MARCH 15, 2024 - On Monday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., will depart the United States for Germany, where they will participate in the 20th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. It's the first international travel for Austin since his recent hospitalizations. "The secretary and the chairman … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
National Guard, Philippines Strengthen Partnership
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation … [Read more...]
Incursions by Drones on Southern Border Exceed 1,000 a Month
MARCH 15, 2024 - There are likely more than 1,000 incursions by unmanned aircraft systems along the U.S.-Mexico border each month, said the U.S. Northern Command's top general during testimony today at a Senate Armed Services Committee posture hearing. "I don't know the actual number — I don't think anybody does — but it's in the thousands," said Air Force Gen. Gregory M. … [Read more...]
Marines Rehearse SIF Operations in Korea
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ahmier Fillmore and a Republic of Korea Marine navigate in close-quarters during Korea Viper 24.1 at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2024. Urban operations training strengthens Marines' proficiency in navigating and engaging in urban terrain, ensuring readiness through realistic training of close-quarters combat scenarios. In its first … [Read more...]
Key Spouse Program Allows Flexibility to Support Families
MARCH 15, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15. The updated program expands opportunities for Airmen, Guardians, federal employees and family members to contribute to their units, allowing anyone interested, irrespective of marital … [Read more...]