NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - For the month of November and in honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Yokota community held events to honor and show respect to Native American culture and history. A kickoff event earlier in the month showcased intertribal performances, books and hand-made crafts showcasing the Native American culture, heritage and history. U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]
USS Indianapolis Returns from Deployment
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) returned to Naval Station Mayport, Fla. following a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet, 6th Fleet, and 2nd Fleet areas of operations, Nov. 26. Indianapolis deployed in March 2024 as a dual-crewed command, conducting two exchanges of command between LCS Crew 112 and LCS Crew 118. This final … [Read more...]
Dalton Inspires Cadets at Virginia Tech
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Virginia Tech Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 875 to engage with cadets and civilian students and discuss national defense challenges and strategies in Blacksburg, Nov. 19. Landing on the drillfield in a UH-1N Twin Huey, Dalton’s arrival sparked excitement throughout the campus. … [Read more...]
DoD Consults With Partners on Ceasefire Roles
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire which could lead to a cessation of Hezbollah attacks on Israel and the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, according to news reports. The U.S. Defense Department will play a role in the ceasefire, but there are few details, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder … [Read more...]
Operation Santa Claus Tradition
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - Continuing the Operation Santa Claus tradition of delivering holiday cheer to remote communities in Alaska, Alaska Army and Air National Guard members and volunteers from the Salvation Army's Fairbanks Corps boarded an AKARNG UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with Santa Claus on Nov 6, 2024, to deliver gifts to Circle, Alaska, a village along the Yukon … [Read more...]