A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “White Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), hovers in formation above the Indian Ocean during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2024, May 19, 2024. This year’s exercise coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Indonesia. In its 30th year, the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Army Launches New Training Program
MAY 22, 2024 — The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers are currently going through the talent acquisition technician training course. Once they graduate, these Soldiers will provide the Army with a voluntary group of permanent and skilled talent acquisition technicians. "We see this as a major shift in transforming our … [Read more...]
US, NATO Forces Showcase Tactics
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron sits parked during Astral Knight 24, at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2024. Exercise AK24 is an investment in the ability for NATO Allies to seamlessly operate together to maintain a stable and prosperous Euro-Atlantic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert … [Read more...]
Challenges Abound, But Aid Moves Into Gaza
MAY 22, 2024 - While 569 metric tons of aid have landed off the Defense Department's Joint Logistics, Over-the-Shore pier in Gaza, getting the aid to the Palestinian people has been a problem, officials said today. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters that aid is making it ashore and the amount of aid should quickly increase as the process … [Read more...]
Hurlburt Field Honors Senior Airman Roger Fortson
MAY 21, 2024 – In a poignant display of unity and reverence, hundreds of Airmen, friends, teammates and family members packed the Freedom Hanger to pay their respects to Senior Airman Roger Fortson during a memorial service here, May 20, 2024. Several teammates shared messages and memories as the essence of Fortson’s life unfolded before those who gathered. Stories of … [Read more...]