SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 – Soldiers and Civilians from the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) hosted the Hackathon IV in partnership with the Anne Arundel County Public Library to encourage teen interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at the Odenton Regional Library, September 10. Hackathon is a cyber and computer challenge event for young … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
U.S. Needs More Resources for Defense Strategy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - The United States must increase spending to levels not seen since the Cold War to deter the threats of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, said the leaders of a bipartisan commission examining the National Defense Strategy. Former Congresswoman Jane Harman chaired the effort with Ambassador Eric Edelman as the vice chair. They spoke to the Defense … [Read more...]
Largest Military Exercise on African Continent Being Planned
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 – The initial planning event (IPE) for exercise African Lion 2025 (AL25) took place from Sept. 9-20, setting the stage for the multinational military exercise scheduled for spring 2025 across Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal. AL25 stands as U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) largest annual multinational military exercise, with participation from over 20 … [Read more...]
Air Force Concerned About Continuing Resolution
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, in a Sept. 18 letter to congressional leaders, itemized the significant challenges a continuing resolution of any length would pose to the Air Force and Space Force. “A CR of any length impacts DAF readiness, hinders acceleration of the Space Force, delays military construction projects, reduces aircraft … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Apprehends 124 Haitians
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 – Coast Guard Cutter Bear’s crew repatriated 124 people to Haiti, Wednesday, following two separate interdictions of irregular, unlawful migration voyages off the coast of Haiti. Anyone attempting unlawful maritime migration will be rescued and repatriated to their country of origin or departure. “Our number one priority is to prevent the unnecessary … [Read more...]