MAY 30, 2024 - A team representing the total force of U.S. Air Force Airmen joined the Moroccan Royal Air Force, Allied and partner nation military representatives, and other U.S. service members in Morocco for exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24), May 17, 2024. AL24 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
Navy Leap Frogs to Jump Into D-Day Events
MAY 30, 2024 - The U.S. Navy Parachute Team (NPT), the “Leap Frogs,” is scheduled to participate in this year’s 80th anniversary commemoration of D-Day from May 31 to June 11, in Normandy, France. The successful D-Day invasion changed the momentum of World War II and led to the Allies’ ultimate triumph over Nazi Germany. ‘D-Day 80’ will consist of more than 120 … [Read more...]
Throw to Know Chemical Threats
MAY 30, 2024 - Compact, throwable sensors allow the Joint Force to remotely identify chemical threats in the air. Advancements in small, chip-based optical readout packages, coupled with low-power electronics and wireless communications modules, have led to developing a hands-free colorimetry-based chemical sensor that effectively acts as a self-reading M8 Chemical Detection … [Read more...]
‘Tigers’ Take On Checkered Flag 24-2, WSEP
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ukya Ortiz, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, readies his pilot for takeoff during Checkered Flag 24-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2024. The concurrent exercises provided ground crew and pilots an opportunity to prepare, load and employ live munitions, … [Read more...]
Secretary Austin Travels to the Indo-Pacific Region
MAY 30, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to the Indo-Pacific region for the tenth time since taking office. His trip occurred as the Department of Defense continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with allies and partners to advance regional peace, stability, and deterrence.The Secretary will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, meet with … [Read more...]