FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - A deep breath in, deep breath out. An Airman from the Idaho Air National Guard holds his weapon steady in front of him, pressing it against his shoulder, finger on the trigger, his body low to the ground. He takes a small, strategic step into the plume of smoke swirling around him. Surrounded by a blanket of red smoke makes it hard to see his battle buddy but … [Read more...]
Austin Praises Close U.S.-Kenya Partnership
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the close partnership between the U.S. and Kenya on a range of security issues as he met today with Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale. The two leaders held talks at the Pentagon just months after signing a framework for defense cooperation during Austin's visit to Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, last … [Read more...]
Swapping Skills and Patches at the Shooting Range
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Ten soldiers from the German military, the Bundeswehr, earned U.S. Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges at Panzer Kaserne in Böblingen Oct. 18, while strengthening German-American friendship. After a three-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the USAG Stuttgart Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) was finally able to host German Soldiers at the … [Read more...]
Retired, Enlisted Air Force Members Can Rejoin Active Duty
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - The Secretary of the Air Force has reimplemented the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program in an effort to leverage the talents of our highly trained and experienced officer and enlisted military retirees to help minimize the service's critical manning shortages. Application window opens Feb. 8, 2024. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, … [Read more...]
Austin Thanks Blue Star Families for Their Support
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked members of Blue Star Families for their service and sacrifice and that of their men and women in uniform. "Global uncertainty is the theme of this gathering. Yet, in times of challenge, the world looks to America," he said speaking yesterday at a virtual town hall event. The nonprofit group aims to … [Read more...]