SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 – The U.S. Army announced today that it has exceeded fiscal year 2024 recruiting goals for the Active component. The Army will achieve at least 55,300 total accessions for FY24 and will place approximately 11,000 soldiers in the Delayed Entry Program for FY25. By comparison, the Army achieved 50,181 accessions in FY23 and added 4,661 in the Delayed Entry … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
White House Directs DoD to Allocate Remaining Ukrainian Money
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - The Department of Defense announced yesterday the 66th round of security assistance for Ukraine, which includes some $375 million in presidential drawdown authority of equipment from the existing U.S. military inventory. Among other things, the PDA package includes air-to-ground munitions; ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System; 155 mm … [Read more...]
Protect Your Family with an Emergency Plan
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 — An emergency can happen at any time. One of the most helpful tools you can have to protect your loved ones is a Family emergency plan. In addition to creating a plan it’s also important that everyone in the household understands what to do, where to go and what to take in the event of an emergency. When creating an emergency plan, be informed and … [Read more...]
FEMA, Air Force Prepare for Hurricane Helene’s Impact
Equipment and supplies for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Defense Logistics Agency continue to arrive at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 24, 2024. Food, water and supplies have been staged at Maxwell AFB in recovery efforts for when Hurricane Helene makes landfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau) SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 - As … [Read more...]
Coast Guard’s Strategic Capabilities in the Arctic
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 — “What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic,” according to Dr. Abbie Tingstad. Tingstad, a renowned Arctic analyst, is a trusted voice on the challenges posed by the changing environment in the region. She is also the first Visiting Research Professor at the Center for Arctic Study and Policy (CASP) at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. CASP … [Read more...]