MAY 9, 2025 – The 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (CA BN) under the 352nd Civil Affairs Command (CACOM) conducted an airborne insertion into at Camp Santiago drop zone and immediately transitioned to training on their mission essential tasks, including Develop a Civil Network Engagement Plan and Leverage Partner Capabilities on Apr. 10, 2025. "This [airborne drop] is our ride … [Read more...]
DoD Begins Immediate Removal of Trans-Identified Personnel
MAY 9, 2025 - Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: The Secretary is encouraged by the Supreme Court's order staying the lower court's injunction, allowing the Department of Defense to carry out its policies associated with "Prioritizing Military Excellence and … [Read more...]
Germans, Americans Celebrate Long Partnership
MAY 9, 2025 – In celebration of decades of partnership, the Hohenfels military community began their yearly German-American Volksfest with a single tap of a mallet April 30, 2025, and ended it with bus tours, military vehicles and music May 4. Over the course of five days, neighbors from outside U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria – Hohenfels drove onto post, parked on the Hohenfels … [Read more...]
DoD Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
MAY 9, 2025 - The Defense Department celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, observed annually during the first week of May since 1985, to honor federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees who serve the nation. This year, the Pentagon recognized members of its civilian workforce for their vital contributions to national security. Assistant to the … [Read more...]
Future Priorities for Special Ops
MAY 9, 2025 - Colby Jenkins, performing the duties of the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, outlined his priorities for the future of the special warfare community while delivering remarks today during Special Operations Forces Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Jenkins cautioned the audience that America's adversaries are converging … [Read more...]