APRIL 17, 2017, GULF OF ADEN (NNS) - Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Bataan and ensuing Bataan Death March by hosting a number of events April 9 to 14, while deployed in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations in support of maritime security operations. Bataan hosted multiple events during a five-day commemoration. Each … [Read more...]
Air Mobility Command Civic Leaders Learn About Global Reach Execution
APRIL 17, 2017, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) - Headquarters Air Mobility Command hosted 30 civic leaders at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from April 10-12, 2017, to provide an interactive look into what it takes to execute the rapid global mobility mission every day. This is the first time in two years that Headquarters AMC has hosted civic leaders here. “My role … [Read more...]
Mattis: ‘No Doubt’ Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Attacks on Citizens
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2017 - Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he personally reviewed the intelligence on the Syrian regime’s April 4 chemical attack on its own people, and there is no doubt the regime is responsible for the decision to attack and for the attack itself. The secretary and Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, updated Pentagon reporters … [Read more...]
2/8 Conducted a Scout Sniper Screener for Future Snipers
APRIL 12, 2017, JACKSONVILLE, N.C. United States - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conducted a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3-7, 2017. The Marines were searching for highly qualified candidates to train and send to the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Once Marines completed all the required … [Read more...]
Chief of Naval Operations Tours Newest Oceanographic Survey Ship USNS Maury
APRIL 12, 2017, MOSS POINT, Miss. (NNS) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral John Richardson toured the Navy's newest oceanographic survey ship, USNS Maury (T-AGS 66), on April 8 to gain a better understanding of the oceanographic information the ship provides to the Department of Defense. The CNO is the senior military officer of the Department of the Navy and is … [Read more...]