KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia (Sept. 23, 2024) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, commander, Joint Region Marianas, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, speaks at the closing ceremony of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 23, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the U.S. NavyÕs largest annual … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
Coast Guard Hosts International Officers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 — The U.S. Coast Guard's International Maritime Officer School is hosting the 72nd International Maritime Officer Course in Yorktown, Virginia. Twenty-seven students from 23 countries are attending the 12-week course, which aims to teach them how the USCG operates and to provide insight into the history and culture of the United States. “It’s really … [Read more...]
U.S. Gives $375 Million of Weapons to Ukraine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 - Yesterday, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance support to ensure Ukraine has the tools it needs to prevail in its fight against Russian aggression. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, which has an estimated value of $375 million, to provide Ukraine additional capabilities … [Read more...]
Air Force Families Take the Stage
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 - The closing session of the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference consisted of a panel of Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses discussing the importance of family support for military readiness, Sept. 18. Panelists included Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and his wife, Jennifer Saltzman; Air … [Read more...]
My Transition to Civilian Life
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 – Leaving the Army can be a stressful experience, but in my case it offered me a chance to take part in the Transition Assistance Program and a four-month career skills internship. The program promises service members the opportunity to gain work experience as a civilian to help them find employment after their service. For me, it did that and more. I … [Read more...]