U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624) is moored to the pier in full-dress, June 21, 2024, for the cutter's heritage recognition ceremony in Pensacola, Florida. Dauntless was recognized for 56 years of service to the nation in the presence of current and former crew members, family, and friends before it was placed in commission, special status. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
The Shift to SATCOM Launch and Recovery
JUNE 24, 2024 – Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, achieved a significant operational milestone with the successful execution of a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Launch and Recovery (SLR) flight with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) MQ-9A Aircraft System on June 20, 2024. This marks the … [Read more...]
AUKUS Shines Spotlight on Power of Partnerships
JUNE 24, 2024 - The security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, known as AUKUS, is aimed at promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and represents a tangible example of the Defense Department's longstanding commitment to deepening alliances, a senior Pentagon official said today. Madeline Mortelmans, acting assistant secretary of defense … [Read more...]
New Training Program Launches at Holloman AFB
Airmen from the 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit complete a 200-hour turboprop engine inspection as part of the Multi-Capable Airmen training program at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 14, 2024. The MCA training program has helped train and prepare Airmen for various tasks that contribute to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle … [Read more...]
Army Corps Leaders Visit Hawai’i Wildfires
JUNE 21, 2024 —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, accompanied by Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick, recently visited the Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field office team on the island of Maui. The visit, which took place on June 12, aimed to assess the ongoing progress of USACE missions in support of the Kula … [Read more...]