The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departs Seattle for a multi-month deployment through the Arctic, June 12, 2024. The Healy is the United States' largest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker and was commissioned in 2000. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler) JUNE 14, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Air Force Medical Readiness Part of Warfighting Force Elements
JUNE 14, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin postured the Air Force Medical Service to better serve installation commanders and the medical readiness of Airmen and Guardians by signing Program Action Directive 24-01, June 12. The PAD authorizes the formation of the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM, as a … [Read more...]
Austin Underscores Commitment to Ukraine Security
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the 23rd iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group alongside NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 13, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander C. … [Read more...]
Army’s Celebrates 249th Birthday Worldwide
U.S. Army Pfc. Daniel Adams assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Hon. Mario Diaz, and Director of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Laura Potter participate in the Army 249th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., June 13, 2024. The U.S. Army, established June 14, 1775, celebrates 249 years of … [Read more...]
Biden, Zelenskyy Sign 10-Year Bilateral Security Agreement
JUNE 14, 2024 - President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year bilateral security pact aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself in the present while also deterring aggression in the future. "Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine's credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term," Biden said during remarks shortly … [Read more...]