Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses 1,000 Airmen, community leaders and industry partners during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Nov. 1, 2024, Grapevine, Texas. He discussed the U.S. Air Force's efforts to repoptimize for Great Power Competition and the need to modernize the force to better posture the Department of Defense to more … [Read more...]
10K North Korean Troops in Kursk Oblast
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - There are 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, and the Pentagon press secretary said if they enter combat, they are legitimate targets for Ukrainian soldiers. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder also said officials estimate there are now 11,000 to 12,000 North Korean troops in Russia. "We've seen the press reports about alleged [North Korean] … [Read more...]
National Guard Honors Legacy of Service
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - Two hundred twenty-two years ago, the District of Columbia Militia, hailing from every class and occupation, reported for duty near Rawlins Park. At this muster, leaders conducted roll call for each individual in the militia and taught the latest military tactics, which the unit members then practiced. Musters for training also unified the citizens of the … [Read more...]
Squadron Changing Comm Landscape
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - As the combined force shifts its focus to prepare for Great Power Competition, the importance of Agile Combat Employment is increasingly prevalent. The 1st Combat Communications Squadron plays a key role in this changing dynamic by providing expeditionary communications, command and control, radar airfield weather systems and austere landing and drop zone … [Read more...]
Guard Hosts International Visitor Leadership Program
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - The Maryland National Guard hosted more than 30 public officials, academics and security analysts from NATO member states and aspirant countries via the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program at Martin State Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland on Oct. 25, 2024. The group visited Washington D.C. and surrounding … [Read more...]