APRIL 5, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., called for increased togetherness and collaboration between the Defense Department and the defense industrial base during an award acceptance speech Wednesday evening. Brown made his remarks after accepting the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award from the National Defense Industrial Association on … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Austin Marks NATO’s 75th Anniversary
APRIL 4, 2024 - Seventy-five years ago today, on April 4, 1949, the United States and many of our closest allies signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, DC. In the aftermath of World War II, in the face of the new threat of Soviet aggression, the original 12 NATO Allies resolved to promote security in the North Atlantic area, to safeguard freedom and democracy, and … [Read more...]
Experience the Rare 2024 Solar Eclipse Safely
APRIL 4, 2024 - On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Fort Campbell and surrounding areas expect to reach 97% of the moon passing between the Sun and Earth. Knowing what to expect during the solar eclipse helps everyone to properly prepare and safely view the wonderous event. Be aware of your surroundings during the eclipse. Sudden changes in … [Read more...]
AFWERX to Safely Field Advanced Air Mobility Systems
APRIL 4, 2024 – AFWERX will spotlight efforts to safely integrate Advanced Air Mobility into the national airspace system during the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International XPONENTIAL 2024 convention April 22-25, 2024, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm, has worked with other … [Read more...]
B-52 Bombers Return Home from Diego Garcia
APRIL 4, 2024 - A Bomber Task Force deployment of two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, concluded at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3. This deployment was in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners, and joint forces and strategic deterrence … [Read more...]