AUGUST 29, 2025 - The commitment that all 32 NATO nations spend 5% of gross domestic product on their militaries is going to make a big difference, said Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, supreme allied commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command, who spoke virtually today from Mons, Belgium, to the National Defense Industrial Association in Washington. "My job, I … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2025
Alaska Guard Rescues Rafters on Kichatna River
AUGUST 29, 2025 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 176th Wing rescued three rafters Aug. 28, after their raft flipped over on the Kichatna River. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened the mission in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers. The 176th Wing accepted the mission and flew approximately 100 miles northwest of Joint Base … [Read more...]
Planning Urged Leading to Peak Hurricane Season
AUGUST 29, 2025 - The National Capital Region is in the midst of hurricane season – June 1 through Nov. 30 – with the peak of probability in September and people are encouraged to review their preparation plans and evacuation routes in case bad weather hits. Knowing the operations status of Andrews before, during and after a storm is crucial for safety and mission readiness. … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Helps Poland’s Apache Helicopter Program
AUGUST 29, 2025 – V Corps and Poland’s 1st Aviation Brigade conducted their third Polish Apache Initiative Summit Aug. 27-29 at Poland’s Air Force Training Center near Ustka, Poland, and Drawsko Combat Training Center near Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland. Since 2024, Poland and U.S. Army aviators have worked together to establish Poland’s Apache aviation program through a series … [Read more...]
Pentagon Halts Chinese Coders Working on DoD Cloud
AUGUST 29, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon has halted a decade-old Microsoft program that has allowed Chinese coders, remotely supervised by U.S. contractors, to work on sensitive DOD cloud systems. In a digital video address to the public posted yesterday, the secretary said DOD was made aware of the "digital escorts" program last month and that the … [Read more...]