FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - The Louisiana National Guard’s 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion recently completed critical upgrades to its two AN/TPQ-53 radar systems at the Unit Training Equipment Site at Camp Villere in Slidell. The radar systems, mounted on 5-ton tactical trucks, underwent hardware modifications and significant software upgrades to enhance their operational … [Read more...]
Hegseth Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses U.S. Africa Command personnel during a town hall meeting Feb. 11, 2025, at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command … [Read more...]
Air Force Returns to In-Person Work
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - Per reference (b), the Acting Secretary of Defense terminated authority for employees to continue regular telework and remote work arrangements, unless necessary to comply with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements, or where the agency head has certified in writing that a compelling reason exists to permit the arrangement. Reference (c) … [Read more...]
Navy Begins International Maritime Exercise
250210-N-QQ327-1063 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jeff Jurgemeyer, vice commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for International Maritime Exercise 2025 aboard the Uraga-class minesweeper JS Bungo (MST 464). International Maritime Exercise is the largest … [Read more...]
DoD Civilian Employees Can Now Shop at Commissary
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - DoD Civilian employees can now shop at a select group of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stores located in the US until April 4, 2025. In Virginia, the following stores include Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base Commissaries, Little Creek Commissary, Naval Base Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana and Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commissary located in the Scott … [Read more...]