AUGUST 2, 2024 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force surgeon general July 31. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force. The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed DeGoes by voice vote. “I am honored the U.S. Senate has confirmed my appointment as the surgeon … [Read more...]
Guard Sends Aviation Assets to Support CA Wildfires
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard conduct pre-flight checks before take off, August 1, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Two UH-60 aircraft with Bambi Buckets and 13 personnel from the Arizona National Guard are deploying to Mather Field, CA to support the firefighting efforts, amidst a significant surge in wildfire activity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carlos … [Read more...]
SpecOp Forces Cut Through Kunsan’s Rainy Skies
AUGUST 2, 2024 - South Korea’s summers are famous for cloudy skies and torrential downpours that may appear at a moment’s notice. However, during a week in mid-July, members of the Wolf Pack at Kunsan Air Base observed a spectacle precipitate from the open skies unlike the typical monsoon rains. Spectators throughout the installation could spot paratroopers descending from … [Read more...]
Soldier Wins Olympic Silver Medal
AUGUST 2, 2024 - Sgt. Sagen Maddalena won the Silver Medal in Women’s Three-Position Rifle at the Paris Olympics. Maddalena earned a place in the Finals of the top eight competitors after setting an Olympic Qualification Record with a score of 593-45x. China’s Qiongyue Zhang followed close behind with a 593-40x. Once in the Final, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldier … [Read more...]
Oregon Guard Steps Up for Wildfire Crisis
AUGUST 2, 2024 — The Oregon National Guard is mobilizing to support wildfire response efforts across the state, with hand crews deployed to Harney County. On July 31 and August 1, approximately 90 Guard members processed through Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (JRSOI) to form hand crews for wildfire response. Members from the 142nd Wing, 1249th … [Read more...]