JUNE 26, 2025 - The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Colón, Panama as part of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), June 25, 2025. “The bond between our nations is built on mutual respect and shared values,” said Capt. Ryan Kendall, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 40 and CP25 mission commander. “Through medical assistance, training, and cultural exchanges, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
DoD Provides Boost to Southern Border Mission
JUNE 26, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum that provides additional assistance to the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection divisions through enhancements to the Defense Department's own SkillBridge program. SkillBridge gives retiring and separating service members the ability … [Read more...]
Navy Gets New Ship: USNS Point Loma
JUNE 26, 2025 – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USNS Point Loma (EPF 15), the second of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II configuration, from Austal USA, June 24. The delivery of EPF 15 signifies the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. This delivery will enhance the Navy’s ability to transport troops, cargo, heavy … [Read more...]
DoD Promotes Bolstering Cyber Workforce
JUNE 26, 2025 - During a cybersecurity workforce showcase in Washington yesterday, a senior-level Defense Department official spoke to members of Congress and representatives from the academic and cyber communities about the need to increase the department's cybersecurity workforce. Mark Gorak, director of DOD's Cyber Academic Engagement Office, said there is currently a … [Read more...]
National Defense Area Established Along Southern Border
JUNE 26, 2025 - The Secretary of Defense directed the establishment of a new National Defense Area along the U.S. southern border through the execution of the mission in Presidential Executive Order 14167. NDAs are designed to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border in coordination with interagency and partner stakeholders. Following … [Read more...]