OCTOBER 21, 2024 – A U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test aboard the allies’ largest ship. A test pilot flew a specially instrumented F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the 5th … [Read more...]

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses the media at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 18, 2024 Austin visited Brussels to participate in a series of multilateral meetings, including the NATO Defense Ministerial and the Ministerial of the force contributing members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS (D-ISIS). (DoD photo by Chad J. … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Jumping at the chance to support military and first responders assisting in hurricane relief efforts, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy earned her wings completed a tandem skydive over Tampa Bay, culminating a fundraiser she led that delivered more than $85,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation. The funds were raised to help those impacted by … [Read more...]

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi receive a brief about the paint barn at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2024. Briefers provided an assessment of maintenance capabilities and requirements in the theater to sustain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell) OCTOBER 20, … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 19, 2024 - The Defense Department is sponsoring a Hypersonics Horizon High Speed Video challenge, open to high school and undergraduate students, with cash prizes. "The Hypersonics Horizons High Speed Video Challenge is integral to building an enduring advantage by investing in the workforce of tomorrow," said Aprille Ericsson, the assistant secretary of defense for … [Read more...]