Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov stand for the playing of the U.S. and Ukrainian national anthems during a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JULY 24, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the … [Read more...]
DoD Announces Publication of 2024 Arctic Strategy
JULY 23, 2024 - Yesterday, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its 2024 DOD Arctic Strategy. This is the first update to DOD's approach to the region since 2019. "The Arctic region of the United States is critical to the defense of our homeland, the protection of U.S. national sovereignty, and the preservation of our defense treaty commitments," said Deputy Secretary of … [Read more...]
Guard Donates F-15C to New England Air Museum
Col. Michael 'Shot' Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Operations Group Commander, flew F-15C aircraft 85-101 from Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts, to Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, for its final flight before being retired and donated to the New England Air Museum, July 22, 2024. Donating the F15 to the museum ensures the … [Read more...]
Space Force Releases Selective Retention Bonus List
JULY 23, 2024 - The Space Force released its Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective July 22. The FY24 SRB program consists of seven Space Force specialty codes. None were removed from last year. The SRB program serves as a retention tool, targeting experienced enlisted personnel in critical career fields, particularly those with lower manning or … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
JULY 23, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (M3), a federal, state and local partnership to help rebuild the maritime industrial base workforce the Navy needs, July 22. M3 will focus initially on submarine production skillsets before it expands to other types of ships. Secretary Del Toro announced M3 at … [Read more...]