AUGUST 3, 2024 - The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said yesterday. Vipin Narang, acting secretary of defense for space policy, said the Defense Department remains focused on continuing to strengthen its alliances and partnerships throughout the globe … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Be the Face of Integrity and Discipline
AUGUST 2, 2024 - August is Foreign Object Debris awareness month and Corpus Christi Army Depot FOD prevention program managers want you to be remembered for doing quality work and not dropping foreign object debris. Imagine having surgery and, by accident, the surgeon dropped surgical instruments in your body. Most likely, a foreign object would adversely affect your body, … [Read more...]
Nuclear Threats and the Role of Allies
AUGUST 2, 2024 - I have been honored to serve as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and then Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy for the past two and a half years. These have been some of the most challenging years for U.S. nuclear policy this century – and some of my most professionally fulfilling. The key message I'd like to leave you … [Read more...]
DeGoes to be Next Air Force Surgeon General
AUGUST 2, 2024 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force surgeon general July 31. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force. The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed DeGoes by voice vote. “I am honored the U.S. Senate has confirmed my appointment as the surgeon … [Read more...]
Guard Sends Aviation Assets to Support CA Wildfires
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard conduct pre-flight checks before take off, August 1, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Two UH-60 aircraft with Bambi Buckets and 13 personnel from the Arizona National Guard are deploying to Mather Field, CA to support the firefighting efforts, amidst a significant surge in wildfire activity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carlos … [Read more...]