DECEMBER 9, 2024 - American leadership rallies its allies and partners and inspires ordinary people around the world to work together toward a brighter future, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who delivered the keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California. Autocrats worldwide and terrorist groups want to weaken America's … [Read more...]
U.S. Eliminates ISIS Camps in Central Syria
DECEMBER 9, 2024 - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted dozens of precision airstrikes targeting known ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria, Dec. 8. The strikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the ongoing mission to disrupt, degrade, and defeat ISIS, in order to prevent the terrorist group from conducting external … [Read more...]
Nearly $1 Billion More for Ukraine Announced
An Airman assigned to the 305th Aerial Port Squadron upload munitions onboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The munitions cargo is part of an additional security assistance package for Ukraine. The security assistance the U.S. is providing to Ukraine is enabling critical success on the battlefield against the Russian invading force. (U.S. Air … [Read more...]
Legacy Born in the Skies Over Pearl Harbor
DECEMBER 7, 2024 - In the shadow of Pearl Harbor’s historic skies, the 47th Fighter Squadron continues to honor its legacy of valor, dedication, and service. Since its activation at Wheeler Field, Hawaii, on Dec. 1, 1940, the squadron has been a symbol of courage and excellence - a legacy that began with its heroic response to the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. A … [Read more...]
Navy Remembers Attack on Pearl Harbor
DECEMBER 7, 2024 - On December 7th, 1941, the United States was forced into World War II, dramatically altering the course of history. In a surprise attack, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a strike on the United States’ Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor killing over 2,400 Americans and sinking seven ships. The attacks happened in two waves on that Sunday morning. … [Read more...]