JUNE 25, 2024 - U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife emphasized the continued importance of the U.S. and Royal Australian Air Forces tearing down roadblocks and increasing interoperability during the annual Air Senior National Representatives Forum at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle, Australia. ASNR is a bilateral U.S. Air Force - RAAF engagement established in … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2024
Guard Modernizes with NextGen Squad Weapons
JUNE 25, 2024 – Soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, conducted an integrated training weapons strategy qualification table for the newly fielded Next Generation Squad Weapon Rifle, XM7, and the Next Generation Squad Weapon Automatic Rifle, XM250, during a week-long training event … [Read more...]
USMC Bridging Cultures Through Service in the Philippines
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt Francisderick Corpuz, center, an air intelligence officer with Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to a Philippine Marine during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 18, 2024.Corpuz’s background as a Filipino native enabled him to deploy as a cultural liaison during MASA 24, bridging … [Read more...]
U.S. Slated to Meet Africa Defense Chiefs in Botswana
JUNE 25, 2024 - Defense leaders from dozens of African nations will meet beginning tomorrow as part of the 2024 Africa Chiefs of Defense Conference in Botswana. The United States and Botswana will co-host the conference in the capital city Gaborone during the last week of June. The event brings together military leaders from across Africa to exchange knowledge, encourage … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases 2025 Special Duty Assignment Pay
JUNE 25, 2024 - The Air Force and Space Force have completed the annual review of special duty assignment pay for enlisted members and established new guidelines to support a quadrennial SDAP board process. The SDAP board has transitioned to having a board every four years, rather than annually. The change is intended to stabilize the budget for Airmen and Guardians … [Read more...]