U.S. Air Force loadmasters prepare to load Jordanian-provided humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a U.S. Air Forces Central HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 24, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2024
Marines Assess Surf Zones with New Technology
APRIL 5, 2024 - Assessing surf zone conditions has never been an exact science for the Department of the Navy. That’s about to change thanks to a recent request to TechSolutions, which has resulted in new surf observation (SUROB) technology to make operational forecasts more precise. Determining whether or not conditions are right for sending troops ashore is crucial to … [Read more...]
Look After Your Heart With Help From TRICARE
APRIL 5, 2024 – Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, about 695,000 people in the U.S. died from heart disease—that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Taking care of your heart is very important. “Keeping your heart healthy is important at any age,” said Jeannine … [Read more...]
Brown Calls for Togetherness Between DOD and Industry
APRIL 5, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., called for increased togetherness and collaboration between the Defense Department and the defense industrial base during an award acceptance speech Wednesday evening. Brown made his remarks after accepting the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award from the National Defense Industrial Association on … [Read more...]
Austin Marks NATO’s 75th Anniversary
APRIL 4, 2024 - Seventy-five years ago today, on April 4, 1949, the United States and many of our closest allies signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, DC. In the aftermath of World War II, in the face of the new threat of Soviet aggression, the original 12 NATO Allies resolved to promote security in the North Atlantic area, to safeguard freedom and democracy, and … [Read more...]