The crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Diligence recover jettisoned packages from a suspected drug smuggling vessel offshore of Puerto Oviedo, Dominican Republic, April 12, 2025. USCGC Venturous’ (WMEC 625) crew offloaded more than 1,294 pounds of cocaine and 4,012 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $14.1 million intercepted in the Caribbean Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard … [Read more...]
NATO Allies Train in the Baltic Sea Region
JUNE 3, 2025 – Sixteen NATO allies, more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel began the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25, with the start of the pre-sail conference, June 3, in the Baltic Sea region. The exercise, which starts June 5, is the premier annual maritime-focused military exercise in the Baltic region. BALTOPS provides NATO … [Read more...]
Experts Help Soldiers Relocate During Peak PCS Season
JUNE 3, 2025 – Moving personal belongings during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move can be a significant undertaking, especially when crossing international borders during peak PCS season. Dedicated transportation experts from the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Base Support Operations Transportation (BASOPS Trans) Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Office … [Read more...]
The Growing Role of Space In Regional Security
JUNE 3, 2025 - U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, USSF Indo-Pacific commander, emphasized the critical role of space capabilities in ensuring stability across the Indo-Pacific region at Australian Space Summit 2025, May 27-28. Speaking to a diverse audience of defense leaders, industry partners, and policymakers, Mastalir underscored the evolving mission of the … [Read more...]
The DoD Week In Review
JUNE 3, 2025 - Last week, the Defense Department announced the Department of Government Efficiency found additional savings, helping the department identify and eliminate waste. "On [May 28, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth] highlighted DOGE's continued work at the Pentagon," said Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell during the Weekly Sitrep video. "Together with DOGE, … [Read more...]