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Coming to America: Pursuing the American Dream - JULY 6, 2020 – The Sierra Leone Civil War was a conflict between the rebels of the Revolutionary United Front and the Sierra Leone Government that lasted over ten years. This conflict would prove to be one of the most tragic events in history, resulting in the deaths of between 50 and 300 thousand and […]More News
- DoD, Base Officials Closely Monitoring COVID-19 Situation
- Dual Carrier Strike Groups Reinforce U.S. Commitment to Freedom
- July 4th ‘Salute to America’ Honors U.S. Military Personnel
- USS Constitution to Host Facebook Live July 4 Celebration
- Understanding the Significance of the Gold Star
- Water Safety Remains Important During a Pandemic
- Army’s Virtual Recruiting Event Eyes Diverse Talent
- No Sign of Operations Tempo Slowing, National Guard Bureau Chief Says
- Drone Use Highly Regulated On, Near Military Installations
- Airmen Encouraged to Vote
Army News
Army’s Virtual Recruiting Event Eyes Diverse Talent - JULY 3, 2020 – The Army is open for business, said the force’s top recruiting and training general, and is seeking-out thousands of talented, diverse recruits to fill its ranks during a three-day hiring spree designed to offset COVID-19 hurdles. The Army National Hiring Days, an ambitious three-day hiring windfall looking to draw more than […]More News
- Army Revamps Business Approach
- Soldiers Test New Night Vision Capabilities
- Army Selects Countermeasures Against Drones
- Infantry Squad Vehicle to ‘Motorize’ IBCTs
- Army Researchers Augment Combat Vehicles with AI
- All Army Personnel, Veterans Asked to be Recruiters Next Week
- First-of-Its-Kind Army Model Expands Military Fuel Options
- ‘Game-Changing’ Virtual Health Care Saves Soldier’s Life
- Deployed Soldiers Graduate From Basic Leaders Course
- SMA Takes to Social Media, Addresses ACFT 2.0 Concerns
Dual Carrier Strike Groups Reinforce U.S. Commitment to Freedom - JULY 6, 2020 – The Nimitz Carrier Strike Force celebrated Independence Day with unmatched sea power while deployed to the South China Sea conducting dual carrier operations and exercises in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. High-end integrated exercises build unmatched flexibility, endurance, maneuverability, and firepower in an all-domain warfighting environment. These efforts support […]More News
- Navy Commemorates 70th Anniversary of Korean War
- NCIS Warns About Dark Web Purchases of Illicit Narcotics
- Navy Expands Government Travel Card Use for PCS Moves
- Updated Travel Guidance for Navy Reserve Sailors
- U.S. Navy Contests Venezuela’s Claim in Caribbean Sea
- Navy Leaders Hold Open Dialogue About Racial Diversity
- Former USS Theodore Roosevelt Commander Will Not Be Reinstated
- Navy Prioritizes PCS Moves
- Navy Sets Rules for Lifting COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
- Fighter Pilot Shares Her Story of Triumph
Air Force News
Water Safety Remains Important During a Pandemic - JULY 3, 2020 – With many local pools closed due to the pandemic, many find themselves itching for the chance to get out and enjoy the water this summer. Natural bodies of water are becoming more popular warranting a look into how to mitigate the risks involved with not only close proximity to others but […]More News
- Airmen Encouraged to Vote
- AETC Honors First Women Pilots in Air Force History
- B-52s Demonstrate Bilateral, Joint Force Integration
- Air Force Improves Female Body Armor
- Air Force Demonstrates Combat Readiness in Elephant Walk
- Air Force Senior Leaders Direct IG Review into Racial Disparity
- Resident Advocates Key to Rebuilding Trust in Privatized Housing
- Air Force Cancels 2020 Marathon
- 8,000 Airmen Volunteer to Go to Space
- Air Force Conducts Large Force Exercise Amid COVID-19
Marine News
Marine Corps Activates New Battalion to Fight in Cyberspace - JUNE 24, 2002 – An impactful change to Marine Corps cyberspace and information technology modernization occurred on June 4, 2020, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, with the activation of 1st Network Battalion, which marked the beginning of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network Command and Control modernization implementation plan. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. […]More News
- Marines Test Physical Limits
- Fighter Pilot Shares Her Story of Triumph
- Annual DoD Warrior Games Canceled Amid COVID Concerns
- Students Across Navy’s Educational Enterprise Exchange Big Ideas
- Air Force Officer, Retired Marine Docked on International Space Station
- Marine Corps Weapons Undergoing Largest Modernization Effort in Decades
- Academics Chief’s Initiative Brings Digital Learning to Marines
- Marine Corps Inspector General Establishes Hotline for Fraud, Waste
- Marine Corps Maintains Presence in South China Sea
- Latest Travel Restrictions Update for Marine Training Schools
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard – The Creed - MAY 29, 2020 – Years ago a visitor from Central Oregon stood on the Depoe Bay Bridge, which runs along the Pacific Coast Highway, otherwise known as State Highway 101. She looked out to see a silver boat zipping around in the ocean, and thought to herself ‘that looks fun and I want to drive […]More News
- USS Lassen, Embarked Coast Guard Team Recover Illegal Drugs in Caribbean
- Coast Guard Seizes 1,700 Pounds of Cocaine Off Central-America
- Coast Guard Commissions Two New National Security Cutters in Hawaii
- DHS and Coast Guard Launch Rescue Challenge For Boater Safety
- Coast Guard Cadets Redesign Helicopter Rescue Basket
- Coast Guard Decommissions 9th High Endurance Cutter After Nearly 50 Years
- U.S. Coast Guard Reserve: Celebrating 75 Years of Dedicated Service
- Air National Guard Security Teams Use Virtual Reality to Train for Active Shooters
- South Carolina National Guard Engineer Unit Dedicates Memorial to Fallen Comrades
- Soldiers Can Mix Camo Patterns for Cold-Weather Gear
National Guard News
No Sign of Operations Tempo Slowing, National Guard Bureau Chief Says - JULY 3, 2020 – Some 120,000 members of the National Guard have responded this year to natural disasters — floods in Michigan, wildfires in Kansas and tornadoes in Tennessee, just to name a few; — and have participated in global military operations and responded to civil disturbances and to COVID-19, the chief of the National […]More News
- North Carolina Guard Conducts Airborne Operations
- National Guard Airlifts ‘Into the Wild’ Bus Out of Alaska Wilderness
- Guard Called to Support Local Authorities During Civil Unrest
- California Guard Reaches 50 Million Meals Distributed
- Tensions Decrease in Atlanta After Guardsmen Explain Mission to Protesters
- National Guardsmen Returning Home After D.C. Mission
- National Guard Is First Choice in Response to Civil Unrest
- National Guard Supports NASA Launch, Other Space Missions
- Guard Members in 23 states, D.C. Called Up In Response to Civil Unrest
- 40 Years After Mt. St. Helen’s Eruption, the Guard Continues to Answer the Call