SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 – The Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 from August 26 to September 7 in the Pohang area of Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea, to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance’s combat readiness and improve interoperability. Ssang Yong, held regularly since 2012, aims to enhance combined defensive posture on the Korean … [Read more...]
TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025
AUGUST 31, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, marks the start of health care delivery under TRICARE’s new regional contracts. There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of the new contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West … [Read more...]
Austin Meets With Ukrainian Counterpart
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov upon his arrival for a bilateral exchange meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) AUGUST 31, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' enduring commitment to … [Read more...]
Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Begins
AUGUST 30, 2024 – Drivers on the road this fall may see the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s newest tractor-trailer design shouting out this year’s Army-Navy Football Game taking place Dec. 14 in Washington D.C. The trailer will be on display at the 125th playing of the legendary college football rivalry game at Commanders Field, but until then, it will be a working … [Read more...]
Air Force Conducts Relationship-Building Trip
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall meets with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1 at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 24, 2024. During his visit, Kendall expressed appreciation for members assigned to Det 1 for their efforts to foster bilateral defense ties, enhance regional security and increase interoperability among NATO allies. (U.S. … [Read more...]