AUGUST 27, 2024 — When Sgt. 1st Class Elena Bryan graduated from her Oxford, Ohio, high school more than a decade ago, she was not sure what she would do next. “I came to graduation and didn't know what I wanted in life, didn't know where I wanted to be, didn't really like school.” The chance to enlist in the Army was attractive. When she met a recruiter, she was … [Read more...]
Air Force Introduces Course for ATF Readiness
AUGUST 27, 2024 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is developing a course designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills needed to teach and lead combat support warfighters through every phase of the Air Force Force Generation model. The new Combat Support Instructor Course was introduced at the first of two 2024 Installation and … [Read more...]
DoD Remains Postured to Support Israel
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 6, 2024) An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) signals aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 6. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official … [Read more...]
This is What We’re Built For
Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, acting chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses attendees of the 146th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference, Detroit, Michigan, Aug. 24, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely) AUGUST 26, 2024 — In a time of global uncertainty, the National Guard’s top officer, serving in an acting … [Read more...]
Army Trains Iraqi Counterparts on Field Artillery
AUGUST 26, 2024 – Advise, assist, and enable, a key component of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission to enhance partner capacity in Iraq, was on full display this past month at the Task Force Redleg Artillery Course in western Iraq, July 14 - Aug. 1. During this time, the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery … [Read more...]