AUGUST 15, 2024 – The Coast Guard is acquiring the Aiviq, a U.S. registered ship originally built to serve as an Arctic oil-exploration support vessel, which has an icebreaking capability sufficient to serve as a Coast Guard medium polar icebreaker, following modification. The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will homeport the commercially procured icebreaker in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Leadership Roles
AUGUST 15, 2024 - More than 30 senior enlisted leaders from Space Systems Command gathered for the inaugural SSC SEL Summit, held at Los Angeles Air Force Base, July 16-18. This first-ever summit, hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauvé, SSC’s SEL, brought together SELs from across the command’s geographically separated units from Patrick Space Force Base, Peterson SFB, … [Read more...]
National Immunization Awareness Month
AUGUST 15, 2024 - National Immunization Awareness Month, observed in August, focuses on increasing education and awareness about the importance of immunizations in protecting individuals and the community from harmful diseases. Vaccinations play a critical role in maintaining overall health and preventing the spread of diseases. When your body is introduced to harmful … [Read more...]
USS Oscar Austin Destroyer Shifting to Spain
AUGUST 15, 2025 - USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) is scheduled to change its homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. to Rota Naval Base, Spain, in the fall of 2024. Oscar Austin is the first of two additional Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to join the current Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe (FDNF-E) force – adding additional capabilities to the U.S. European … [Read more...]
Houston to Hold Total Army Career Fair
AUGUST 15, 2024 — A Total Army Career Fair will be held Sept. 6-7, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Total Army Career Fair – Houston will have recruiting representation from active-duty, Army Reserve, Army National Guard and Army civilian organizations. “The message is about opportunity,” said Roy Wallace, an assistant deputy chief in the … [Read more...]