MARCH 13, 2024 - U.S. Army ships are moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to supply civilians in Gaza with essential supplies, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today. The ships will establish a roll-on, roll-off capability that will allow ship-to-shore humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. "We expect the pier to be fully … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Service Members Get Free Advance Screening of ‘Road House’
MARCH 13, 2024 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering free advance screenings of Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming action film “Road House” at Reel Time Theaters worldwide on March 16. A reimagining of the 1980s cult classic, “Road House” releases for streaming March 21 on Prime Video. Moviegoers can find more information and showtimes on their local … [Read more...]
Navigating Nutritional Balance During Deployment: A Quick Guide
MARCH 13, 2024 - You're deployed, and your routine is anything but ordinary. Amid the rigors of military life, balancing nutrition might seem like a distant priority, especially when meals are made for you. So, how do you maintain nutritional balance when your environment is constantly shifting? A well-fueled body is critical to meeting the demands of duty. This guide cuts … [Read more...]
DoD Sending More Assistance to Ukraine Using Army Money
MARCH 12, 2024 - The Defense Department today announced additional security assistance for Ukraine. Included in this assistance are artillery rounds and rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. The package totals $300 million. This latest round of presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, is the first this year and was made possible after the Army negotiated a … [Read more...]
Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Budget Breakdown
MARCH 12, 2024 - Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Budget. "The President's budget request for the Department of Defense is once again rooted in our 2022 National Defense Strategy, which continues to enable us to match our national resources to our national objectives. This request will bolster our ability to … [Read more...]