MAY 15, 2024 - The Department of Defense has prioritized the well-being of its service members and their Families by implementing significant improvements to the permanent change of station process. Recognizing the stress, challenges, and disruptions associated with frequent moves, the Army is committed to ensuring a smoother transition for its Soldiers, thus enabling them to … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Army Holds DOD Military Working Dog Symposium
MAY 15, 2024 – The Army is holding its third annual Military Working Dog Symposium from May 11-17 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Michigan. There will be about 30 subject matter expert instructors teaching more than 250 MWD/K-9 Defense Department, interagency, law enforcement and NATO partners and their dogs on specialized courses. The dog teams can … [Read more...]
Africa Command Launches Multi-Nation Special Warfare Exercise
Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 14, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) MAY 15, 2024 - U.S. Africa Command's largest annual special operations exercise kicked off Monday with an opening ceremony in Côte d'Ivoire, the Pentagon announced … [Read more...]
Modeling, Simulation Summit Transformation
U.S. Air Force Capt. Allen Upchurch, student with the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency, tests out a training simulator during the 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit in San Antonio, Texas, May 8, 2024. Attendees heard from various experts across the Department of Defense on various topics relating to “Training in a Digital World,” the theme for … [Read more...]
Marines Demonstrate Interoperability During Live Fire Range
U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a dry-fire rehearsal in preparation for a counter landing live-fire exercise at La Paz Sand Dunes, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, May 4, 2024. Balikatan 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral … [Read more...]