JUNE 30, 2025 - When friendly troops fighting in Vietnam needed airpower to survive, Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett didn't hesitate to come to their rescue. When his aircraft was seriously damaged during that attempt, Bennett made another quick decision — to give up his life so his wingman could survive. That extraordinary act of heroism led to Bennett posthumously … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
Military, Civilian Aviators Join Forces
JUNE 30, 2025 — In a joint effort to strengthen airspace safety and foster trust between military and civilian aviators, aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing flew a C-17 Globemaster III into Florence Regional Airport June 29 for a collaborative safety summit with general aviation pilots and local flying clubs. The event, hosted in partnership with the South Carolina Breakfast … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct Dry-Fire HIMARS Training
JUNE 30, 2025 – U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division conducted High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) dry-fire training at Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji from June 11-13, 2025. This training represents a significant enhancement of Camp Fuji’s capability to support long-range fires and reflects our commitment to … [Read more...]
Army Works to Deter Chinese Threats
JUNE 30, 2025 - China is developing military technologies, capabilities and procedures at a pace and scale never before seen, said Army Gen. Ronald P. Clark, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, who spoke today during a strategic landpower forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies headquarters in Washington. It's also learning lessons from ongoing conflicts and … [Read more...]
Partnership Program Enables Peace Through Strength
JUNE 30, 2025 – For more than 30 years, the National Guard has helped bolster the capabilities of foreign militaries, effectively broadening the pool of partners who are willing and able to support defense and security cooperation objectives across the globe. Now, lawmakers are assessing how to strategically expand the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership … [Read more...]