JULY 3, 2024 - A 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus executed the world’s first nonstop, KC-46A westbound circumnavigation endurance flight, called Project Magellan, June 29-July 1, starting and finishing at McConnell Air Force Base. This flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A, Air Mobility Command’s newest tanker aircraft. Overall, MEOs … [Read more...]
USSF Highlights Military Women’s Challenges, Opportunities
U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, deputy chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber and Nuclear, delivers remarks at the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium in Arlington, Va., June 27, 2024. The symposium is one of the largest gatherings of military women, offering a platform for discussing challenges that affect female service members, and a forum to discuss ways to … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters Fly Beryl
JULY 3, 2024 - The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, a component of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, has been working around-the-clock flying data-gathering missions into Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of what’s predicted to be a very active season. The National Hurricane Center, with the Chief Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Is Focused on Pacing Challenge From China
JULY 3, 2024 - The National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to strengthen U.S. military deterrence against China and defeat it if necessary. The Marine Corps implemented its "Force Design" strategy six years ago to address that challenge. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith discussed the progress that has been made in force design and some … [Read more...]
Austin Underscores Commitment to Ukraine with $2.3 Billion Aid
JULY 2, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III previewed a new military assistance package for Ukraine today as he met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon. The package, valued at more than $2.3 billion, includes additional air defense interceptors and other critical munitions. The air defense capabilities will be delivered to Ukraine's … [Read more...]