JUNE 9, 2025 – Task Force Aviation, made up of the Idaho and New Jersey Army National Guard, assigned to the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission’s Regional Command-East (RC-E), hosted an International Partner Multi-Ship Familiarization Flight (IPMFF) May 12. An IPMFF is a joint training exercise conducted by military forces from different countries. The RC-E’s U.S. contingent of … [Read more...]
Air Force Plans to Train 1,500 Pilots Annually
JUNE 9, 2025 - To maintain air superiority, project global power and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators—specifically, 1,500 pilots per year. Achieving this goal has been a persistent struggle prompting Air Education and Training Command officials to develop a comprehensive solution that includes optimizing existing … [Read more...]
Hegseth Commemorates D-Day
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during the Normandy American Cemetery ceremony, Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JUNE 7, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy by delivering a speech at the Normandy American … [Read more...]
Service Members, Veterans Gather to Commemorate D-Day
JUNE 6, 2025 - Service members and veterans gathered in Normandy to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord, widely known as D-Day, honoring the pivotal Allied invasion that changed the course of World War II. The commemorations, which included parachute jumps, flyovers and remembrance ceremonies, highlighted the enduring legacy of the largest … [Read more...]
Africom Strategy Focuses on Burden Sharing
JUNE 6, 2025 - U.S. Africa Command's approach aligns with the National Defense Strategy and guidance from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said Africom's commander, Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, during an interview yesterday at the Pentagon. That approach, he said, prioritizes counterterrorism, and in particular, terrorists who have a propensity to attack the U.S. … [Read more...]