The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) stands on the ice in front of the cutter in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, Dec. 29, 2023. Every year, a joint and total force team works together to complete a successful Operation Deep Freeze season. Active, Guard, and Reserve service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy work together to forge a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Air Force Restores Military Capability on Mariana Islands
APRIL 5, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi continued their week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility visiting Saipan, Tinian, and Guam April 4. While in the Mariana Islands, the senior leaders met with elected officials, as well as Airmen … [Read more...]
Rapid Increase of Aid Into Gaza Needed Through All Crossings
U.S. Air Force loadmasters prepare to load Jordanian-provided humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a U.S. Air Forces Central HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 24, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in … [Read more...]
Marines Assess Surf Zones with New Technology
APRIL 5, 2024 - Assessing surf zone conditions has never been an exact science for the Department of the Navy. That’s about to change thanks to a recent request to TechSolutions, which has resulted in new surf observation (SUROB) technology to make operational forecasts more precise. Determining whether or not conditions are right for sending troops ashore is crucial to … [Read more...]
Look After Your Heart With Help From TRICARE
APRIL 5, 2024 – Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, about 695,000 people in the U.S. died from heart disease—that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Taking care of your heart is very important. “Keeping your heart healthy is important at any age,” said Jeannine … [Read more...]