A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, directs cargo loading in preparation of Cope North 25 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. Coordination between logistics personnel and aircrew is essential to ensuring mission success during Cope North 25, which strengthens joint operational capabilities and enhances the ability of U.S., Japanese, and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2025
Army to Protect Illegal Aliens in Guantanamo Bay
FEBRUARY 4, 2025 – At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Under the command of Maj. Gen. Phil … [Read more...]
Air Force Returns To In-Person Work
FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - Today, the Department of the Air Force released a memorandum on Initial Return to In-Person Work Implementation Plan in accordance with the following orders and memorandums: Presidential Memorandum (PM), Return to In-Person Work Acting Secretary of Defense Memorandum, Guidance on PM, Return to In-Person Work Acting Secretary of Defense Memorandum, … [Read more...]
Control of Southern Border Equals ‘Mission Accomplishment’
U.S. Soldiers participate in a supply drop in McAllen, Texas, Feb. 2, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces. This initial deployment of more than 1,600 active-duty personnel brings the total military Title 10 forces along the … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Bianchi
FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - Thousands of men died during the brutal Bataan Death March in the Philippines during World War II. Army Capt. Willibald Charles Bianchi was one of the soldiers who stood out as a leader and caretaker. He survived more than two years in captivity before losing his life as the islands were being retaken by the Allies. For his valor and selflessness, he … [Read more...]