SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 – The initial planning event (IPE) for exercise African Lion 2025 (AL25) took place from Sept. 9-20, setting the stage for the multinational military exercise scheduled for spring 2025 across Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal. AL25 stands as U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) largest annual multinational military exercise, with participation from over 20 … [Read more...]
Air Force Concerned About Continuing Resolution
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, in a Sept. 18 letter to congressional leaders, itemized the significant challenges a continuing resolution of any length would pose to the Air Force and Space Force. “A CR of any length impacts DAF readiness, hinders acceleration of the Space Force, delays military construction projects, reduces aircraft … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Apprehends 124 Haitians
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 – Coast Guard Cutter Bear’s crew repatriated 124 people to Haiti, Wednesday, following two separate interdictions of irregular, unlawful migration voyages off the coast of Haiti. Anyone attempting unlawful maritime migration will be rescued and repatriated to their country of origin or departure. “Our number one priority is to prevent the unnecessary … [Read more...]
Mounted Warrior Museum Opens to Public
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 — The grand opening of the National Mounted Warrior Museum was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 18 here. Doors officially opened to the public today. Located behind from the Marvin Leath Visitor Center, the museum offers the unique perspective of the mounted warrior and shares the history of cavalry Soldiers from horse-riding to today’s … [Read more...]
Pentagon Degrades ISIS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 - The United States military continues to degrade the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, while other defense officials work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said U.S. and Syrian Democratic Forces launched a raid in Syria that killed four ISIS operatives. The raid was designed to disrupt and degrade the … [Read more...]