AUGUST 29, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones. "Our job here at the Pentagon — when you think about it — is to prepare for the threats of the future and build a force to match … [Read more...]
Marines Support Special Operations Osprey Launch
AUGUST 28, 2025 - Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island demonstrated its strategic value Aug. 25 by enabling the launch of CV-22 Ospreys assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command, underscoring the role of maritime prepositioning infrastructure in sustaining global readiness. The aircraft were offloaded from contracted sealift at Dames Point Marine Terminal in … [Read more...]
C-130 Moved to Support Western Wildfires
AUGUST 28, 2025 - A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires. The wing has been providing aerial firefighting support in Colorado and Wyoming since Aug. 9. In support of the National Interagency Fire Center, the C-130H equipped with the U.S. Forest Service-owned Modular Airborne … [Read more...]
Guard Mission Remains Focused on Security, Safety
AUGUST 28, 2025 - In the second week as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Soldiers and Airmen continue conducting missions that support the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in reducing crime and ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit the District. The WVNG is supporting Joint Task Force - District of Columbia … [Read more...]
PCS Task Force Holds Town Hall
AUGUST 28, 2025 - Military spouses from across the joint force joined the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force for a virtual town hall to share their input on their experiences regarding household goods, Aug. 27. Army Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis, PCS JTF commander, hosted the town hall to capture the experiences of military families and provide their recommendations to … [Read more...]