OCTOBER 16, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III over the weekend authorized the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, missile battery and its associated United States military crew to Israel, the Pentagon announced today. The THAAD will be used to bolster Israel's missile defense capabilities in the wake of Iran's targeted attacks on that … [Read more...]
Update on DoD’s Health Care Focus
OCTOBER 16, 2024 - All service members and their families deserve quality care, better access to treatment centers, health care providers and mental and physical well-being, said Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland, director of the Defense Health Agency. Crosland spoke on the panel "Transforming Combat Ready Care" today at the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting … [Read more...]
USS New York Arrives in Cyprus
OCTOBER 15, 2024 – The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus for a regularly scheduled port visit, October 14, 2024. “Our Sailors and Marines are eager to experience the vibrant Cypriot culture, food, and history while continuing to forge and … [Read more...]
Air Force Engaging Indo-Pacific Allies
OCTOBER 15, 2024 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s area of responsibility following a brief stop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The service’s top leadership team is traveling to engage directly with critical allies and partners in the region to … [Read more...]
DoD Finishes ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Discharge Reviews
OCTOBER 15, 2024 - The Defense Department has finished its proactive review of service members administratively separated from the services for their sexual orientation during the Don't Ask, Don't Tell era. DOD officials made the announcement Oct. 15. The Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy was in effect from Feb. 28, 1994, until Sept. 20, 2011. During that time, gay, lesbian … [Read more...]