Members of the Maryland National Guard and Pennsylvania National Guard arrive to the D.C. Armory to prepare for the joint reception station onward integration (JRSOI) in preparation for the electoral certification mission, Jan. 5, 2024. The Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes was designated a National Special Security Event (NSSE). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by … [Read more...]
Army Tests Hazmat Suit Readiness
JANUARY 8, 2025 - U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire and Emergency Services recently conducted their annual hazardous materials (hazmat) suit testing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of their equipment. The tests, conducted at Torii Station, on Dec. 19, 2024, are crucial for verifying that the suits remain leak-proof and can protect personnel from hazardous chemicals … [Read more...]
A Commander-in-Chief’s Final Journey
U.S. service members from the Ceremonial Honor Guard stand ready to guard the casket of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Jan. 4, 2025. After lying in repose, Carter will be taken to Washington, where members of Congress will pay their respects during a service in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. President Carter, a U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
DoD Warns of Chinese Military Companies in U.S.
JANUARY 8, 2025 - Yesterday, the Department of Defense released an update to the names of "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly in the United States in accordance with the statutory requirement of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Updating the Section 1260H list of "Chinese military companies" is an … [Read more...]
Navy Announces 2024 Battle “E” Winners
JANUARY 7, 2025 - Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the COMSUBLANT winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency (“E”) Competition awards, Jan. 1. The Battle “E” competition is conducted to strengthen and evaluate both command and overall Force warfighting readiness and to recognize outstanding command performance. The criterion for … [Read more...]