MAY 2, 2024 - Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, embarked upon their first international trip as a combatant command team to the U.S. Indo-Pacific area of responsibility April 18-28. “It is a privilege to be here to represent the women and men who work tirelessly to fulfill … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
Gold Star Awareness Month
MAY 2, 2024 - Every year, our nation's military personnel make selfless sacrifices to protect our freedoms and defend our country. Behind these courageous men and women stand families who understand the gravity and commitment of their loved ones' service. Annually, we mourn the loss of hundreds of service members, whether due to combat, accidents, illness, or other tragic … [Read more...]
Africa Command’s Largest Annual Exercise Kicks Off in Tunisia
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John LeBlanc, left, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), discusses the start of African Lion 2024 (AL24) with Tunisian Senior Col. Tawfik Ghali, AL24 exercise director, during the opening ceremony at El Aouina Air Base, Tunisia, April 29, 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s … [Read more...]
National Guard Formalizes Partnership with Finland
MAY 2, 2024 – The Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland for the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced May 2. The official signing ceremony occurred at the Finnish Ministry of Defense in Helsinki with signing partners Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, Maj. Gen. … [Read more...]
Army to Suspend Temporary Promotions in June
MAY 2, 2024 — Beginning in June, the Army is suspending a requirement for Soldiers to complete a previously required level of professional military education, or PME, to qualify for promotion to noncommissioned officer, or NCO, ranks up through master sergeant. With this announcement, the Army will no longer use temporary promotions for NCO promotions and all previously … [Read more...]