JULY 16, 2024 - The Air Force Materiel Command held its annual Agile Patriot conference July 9-11, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, preparing junior uniformed and civilian Airmen to meet today’s challenges. The event focused on reoptimization for Great Power Competition and the importance of care of mission, self and others. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, AFMC … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2024
Pentagon Condemns Political Violence, Sends Guard to RNC
JULY 16, 2024 - There is no place in America for the type of violence demonstrated in Pennsylvania over the weekend in which a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh today. Singh said the tragedy that killed a Pennsylvania man and wounded others "is not the way we resolve our differences in … [Read more...]
National Guard Enters State Partnership with Sweden
JULY 15, 2024 - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the signing of a state partnership agreement between the New York National Guard and Sweden as part of the State Partnership Program. Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and Marcos Soler, deputy secretary for public safety of New York, took part in the signing ceremony at One World Trade Center … [Read more...]
Enhancing Readiness Through Wellness
JULY 15, 2024 - With a readiness-driven mindset at the forefront, the 375th Air Mobility Wing launched its Operational Support Team in late 2023, embedding a cadre of comprehensive healthcare specialists within a rotating squadron, allowing the unit to achieve its peak readiness levels. The OST’s mission is to achieve enhanced overall readiness and well-being of Airmen by … [Read more...]
Navy Welcomes Carrier Strike Group TWO Home
JULY 15, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Naval Station Norfok to welcome the ships and squadrons of Carrier Strike Group TWO home, July 13-14. Secretary Del Toro was in Norfolk for the arrivals of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107). In May, Secretary Del Toro presented a Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) … [Read more...]