APRIL 22, 2024 - As an M1A2 Abrams lets loose with its main gun during a portion of a multinational live fire on Bemowo Piskie Training Ground, Poland, April 19, 2024, it is supported by intersecting fire from armored vehicles from Italian, Spanish, and German units on either side. Officers from those countries, observing the exercise from a nearby tower, nod approvingly after … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2024
SECNAV Travels to Key Bridge, Oversees Navy Equities
APRIL 22, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Baltimore to personally assess the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site and visit with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the established Unified Command (UC) while overseeing aligned Navy equities. The UC was established in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26. Its priorities … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania National Guard Members Deploy to Africa
APRIL 22, 2024 - U.S. Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team recently deployed to Africa to support Special Operations Command Africa. Task Force Iroquois teams include nine Soldiers going to Somalia in the Horn of Africa and five going to Benin in West Africa. “Over our time together, we’ve formed a cohesive team that works hard … [Read more...]
Deputy Secretary of Defense Celebrates Earth Day
APRIL 22, 2024 - As we celebrate this Earth Day, we are reminded of our responsibility to protect the planet and the people on it. We all have a role to play in safeguarding our environment. The Department of Defense oversees the management and care of 27 million acres of land, water, and airspace. On these millions of acres, we develop and test new technologies and … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Covers Cancer Clinical Trials
APRIL 22, 2024 – If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI is the federal government’s main agency for cancer research and training. “NCI-sponsored clinical trials are at the forefront of cancer research and care,” said … [Read more...]