JUNE 6, 2025 - The Recognized the first week of June annually, CPR and AED awareness week reminds the public crucial lifesaving skills can be and how they can make a difference between life and death. The recognition week was established by Congress in 2007 in collaboration with the American Red Cross, American Heart Association and National Safety Council. “CPR and AED … [Read more...]
USS Cole Relieves USS Gravely at Southern Border
JUNE 6, 2025 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, June 5. Cole takes over duties previously carried out by the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and will conduct similar operations in support of … [Read more...]
Army Leaders Propose Bolstering Lethality
JUNE 6, 2025 — During a hearing with Congress members, the Army’s top leaders shared details on the Army Transformation Initiative, which calls for cutting spending on stagnant programs, upgrading equipment and restructuring forces. In April, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Army leaders to prioritize building lethality and to eliminate unnecessary cost. Following … [Read more...]
Omaha Beach Ceremony Honoring D-Day Invasion
JUNE 6, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commanding general of V Corps, delivered remarks Friday, June 6th, 2025, at the Signal Monument near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, commemorating the Soldiers who landed there during the D-Day invasion and honoring V Corps’ enduring role in the fight for European freedom. “This Signal Monument is just one of 10 across Normandy," said … [Read more...]
U.S., Philippines, Japan and Korea Conclude Exercise
JUNE 6, 2025 — Elements of I and III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) concluded Exercise KAMANDAG 9 June 6, 2025, capping weeks of multilateral training across the Philippine archipelago, advancing air, maritime, and littoral capabilities and reaffirming the shared vision of peace and prosperity among the United States, the Philippines, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, … [Read more...]