U.S. service members with the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard and family members of former President Jimmy Carter arrive at the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 2025. Carter, who was also a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his humanitarian efforts, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of … [Read more...]
Austin to Convene Ukraine Coalition
JANUARY 8, 2025 - Two senior defense officials told the media this morning that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III intends to gather the Ukraine Defense Contact Group's eight capabilities coalition leaders during the upcoming 25th meeting of the UDCG at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, in order to map out Ukraine's defense capabilities in support of building a credible … [Read more...]
Operational C2 Centers Take Center Stage
JANUARY 8, 2025 - The U.S. Space Force's premier space exercise, Space Flag 25-1, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the exercise with the participation of Operational Command and Control (C2) centers, mostly from U.S. Space Forces - Space, as full players. For the first time, S4S’s National Space Defense Center, Combined Space Operations Center, and Joint … [Read more...]
Guard Activated for Election Certification
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...]