OCTOBER 28, 2024 - Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission successfully splashed down near the coast of Florida, Oct. 25. Crew-8 launched to the International Space Station March 4, to conduct new scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefit humanity. This the last scheduled space station … [Read more...]
Learning the Ropes
OCTOBER 28, 2024 — Members of the 1st Infantry Division Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard (CGMCG) competed in the U.S. Cavalry Association’s annual Bivouac and National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma, Sept. 9-15, 2024. The U.S. Cavalry Association hosts the National Cavalry Competition annually, inviting horsemen from around the globe to participate. This … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct Live-fire Coastal Defense
OCTOBER 28, 2024 — Philippine Marines with 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marines with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit established defensive positions at Apurawan Beach to conduct a combined live-fire coastal defense Oct. 22, 2024, during Exercise KAMANDAG 8. The training scenario on Palawan’s western shores integrated Philippine and U.S. forces as they … [Read more...]
Navy Participates in Mine Warfare Exercise
OCTOBER 28, 2024 – Naval forces from the U.S., the Republic of Korea (ROK) and 17 partner and allied nations concluded Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in Busan, ROK, Oct. 25, 2024. Part of an annual series of exercises hosted by the ROK Navy, MNMIWEX 24 increased proficiency in mine countermeasures (MCM) operations within a multi-national naval … [Read more...]
Event Recognizes Space, Missile Pioneers
OCTOBER 28, 2024 - Six pioneers in American space and missile development were honored in a ceremony hosted by Space Systems Command in recognition of achievements in astronautics that began as early as the 1950s and continue to resonate in today’s contested space environment. “Today we honor six people who had the imagination, the courage and the persistence to act on their … [Read more...]