SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III over the weekend reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Israel's right to defend itself following a series of rocket attacks by Lebanese Hezbollah, the Pentagon announced today. Austin expressed DOD's support during separate phone calls with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday and Sunday … [Read more...]
Historic P-51 Mustang Giving Rides
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - A Commemorative Air Force P-51 Mustang made a short, two day stop at the Sioux City, Iowa airport in September. The airport in Western Iowa is one of the last stops of the 2024 flying season for the aircraft and crew of the iconic World War II fighter plane. Retired Air Force Reserve F-16 pilot, Pete Scholl volunteers as a P-51 pilot with the … [Read more...]
Army Addressing Suicide In Its Ranks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 — In the past year, the Army bolstered its approach toward addressing suicide in its ranks by publishing an updated suicide prevention program policy and transforming messaging that stresses fostering healthy community and unit environments for Soldiers, Family members and Army civilians. As a result, the Army has transitioned from simply reacting to … [Read more...]
Historic Exercise’s Cultural Exchange
A member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force poses with a 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief during Tarang Shakti-24 at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 10, 2024. The aim of TS24, the largest exercise India has led, is to strengthen global military cooperation and enhance coordination among participating and observing Air Forces.(U.S. Air … [Read more...]
Navy Christened Newest Ship
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), the Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., today. The event was attended by Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro; Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and … [Read more...]