JUNE 26, 2024 – Motivation. Drive. Spirit. As Soldiers with the World Athlete Program at Fort Carson, Colorado, push themselves, they have one goal – to qualify for the summer Olympics and Paralympics. The WCAP coaching and high-performance team consists of former Olympians and experts in strength and conditioning, athletic training, nutrition and massage therapy. They work … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2024
Navy Hosts Climate Exercise with Caribbean Partners
JUNE 26, 2024 – The Department of the Navy (DON) is hosting a Climate Tabletop Exercise June 25-26 with Caribbean nations to identify areas of collaboration to increase climate resilience. The DON convened role players from the Department of Defense, federal agencies, Caribbean climate resilience stakeholders, and the U.S. Interagency community to contribute their expertise … [Read more...]
Diplomacy Is Needed to Restore Calm on Israel-Lebanon Border
JUNE 26, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he is concerned about the rise in rocket attacks in Israel's north by Lebanese Hezbollah. "We're urgently seeking a diplomatic agreement that restores lasting calm to Israel's northern border and enables civilians to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border," Austin said, as he … [Read more...]
Battlefield Realities at Center of NATO-Ukraine Forum
Defense leaders participate in a panel discussion on the value of international cooperation in defense innovation during a panel at the NATO-Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit at AGH University of Krakow from 4-6 June, 2024 (from left to right) moderator, Izabela Albrycht, Director of the Cybersecurity Centre, AGH University of Krakow; … [Read more...]
Austin to Discuss Middle East Situation With Israeli Counterpart
240607-N-EY390-1502 RED SEA (June 7, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) steam in formation in the Red Sea, June 7. The IKECSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) JUNE … [Read more...]