JANUARY 17, 2025 – The ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) began its final journey this morning as it departed from the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia, PA for transit to Brownsville, Texas where it will be dismantled. Commissioned on Sept. 7, 1968, CV 67 was the first Navy ship to be named John F. Kennedy. The ship conducted multiple tours in the … [Read more...]
Air Force Bids Farewell to Kendall
JANUARY 17, 2025 - Frank Kendall was flanked by clapping colleagues and friends as he walked out of the Pentagon for the last time as Secretary of the Air Force. His tenure is marked by efforts to modernize the Department of the Air Force and strengthen its capabilities in the face of emerging global threats. Kendall, who was sworn in as the 26th secretary in July 2021, … [Read more...]
New U.S. Global Health Security Report
JANUARY 17, 2025 - The U.S. government has furthered its commitment to fighting infectious diseases with the release of the 2024 Global Health Security Strategy in April 2024 and a follow-up report in December, titled Progress and Impact of U.S. Government Investments in Global Health Security. These documents highlight the Department of Defense's vital role in protecting … [Read more...]
Biden Announces Ceasefire Between Hamas, Israel
JANUARY 17, 2025 - In his final address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal between Israel and Hamas — a truce that Defense Department officials believe signals a possible end to 15 months of conflict in the region. Since Hamas kicked off hostilities with a surprise attack on Israeli military personnel and civilians Oct. … [Read more...]
January is National Mentoring Month
JANUARY 17, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force Mentoring Program is launching a series of events throughout January 2025 marking National Mentoring Month. First launched in January 2002, National Mentoring Month is a call to action for all Airmen and Guardians to engage in mentoring relationships, both as mentors and mentees. NMM introduces the Total Force to a series of … [Read more...]