MAY 17, 2016, DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland - Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment have brought U.S. Abrams Main Battle Tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles back to Poland as they took over the Operation Atlantic Resolve mission in the country, May 1. Operation Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of continued U.S. commitment to the collective security of Europe … [Read more...]
SecAF, CSAF Testify on FY 2017 AF Posture
WASHINGTON, February 11, 2016 (AFNS) - Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the fiscal year 2017 Air Force posture on Capitol Hill Feb. 10. Both James and Welsh stressed that the need for airpower continues to rise and the gap between the U.S. Air Force and its … [Read more...]
Charles de Gaulle Conducts First Arabian Gulf Missions Against ISIL as CTF 50
December 22, 2015 -- ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- The French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) conducted its first missions against ISIL from the Arabian Gulf as the flagship for Commander Task Force (CTF) 50 on Dec. 20. In a move that demonstrates the interoperability and partnership between the naval forces of the U.S. and France, the French Navy is leading … [Read more...]
U.S., Japanese WWII Vets Honor Fallen with Blackened Canteen Spirits
December 7, 2015 -- USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL, Hawaii (NNS) -- World War II veterans from the United States and Japan joined in silent prayer and poured bourbon whiskey into Pearl Harbor's hallowed waters during the Blackened Canteen ceremony in observation of Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 6. The annual commemoration provided a moment for attendees to observe continued peace and … [Read more...]
Navy’s 2016 Installation Excellence Award Winners Announced
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- December 03, 2015 -- The Navy's annual Installation Excellence Award winners were announced today by Commander, Navy Installations Command. This installation excellence award program recognizes the Navy's top three large and small installations, and rewards installation performance consistent with the command's strategic goals and Office of the Secretary … [Read more...]