JULY 16, 2024 - There is no place in America for the type of violence demonstrated in Pennsylvania over the weekend in which a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh today. Singh said the tragedy that killed a Pennsylvania man and wounded others "is not the way we resolve our differences in … [Read more...]
National Guard Enters State Partnership with Sweden
JULY 15, 2024 - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the signing of a state partnership agreement between the New York National Guard and Sweden as part of the State Partnership Program. Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and Marcos Soler, deputy secretary for public safety of New York, took part in the signing ceremony at One World Trade Center … [Read more...]
Enhancing Readiness Through Wellness
JULY 15, 2024 - With a readiness-driven mindset at the forefront, the 375th Air Mobility Wing launched its Operational Support Team in late 2023, embedding a cadre of comprehensive healthcare specialists within a rotating squadron, allowing the unit to achieve its peak readiness levels. The OST’s mission is to achieve enhanced overall readiness and well-being of Airmen by … [Read more...]
Navy Welcomes Carrier Strike Group TWO Home
JULY 15, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Naval Station Norfok to welcome the ships and squadrons of Carrier Strike Group TWO home, July 13-14. Secretary Del Toro was in Norfolk for the arrivals of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107). In May, Secretary Del Toro presented a Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) … [Read more...]
Blue Angels Select Officers for 2025 Season
JULY 15, 2024 – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected five new officers to join the team for the 2025 air show season. The squadron selected two F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot, an Events Coordinator and a Flight Surgeon to replace outgoing team members. By the start of the 2025 show season, these five officers … [Read more...]