NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances while standing face-to-face with some of … [Read more...]
North Korean Troops Enter Kursk
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - It is likely that about 11,000 North Korean troops have moved into Russia's Kursk region, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, who spoke to the media today. The Pentagon has not confirmed that these troops have engaged in combat with Ukrainian troops who are inside a portion of the Kursk region, she said, adding, "They're moving into Kursk … [Read more...]
Soldiers Serving Thanksgiving with Heart
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 – As Thanksgiving nears, while most are still dreaming of turkey and stuffing, workers at Army dining facilities – known as warrior restaurants – work tirelessly to make those visions a reality for Soldiers stationed around the world. For these culinary teams, Thanksgiving is about more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to serve Soldiers a taste of home … [Read more...]
Bahrain International Airshow 2024
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 – U.S. aircraft and servicemembers assigned to U.S. Central Command participated in the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS24) alongside coalition and partner nations at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain, Nov. 13-15, 2024. During this year’s airshow, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander and Combined Forces Air … [Read more...]
Greatest Lady of the Seas, USS Nantucket Commissions
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27) November 16, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. To honor naval history, Nantucket became the newest ship in the fleet while moored stern-to-stern with USS Constitution, the U.S. Navy’s oldest commissioned ship. “I want to thank all of you for your service and … [Read more...]