U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, parks the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This was the first Belgian Air Component F-35A to arrive at Luke AFB, marking a milestone as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn … [Read more...]
China Increasing Interest in Arctic Region
DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The Arctic strategic environment is changing profoundly, and the United States must pay greater attention and dedicate more resources to this crucial area, said Iris A. Ferguson, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Arctic and Global Resilience. Ferguson addressed the increased attention that the People's Republic of China has in the Arctic. She … [Read more...]
Army Prepares Soldiers with the NGSW Weapon
DECEMBER 5, 2024 - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's (USAMU) Instructor Training Group trained Hawaii-based Soldiers on the fielding of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) system, representing a major shift in how Soldiers are trained for modern combat, Nov. 7-22, 2024 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The training, led by the USAMU, has introduced Soldiers to the advanced … [Read more...]
Army Joins 80th Liberation Celebrations in Saint-Avold
DECEMBER 5, 2024 — The streets of Saint-Avold, a town steeped in history, came alive in late November, as residents, dignitaries and Soldiers gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation during World War II. U.S. Army Central, once known as Third Army, played a pivotal role in those historic events, underscoring the enduring ties between the United States and … [Read more...]
Austin Addresses West Point Cadets
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks in the mess hall at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) DECEMBER 5, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today called on the next generation of Army officers to lead with courage and unwavering commitment to … [Read more...]