NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - In a crucial training event on Nov. 14, 2024, U.S. Army engineers took on the challenge of a wet gap crossing at Milford Lake, refining their ability to overcome obstacles under simulated combat conditions. Soldiers from the 50th Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 5th Engineer Battalion, worked alongside other engineer units to deploy bridging assets, … [Read more...]
Air Force Continues to Make Progress in Annual Audit
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force (DAF) recorded significant audit achievements in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, securing remediations for all three of its audit roadmap targets, including two material weaknesses (MW) and one significant deficiency (SD). “Our teams continue to make progress towards our audit goals,” said Carlos Rodgers, Acting Assistant Secretary … [Read more...]
Austin Announces More Aid for Ukraine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - The U.S. is sending a new round of military assistance, valued at up to $275 million to Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today. The package includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, mortar and artillery rounds and unmanned aerial systems to meet critical battlefield needs as Russia's war of aggression surpasses … [Read more...]
Pilots Announced for the DRL Air Force Miami Invitational
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 — The Drone Racing League, the world’s premier professional drone racing property, today announced the twelve elite pilots who will be competing during the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational. Presented by the U.S. Air Force, the DRL Championship event will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 7pm at LoanDepot Park, home of the MLB’s Miami Marlins. "I'm … [Read more...]
Space System Command’s Fight Tonight Competition
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - After a stiff competition of more than forty innovative ideas submitted through this year’s Fight Tonight competition, three have been officially selected for funding. Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Commander, Space Systems Command, announced the results during the Space Force Ball in Los Angeles Nov. 15. “We are focused on delivering three lines of effort to … [Read more...]