NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - U.S. defense leaders last week engaged with counterparts and leaders in Israel and the United Arab Emirates to discuss both security partnerships and shared security challenges. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III capped off a weeklong trip through the Indo-Pacific, including visits to Australia, the Philippines, Laos and Fiji with a call on Saturday … [Read more...]
Fighting Food Insecurity with Healthcare Initiative
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - Have you visited your primary care provider lately? If so, you may have noticed additional screening questions added to your check-in. This is the result of a 59th Medical Wing initiative to identify and address food insecurity in our patient population. A 2023 RAND study found that 25.8% of military families struggle with food insecurity, likely made … [Read more...]
Del Toro Awarded Blue Star Families Award
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro was awarded the Blue Star Families Lifetime Military Family Champion Award at their 15th annual celebration, Nov. 21. “It is truly an honor to receive the Lifetime Military Family Champion Award,” said Secretary Del Toro. “While I am grateful for this award, I cannot thank Blue Star Families enough for their … [Read more...]
Air Pirates’ New Plunder
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – The 97th Aviation Troop Command has been known for its air superiority for decades. Being one of few National Guard units to originally field the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the 1st Battalion 211th Aviation Regiment, Air Pirates are receiving a total of 24 new model AH-64E Apache Guardian aircraft which will increase overall aerial lethality. “The … [Read more...]
Maritime Strategies in the Age of AI
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – The commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East shared his thoughts on the future of maritime security in the age of artificial intelligence and machine learning during his remarks at the 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum, Nov. 19. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, delivers … [Read more...]