Archives for February 2024

Austin Marks Two Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - Two years ago, Russian forces launched an illegal and indefensible all-out invasion of Ukraine. But Ukraine's defiance in the face of Putin's aggression and atrocities has inspired free people everywhere. Over the past two years, Putin has assumed that Ukraine's forces would collapse and that Ukraine's friends would cower. He couldn't have been more … [Read more...]

Energy, Installations, Environment Leadership Visits Buckley

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment Honorable Dr. Ravi I. Chaudhary and Senior Enlisted Leader for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider met with Space Base Delta 2 leadership to discuss important infrastructure topics … [Read more...]

Navy’s New Council to Deter Adversarial Foreign Investment Risks

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the formation of the Department of the Navy (DON) Maritime Economic Deterrence Executive Council (MEDEC) during a panel discussion hosted by the Aspen Institute and powered by the Bloomberg Foundation, Feb. 22. MEDEC, co-chaired by our Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for … [Read more...]

Air Force Chief Flosi Gives Advice to Airmen

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - Make every day count. As Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi departs his position as Command Chief of Air Force Materiel Command to take on the role of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, he leaves just a few words of advice to the Airmen across AFMC as they work to re-optimize the Department of the Air Force for Great Power Competition. “Make every … [Read more...]

Army Astronaut Receives Rare Qualification Device

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 — Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth awarded Col. Frank Rubio the Army Astronaut Device during a pinning ceremony at the Pentagon today. Rubio spent 371 days aboard the International Space Station from 2022-2023 breaking the record for the longest spaceflight for an American astronaut. “Col. Rubio, you are a stellar example of the Army’s core values … [Read more...]

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Guard Conducts Soldier Borne Sensor Drone Training

DECEMBER 18, 2025 – Infantry cadre assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, or RTI, conducted Soldier Borne Sensor, or SBS, training Dec. 9–11, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit reconnaissance and prepare instructors for future unmanned aircraft system integration. The training familiarized the cadre with […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]