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...]
Archives for 2024
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...]
U.S. Calls for 21-Day Cease-Fire on Lebanon Border
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at the 3rd the AUKUS Defense Ministerial Meeting at the Old Royal Naval College, London, Sept. 26, 2024. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley) SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - The United States yesterday called for a … [Read more...]
Veterans at Forefront of Growing Whiskey Segment
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - Old Lines Spirits is where American military service meets American Single Malt. Founded by two former Navy pilots, the Baltimore distillery set its bearing on a whiskey segment rising in popularity. An emerging category in the whiskey industry, American Single Malt is currently pending TTB ratification to become the first new spirit in this category in … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Performs Third XQ-58A Valkyrie Test Flight
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie successfully completed its third test flight on Sept. 20, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. This flight was conducted in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, and industry partners. The test demonstrated newly added … [Read more...]