AUGUST 7, 2024 — In the Army, most Soldiers are familiar with the saying, "if it ain't raining, we ain't training!" For several days starting August 1, 2024, participants were able to experience the true meaning of this saying through a series of unexpected events during a spur ride hosted by 553rd Division Sustainment Support Battalion (DSSB), 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment … [Read more...]
National Guard Assists in Wake of Hurricane Debby
AUGUST 7, 2024 - Over 3,000 Florida National Guard troops were activated to provide support and ensure rapid response to affected areas as the state braced for Hurricane Debby. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 54 counties (later 61) and ordered the Florida National Guard Soldiers and Airmen to prepare to respond to the storm on Aug. 1. “This is … [Read more...]
Air Force Joins JASDF for Bomber Escort
AUGUST 7, 2024 - Fighter aircraft from U.S. Seventh Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force participated in aerial training with U.S. bombers in airspace between Japan and Korea Aug. 2. Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, and four JASDF F-15J Eagles from the 6th Air Wing conducted bomber escort and air-to-air training with two … [Read more...]
Austin Charts Progress with Australia Alliance
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles participate in the 34th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Aug. 6, 2024. (DoD photo by Chad J. … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Bound for Mideast Mission
U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 213th Personnel Company, 213th Regional Support Group and their families are recognized during a ceremony at the Keystone Conference Center in Fort Indiantown Gap, Aug. 04, 2024. The unit will deploy to the Middle East providing support for U.S. Central Command and Task Force Spartan with their mission of increasing regional … [Read more...]