MAY 3, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future America-class amphibious assault ship will be named USS Helmand Province (LHA 10). Secretary Del Toro made the announcement, today, during the final day of Modern Day Marine 2024 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The future USS Helmand Province commemorates the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Philippine, US Forces Advancing Territorial Defense
MAY 3, 2024 – Philippine and U.S. military forces participating in Balikatan 24 are conducting multiple synchronized, combined and joint all domain operations across more than 1,000 miles of Philippine territory over 16 days, involving more than a dozen units across the combined force. The scope of the operations demonstrates the increased complexity of this year’s … [Read more...]
Air Force Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition
MAY 3, 2024 - When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin looks closely at the service he leads, he sees plenty to like. “The U.S. Air Force remains the best, most capable and lethal in the world,” Allvin said. “But that status is not guaranteed into the future and will only be realized if we adapt and shape the Total Force more precisely to meet the challenges we … [Read more...]
Austin Lauds Strong Ties Between Allies in Indo-Pacific
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is greeted by ADM John Aquilino, 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the nation’s oldest and largest combatant command upon arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the Indo-Pacific change of command ceremony, May 1, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) MAY 3, 2024 - Secretary of … [Read more...]
Nation’s Investment in National Guard Comes at Pivotal Moment
MAY 2, 2024 – The National Guard is a dynamic operational force integral to the National Defense Strategy, the Guard’s most senior officer told lawmakers April 30, emphasizing that sustained mission readiness requires continued and deeper investment in the Guard. In his annual testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, 29th … [Read more...]