JULY 8, 2024 - For 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been a force for peace that stared down the Soviet Union, prevented a larger war in the Balkans, joined in the fight against international terrorism and even now stands ready to defend all NATO territory from Russian aggression. NATO remains a vital and crucial alliance, and leaders of political parties … [Read more...]
Army Signs New 50-Year Lease for Hawaiian Airfield
The lease also opens opportunities for federal grants to support necessary improvements to the airfield.Col. Steve McGunegle, Commander of U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i, provides details about the new 50-year lease for Kawaihāpai Airfield during the press conference at the State Capitol on July 5, 2024. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) JULY 6, 2024 — In a landmark … [Read more...]
Two Civil War Soldiers Earn Medal of Honor
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony of Private Philip G. Shadrach and Private George D, Wilson, U.S. Army, at The Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2024. The privates were awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously) for their extraordinary heroism while participating in a covert military operation 200 miles … [Read more...]
Space Delta 9 Welcomes New Orbital Warfare Commander
SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Delta 9 (Del 9) conducted its Change of Command Ceremony at Schriever SFB, CO, on July 2, 2024. During the ceremony, officiated by U.S. Space Force (USSF) Lieutenant (Lt) General (Gen) David N. Miller Jr., Commander, Space Operations Command (SPoC), USSF Col Ramsey Horn, Chief, Future Operations Division, assumed command of Del 9 from the … [Read more...]
Air Force Hosts International Training for Dog Handlers
Katija Frei, a Rhineland-Pfalz Polizei dog handler, guides police dog Ares, through an explosive material detection scenario during an international working dog training seminar at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 26, 2024. The 52nd Security Forces Squadron hosted the training for U.S., German and Luxembourg military units and law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo … [Read more...]