DECEMBER 31, 2024 – U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) recently conducted a professional military exchange with the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic (FACA) from Dec. 3-7. This engagement, co-led by U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) Inspector General (IG) Col. Valentin Maldonado and SETAF-AF’s IG Lt. Col. Benjamin Barrett, aimed to strengthen … [Read more...]
Admin Lauds President Carter’s Leadership, Humanity
DECEMBER 31, 2024 - Former President Jimmy Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia at age 100. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, in a statement yesterday, called Carter a "principled leader" and "a steadfast champion of human rights and democratic ideals." Americans will remember Carter for his leadership in office and his distinguished post-presidency, but the … [Read more...]
DoD Announces $2.5 Billion for Ukraine
DECEMBER 30, 2024 - The Defense Department today announced it will be providing close to $2.5 billion in additional new security assistance support to Ukraine intended to reaffirm the department's commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The latest aid package includes a $1.25 billion presidential drawdown authority package, as well as $1.22 … [Read more...]
Navy Mourns Passing of President Jimmy Carter
DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti released statements on the death of President and Navy veteran James Earl ‘Jimmy’ Carter Jr. who died Dec. 29 at age 100. “On behalf of our Sailors, Marines, and Department of the Navy Civilians, I express my deepest condolences to the Carter Family for the loss of a … [Read more...]
Guard Leaders Thank Troops During Holiday Season
Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the CNGB, visit with Army National Guard and reserve Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force North, in Southwest Texas, Dec. 27, 2024. In March, the Secretary of Defense approved a request from the Department of Homeland Security to assist with U.S. Customs and Border … [Read more...]