AUGUST 16, 2024 - U.S. and Ukrainian defense leaders discussed the attack on the Russian province of Kursk as well as the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh today. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov yesterday "trying to get a better understanding of their … [Read more...]
Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members
AUGUST 16, 2024 - This September, Navy Installations across the fleet will be hosting the 9th Annual Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members. Bells have been used for centuries by the Navy for timekeeping, safety and communication, to sound alarms, in ceremonies and events, and to signal the presence of important persons. However, during these ceremonies, the … [Read more...]
DoD Introduces New Biodefense Supercomputer
AUGUST 16, 2024 - On August 1, the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) inaugurated a new supercomputing system dedicated to biological defense at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). DoD is working with NNSA to significantly increase the computing capability available to our national biodefense programs. The collaboration … [Read more...]
Have Your Voice Heard with AFAP
AUGUST 16, 2024 - Have you ever had an idea for change, either at your installation or across the Army, but you weren’t sure where to start? Take the first step to have your voice heard through Army Community Services and the Army Family Action plan or AFAP. AFAP is a way to enhance the quality-of-life issues, feedback, ideas, and suggestions. It’s the best way to let Army … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Train on New Equipment
AUGUST 16, 2024 - Soldiers assigned to 1st and 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, trained on newly fielded equipment Aug. 9-11 at McCrady Training Center. The training prepared Soldiers to face the realities of modern warfare by maintaining their combat readiness through familiarization with … [Read more...]