JULY 10, 2024 - NATO nations have a long history of working together to increase deterrence and enhance interoperability, and they must build on that experience to draw ever closer, said senior leaders at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum today. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2024
Guide to Absentee Voting for U.S. Citizens Abroad in 2024
JULY 10, 2024 – Being stationed or deployed overseas can be both rewarding and challenging. One of these challenges is staying connected and informed about policies and issues back home. However, U.S. citizens can ensure their voices are heard through absentee voting, even while overseas. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act protects the voting rights of … [Read more...]
Satellite Communications Mission Brings Space Force to Navy Town
JULY 10, 2024 - San Diego has long been known for its strong U.S. Navy presence, but many people may not know it’s also home to part of the U.S. Space Force. Space Systems Command’s Narrowband Satellite Communications program office was originally part of the Navy, delivering communications capabilities in the Ultra High Frequency spectrum to support deployments on land, air … [Read more...]
Army TAP Bridges Gap Between Military, Civilian Life
JULY 10, 2024 — Transitioning from the military can be quite overwhelming. Life in the military offers a stark contrast to life as a civilian, and the Transition Assistance Program exists to help Soldiers navigate the process when separating under an expiration term of service, or ETS. Owen Alexander, Fort Cavazos TAP liaison officer, noted it’s important to distinguish the … [Read more...]
DoD Will Continue to Lead Support of Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the 23rd iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group alongside NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 13, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander C. … [Read more...]