JANUARY 15, 2025 - Over the past three years, the Defense Innovation Board has been a powerful advisory resource to advance innovation within the Defense Department, and to provide the secretary and deputy secretaries of defense with independent, practical, and actionable advice and recommendations about how to make use of that innovation. "The Defense Innovation Board has … [Read more...]
Navy Getting Two New Aircraft Carriers
JANUARY 14, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of two future Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the future USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). The future USS William J. Clinton honors President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America, serving two terms from 1993 to … [Read more...]
Pacific Marines Plan for Future Engagements
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark F. Schaefer, left, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Royal Thai Marine Corps Rear Adm. Nirat Tagoodruar, deputy commanding officer, pose for a photo following an in-brief during the USMC-RTMC Future Engagement Planning Conference in Sattahip, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2024. These discussions … [Read more...]
Army Attracting Top Talent
JANUARY 14, 2025 – The Soldiers and Civilians of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), the Praetorians, embrace opportunities to talk to the American people and support Army outreach and recruiting efforts to inspire (or educate) others to join the United States Army. The Praetorian Soldiers and Civilians are ideally positioned to assist Army outreach and … [Read more...]
Farewell Address to the Naval Academy
JANUARY 14, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivered his farewell address to midshipmen, faculty, and staff at the United States Naval Academy on Jan. 13. A 1983 USNA graduate, Secretary Del Toro’s visit during the final week of his tenure reflects his deep ties to the institution that helped shape his career and dedication to service. “From the Civil War … [Read more...]