An Airman assigned to the 305th Aerial Port Squadron upload munitions onboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The munitions cargo is part of an additional security assistance package for Ukraine. The security assistance the U.S. is providing to Ukraine is enabling critical success on the battlefield against the Russian invading force. (U.S. Air … [Read more...]
Legacy Born in the Skies Over Pearl Harbor
DECEMBER 7, 2024 - In the shadow of Pearl Harbor’s historic skies, the 47th Fighter Squadron continues to honor its legacy of valor, dedication, and service. Since its activation at Wheeler Field, Hawaii, on Dec. 1, 1940, the squadron has been a symbol of courage and excellence - a legacy that began with its heroic response to the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. A … [Read more...]
Navy Remembers Attack on Pearl Harbor
DECEMBER 7, 2024 - On December 7th, 1941, the United States was forced into World War II, dramatically altering the course of history. In a surprise attack, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a strike on the United States’ Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor killing over 2,400 Americans and sinking seven ships. The attacks happened in two waves on that Sunday morning. … [Read more...]
Defense Innovation Unit Moving at the Speed of Relevance
DECEMBER 7, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III got a tour yesterday of the Defense Innovation Unit in Mountain View, California, where cutting-edge technology is bringing critical solutions at rapid speed to the warfighters and allied partners. DIU is "moving at the speed of relevance," Austin told the DIU workers. "The things that you're working on are … [Read more...]
Austin Welcomes Armenia’s Defense Minister
DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon today. The two leaders met to discuss the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Armenia, which includes a longstanding partnership between Armenia's Defense Ministry and the Kansas National Guard. "Your visit is historic," Austin said as he … [Read more...]