welcomes New Commander
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - During a formal ceremony Feb. 1 at Space Systems Command headquarters on Los Angeles Air Force Base, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant assumed command from U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein. Officiating the ceremony was the Chief of Space Operations U.S. Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman, who praised Guetlein’s leadership while serving as the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Developing New Medium Tactical Truck
U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, cross a gap with a viper bridge during viper bridge training near Ostersund, Sweden, April 17, 2023. Marines are deployed to Norway as part of Marine Rotational Forces Europe 23.1 which focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare … [Read more...]
TRICARE Kicks Off Unlock Your Health Campaign
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – On Feb. 5, the Defense Health Agency and TRICARE announced the start of a health care awareness campaign in the National Capital Region. Planned through May 2024, the program is titled Unlock Your Health. The campaign focuses on helping TRICARE beneficiaries understand health care services available to them and how to access care through the NCR’s military … [Read more...]
Strikes Against Houthi Targets Protect Red Sea Shipping
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - U.S. and British forces launched a series of proportionate strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. "These strikes are intended to further disrupt and degrade the capabilities of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia to conduct their reckless and destabilizing attacks against U.S. and … [Read more...]