AUGUST 27, 2024 — An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew evacuated 104 Havasupai tribal community members and tourists from Supai village in a flood-response mission Aug. 23-24, 2024. “State missions are what we are here for,” said Staff Sgt. Louis Mirabelli, a flight medic and civilian firefighter. “They give us [Guardsmen] the opportunity to serve … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day 2024
AUGUST 27, 2024 — On Aug. 26, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade celebrated Women’s Equality Day, joining the nation in honoring the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This historic event, which granted women the right to vote, served as a reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and the ongoing commitment to fostering a more inclusive future. “As we … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Celebrates Women’s Equality Day
AUGUST 27, 2024 - Walter Reed joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26 and every day. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the day American women gained the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. “One Piece at a Time,” is this year’s theme which was established by The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI). … [Read more...]
Remain Vigilant for Remainder of 2024 Hurricane Season
AUGUST 27, 2024 — The Coast Guard reminds mariners and residents of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to remain vigilant and prepared for the remainder of the 2024 hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October. The National Oceanic and … [Read more...]
Life As A Female Submariner
AUGUST 27, 2024 - When the 19th amendment was ratified on Aug. 26, 1920, millions of women across the country won the right to vote. On Women’s Equality Day, we honor the hard-fought quest for universal suffrage and celebrate the monumental progress women have made over the last century. In recognition of Women’s Equality Day, we are highlighting some of the exceptional … [Read more...]