DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon today. The two leaders met to discuss the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Armenia, which includes a longstanding partnership between Armenia's Defense Ministry and the Kansas National Guard. "Your visit is historic," Austin said as he … [Read more...]
Airmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Victims
U.S. service members pose for a group photo after offloading toys on Marine Corps Air Station New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2024. The delivery is part of a Toys for Tots delivery supported by Marine Aircraft Group 49 to deliver over 4,000 toys to families affected by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja … [Read more...]
Space Force Opens Command in Japan
The official U.S. Space Forces Japan flag is unveiled during the activation and assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 4, 2024. This marks the first public reveal of the flag, which symbolizes the mission and identity of U.S. Space Forces Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt) DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The U.S. Space Force activated … [Read more...]
Air Force Keeps Nuclear Triad Mission Ready
DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while at the same time working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms. That was one of the central messages Air Force Global Strike Command's most senior leader, Gen. Thomas … [Read more...]
DoD’s New Strategy for Countering Drones
DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The Defense Department today announced that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has signed a new, classified strategy for countering the effects of unmanned systems, also called "drones." According to an unclassified fact sheet released by the department, unmanned systems are increasing in capability and are posing ever-increasing threats to the U.S. … [Read more...]