Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington D.C. March 20, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) MARCH 21, 2024 - China continues to present the most comprehensive and serious challenge to U.S. national security, said Ely S. Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2024
Marines Drive Innovation, Collaboration for Army’s PC-C4
The Stern Landing Vessel, a modified oil-rig industry off-shore support vessel, prepares to drop its ramp onto the beach in order to load cargo as part of Project Convergence Capstone 4, Feb. 22, 2024 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Camp Pendleton, CA. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory contracted the SLV to experiment with maneuver and sustainment options for Stand-In Forces … [Read more...]
Get To Know Your TRICARE Options in the U.S.
MARCH 21, 2024 – Are you new to TRICARE? Have you or a family member recently had a Qualifying Life Event (QLE)? You might be wondering what your health, dental, and vision coverage options are. You might also be wondering what you and your family need to do to enroll. You don’t need to look hard to find this information. If you live in the United States, the TRICARE Choices … [Read more...]
Navy to Support Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
MARCH 21, 2024 - The Navy is deploying key logistics capabilities in support of the Army-led mission to establish a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance, Navy officials said yesterday. Sailors from Naval Beach Group 1 have been tasked with constructing a large floating dock known as a roll-on, roll-off discharge facility as part of … [Read more...]
Help for Heroes: How to Support Veterans in the Workplace
MARCH 21, 2024 - Supporting veterans and military members is greatly enhanced by offering wellness benefits and implementing flexible regulations. Workplace cultures that value employees, adaptability, and diversity are doing a great job of accommodating a small but influential group of people: veterans and their families. From the perspective of employers, it is not about … [Read more...]