DECEMBER 11, 2024 - On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and hardship. Over the history of the U.S., several big military actions have taken place on Dec. 25. Here are four noteworthy ones. 1776: Washington's Famous Crossing of the DelawareThe winter of 1776 … [Read more...]
Remains of WWII Airman Returned Home
U.S. Army Honor Guard Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard fold an American flag during the ceremony for U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. William Scott at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, New Jersey, Dec. 9, 2024. Scott, a navigator on a B-24 Liberator bomber, was killed when his aircraft was shot down during Operation … [Read more...]
Regional Alliances Strengthen Indo-Pacific Security
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) DECEMBER 11, 2024 - The U.S.-Japan alliance has never been stronger, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who met today with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in … [Read more...]
Defense Space Programs Need Software Developers
DECEMBER 10, 2024 - During the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of electronic components slowed down development of satellites headed to the Space Development Agency. But it's not only parts and subcomponents that affect the timeline of satellite delivery, said the agency's director. "Even though it takes a while to get the hardware and the supply chain built up to actually … [Read more...]
4th Marine Regiment Colors Reunification
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Barclay, center, speaks to members of 4th Marine Regiment on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2024. 4th Marine Regiment and its subordinate battalions’ colors have not been unified since 1977. While 4th Marines is headquartered in Okinawa, its subordinate battalions are stationed in the continental U.S. and participate in rotational … [Read more...]