SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 - A decade ago, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria had taken vast swathes of Syria and Northern Iraq and was knocking on the door of Baghdad when a multinational effort slammed that door and defeated the terror group. Now that effort is changing, said U.S. officials speaking on background. ISIS is a particularly vicious group, and its terrorists … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
DoD Helps Those Affected by Hurricane Helene
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 - The Defense Department remains postured throughout the Southeast to support communities impacted by Tropical Storm Helene, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said yesterday. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend area late Thursday night weakening to a tropical storm as it continued to track inland. Damaging … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Announces $2.4 Billion More for Ukraine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - Yesterday, as part of the surge of assistance that President Biden directed ahead of his meeting with President Zelenskyy, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant new security assistance package to ensure Ukraine has the tools it needs to prevail in its fight against Russian aggression. This security assistance package commits an … [Read more...]
Travis AFB Bids Farewell to Last KC-10
U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender tail number 91948 sits on the flightline during the KC-10 Farewell Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Califfornia, Sept. 26, 2024. As the final base to operate the KC-10, Travis AFB had the honor of bidding farewell to an aircraft that has been a vital component of the U.S. military's global reach and power projection capabilities, this ceremony … [Read more...]
Infantry Division Returns After Training with NATO Allies
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 — The 3rd Infantry Division spent nine months in northeast Europe this year working alongside allied nations and partners to develop a credible and cohesive force capable of countering any adversary. Soldiers participated in 12 exercises, including Griffin Shock, Defender Europe 24, Austere Challenge 24, and four combat training center rotations. “We … [Read more...]