MANNHEIM, Germany (Sept. 8, 2015) -- Key leaders from U.S. Army Europe, or USAREUR, and NATO partners began a three-day sustainment terrain walk with a visit to the European Activity Set located on the Coleman Worksite here, Sept. 1. The sustainment terrain walk provides an opportunity for the leadership of USAREUR, as well as NATO countries and other regional partners, to … [Read more...]
Forever Brothers; Remembering Company H, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines
ARLINGTON, Va. -- September 4, 2015 - In America’s history, there have been times when heroes were forged from all walks of life and brought together to accomplish a task larger than themselves. Surviving members of Company “H”, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines from all over the country gathered for a remembrance ceremony, held at the Marine Corps War Memorial in … [Read more...]
First Operational F-35As Arrive at Hill AFB
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - September 4, 2015 -- The Air Force ushered in a new era of combat air power today as Hill Air Force Base received the service's first two operational F-35As. Hill's active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will be the first combat-coded units to fly and maintain the Air Force's newest fifth-generation fighter aircraft. "Make no … [Read more...]
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Welcomes New Commander
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) - September 4, 2015 -- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F)/Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) held a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), in port here Sept. 3. Vice Adm. Kevin M. Donegan relieved Vice Adm. John W. Miller as commander of naval forces in the … [Read more...]
Oregon Guard Airmen and Soldiers Conducting Fire Cleanup as Blazes Burn in five Western States
SALEM, Ore. - Sept. 4, 2015 - Members of the Oregon National Guard are conducting wildfire cleanup operations in support of ongoing firefighting efforts throughout Oregon.; The Oregon Soldiers are among more than 2,060 personnel on orders in five Western states pitching in to fight the blazes that have made this fire season particularly stubborn. Gen. Frank Grass, chief of … [Read more...]