OCTOBER 21, 2024 - The U.S. Army introduced itself to San Francisco during the city’s annual Fleet Week Oct. 7-14. San Francisco Fleet week began in 1981. Navy ships historically docked in San Francisco each year in October providing time for crews to get some R&R (rest and recuperation) in the city. In 1981 then Mayor Dianne Feinstein released a proclamation proclaiming … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Guard Leaders See Guardsmen Answer the Call
Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, meets with Florida National Guard leaders and Guardsmen mobilized in Tampa, Florida, to help communities affected by Hurricane Milton, Oct. 16, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely) OCTOBER 21, 2024 – The National Guard’s top officer ceremoniously assumed his new role Tuesday. … [Read more...]
U.S. F-35 Lands on Japanese Destroyer
OCTOBER 21, 2024 – A U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test aboard the allies’ largest ship. A test pilot flew a specially instrumented F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the 5th … [Read more...]
Austin Reaffirms U.S., NATO’s Commitment to Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses the media at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 18, 2024 Austin visited Brussels to participate in a series of multilateral meetings, including the NATO Defense Ministerial and the Ministerial of the force contributing members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS (D-ISIS). (DoD photo by Chad J. … [Read more...]
Cruise Line President Jumps for Military Support
OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Jumping at the chance to support military and first responders assisting in hurricane relief efforts, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy earned her wings completed a tandem skydive over Tampa Bay, culminating a fundraiser she led that delivered more than $85,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation. The funds were raised to help those impacted by … [Read more...]