SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 — What does an insider threat look like? From high-profile disclosures and breaches of critical data to mass shootings on military instillations, insider threats pose very real and devastating risks to national security. The DOD defines an insider threat as “the threat insiders may pose to DOD and U.S. government installations, facilities, personnel, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Understanding African Swine Fever
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - Recent reports of African Swine Fever, a viral infection exclusively affecting domestic and feral pigs, being present in Germany has brought many pause for concern. Although it is not a risk to humans or other animals, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to the illness. The disease is almost always fatal with no known cure or … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Encounters Russian Naval Vessels
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) encountered and shadowed four Russian Federation Navy (RFN) vessels 57 miles northwest of Point Hope, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2024. The Russian Surface Action Group consisted of a Severodvinsk-class submarine, a Dolgorukiy-class submarine, a Steregushchiy– class Frigate, and a Seliva-class tug. Stratton patrolled under Operation … [Read more...]
Threats From China Increasing
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails past the flagship of the Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. … [Read more...]
7 New Initiatives to Enhance Well-Being of Military Force
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families today. These actions build on the extensive and unprecedented actions that Department of Defense leaders have taken over the past four years as part of Austin's Taking Care of People initiative. Secretary Austin … [Read more...]