SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivered remarks at the Forum at Newport, a conference about national security and climate change co-hosted by the Naval War College and the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, Sept. 5. Secretary Del Toro talked about Department of the Navy efforts to counter the impacts of extreme weather and climate change on … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. Commissions
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) commissioned aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, September 7. Welcomed throughout the week, the crew, joined by the ship’s sponsor, Shana McCool, and McCool’s great-grandchildren, attended community events supported by local businesses, flyovers by the Navy’s Blue … [Read more...]
Marines Launch UNITAS LXV in Chile
A Chilean flag waves during the opening ceremony for Exercise UNITAS LXV aboard LSDH 91 “Sargento Aldea”, Chile, Sept. 2, 2024. The ceremony kicked off the 65th annual UNITAS where 25 nations will train together to strengthen partnerships and interoperability. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that … [Read more...]
From Pinks & Greens to Dress Blues
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 – With one year left in her enlistment contract in the U.S. Army, Sgt. Alexis Banks had to decide what to do with the rest of her career. She could change jobs or move to a new duty station. But in the back of her mind was a third option— joining the U.S. Marine Corps. Growing up, Alexis always admired service members and the stories they told, the places … [Read more...]
Air Force Activates First Air Task Force
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - The 12th Air Task Force, the first ATF under the new Air Force deployment model, was officially activated during a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Sept. 4. Lt. Gen. Randall Reed, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, handed the guidon to Col. Gabriel Arrington, who, along with Chief Master Sgt. Chastity Hert, command chief, will lead the new … [Read more...]