JUNE 11, 2025 - The Defense Department is putting American interests first in the U.S. Central and Africa Commands' areas of responsibility, said Katherine Thompson, performing the duties of the assistant defense secretary for international security affairs, during a hearing today before the House Armed Services Committee. She elaborated that this means preventing and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Monitoring Car Carrier Fire
A Coast Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak conducts an overflight of a fire aboard the cargo vessel Morning Midas approximately 260 miles southwest of Adak, June 8, 2025. The Coast Guard is in close communication with Zodiac Maritime, the manager of the Morning Midas, as they develop their salvage and safety plans with Resolve Marine. (U.S. … [Read more...]
Guard Activates Electromagnetic Warfare Company
JUNE 10, 2025 — The Georgia Army National Guard made history with the activation of the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, the first unit of its kind in the U.S. Army. The ceremony, held at the Fort Gillem Enclave, also included the assumption of command by Capt. Caleb Rogers. Lt. Col. Luke Gurley, commander of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, … [Read more...]
Army Sustainment Prepares for the Fight Ahead
JUNE 10, 2025 - In the semi-arid environment of Fort Hunter Liggett, logistics Soldiers participating in Operation Mojave Falcon trained to a high standard through a combination of live exercises and simulated environments. This training prepared them like never before to execute complex, high-intensity operations. Observer, controller, and trainer (OC/T) personnel … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Offloads $138 Million in Illicit Drugs
Bales of illegal narcotics are offloaded by crew members of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous (WMEC 627) at Base Miami Beach, Florida, June 5, 2025. The crew of USS Gravely (DDG-107), along with an embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment crew, interdicted a vessel suspected of drug smuggling and seized approximately 840 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street … [Read more...]