NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - In September, President Joe Biden announced he plans to "surge" security assistance to Ukraine. That surge includes plans to ensure all remaining congressionally authorized funding to support Ukraine, including $5.5 billion in presidential drawdown authority, should be transferred to Ukraine before the administration closes out activities in … [Read more...]
Air Guard Wing Inspects Globemaster IIIs
Members of the 145th Airlift Wing conduct a Mission Termination Inspection during a Combat Readiness Inspection held at the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) Base, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Nov. 1, 2024. The Combat Readiness Inspection tests the skills and abilities of NCANG members during a large-scale combat operation scenario with a focus on … [Read more...]
Affirming Native American Voices in the Army
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Native Americans have served in or supported the Army since Colonial times, and Maj. Gen. Douglas S. Lowrey says he and the other Native Americans bring the same heightened loyalty, duty and honor to their work as did their ancestors. “It's the same values we've had as a nation ever since 1776,” said Lowrey, the commanding general of Army Contracting … [Read more...]
Marines Bring New Capabilities to Naval Exercise
U.S. service member with Maritime Security Response Team East, right, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Nabholz, furthest in the rear, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, and engage in mechanical breaching training with U.S. partner forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, … [Read more...]
Therapy Dog Helps Heal Minds and Hearts
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - At Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, a four-legged healer is bringing smiles, comfort, and support to the command’s Sailors, Marines, and family members. Hela, a two-year-old purebred Cane Corso therapy dog, has become a beloved presence at the hospital since she began her role in Nov. 2023. Accompanied by her handler, Lt. Cmdr. Kat McMurtray, an … [Read more...]