OCTOBER 11, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro addressed a gathering of small business leaders during San Francisco Fleet Week, emphasizing the vital role they play in supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps today. The event, titled "Breaking Barriers: A Department of the Navy & SBA Partnership for Small Business Success," was held at the San Francisco SBA … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Bradley Tanks Ready to Roll in Croatia
OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Twenty-two Bradley M2A2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles arrived in Croatia last December to be restored at Djuro Djaković Special Vehicles (DDSV) facility. Less than a year later, the first three Bradleys have come off the refurbishment line, ready to enhance and modernize Croatia’s infantry capabilities. The foreign military sales case currently includes 62 … [Read more...]
U.S., Vietnam Deepening Defense Cooperation
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Vietnam Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang participate in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Defense cooperation and shared security interests in Vietnam have been expanding, said Jedidiah P. … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Navy Wounded Warrior Program
OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Previously known as Safe Harbor, the Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) program was established to provide personalized assistance and resources to service members navigating the complexities of recovery and rehabilitation. From physical injuries to invisible wounds, NWW offers a comprehensive network of support tailored to meet the unique needs of each … [Read more...]
X-37B Begins Novel Space Maneuver
OCTOBER 11, 2024 - The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) will begin executing a series of novel maneuvers, called aerobraking, to change its orbit around Earth and safely dispose of its service module components in accordance with recognized standards for space debris mitigation. Since December 28, 2023, the United States Space Force, supported by the Air Force Rapid … [Read more...]