JULY 2, 2024 — A retired New York Army National Guard Soldier was recognized for his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq during a ceremony at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on June 27, 2024. Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo, who retired in 2021, received the Bronze Star Medal with “V’ device from Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of … [Read more...]
Embracing a New US Space Force Generational Model
U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Ramiro Lopez, 72nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron operations superintendent, left, observes as Spc. 3 Damien Oleson, 72 ISRS expeditionary ISR technician, right, briefs Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander, center, on antenna operations and radio frequency monitoring at Peterson Space Force Base, … [Read more...]
Bases in Europe Go to Higher State of Alert
JULY 2, 2024 - U.S. commanders in Europe have placed bases in a higher state of alert, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today. Singh wouldn't comment on intelligence matters, but she said U.S. commanders in Europe raised the threat level in response to "a combination of factors and not related to a single threat." Those factors could impact the safety … [Read more...]
DoD Completes Flight Test of Hypersonic Missile
JULY 1, 2024 - The U.S. Navy and U.S. Army recently completed an end-to-end flight test of a hypersonic missile from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, HI. The test provided data on the end-to-end performance of the Conventional Prompt Strike and Long Range Hypersonic Weapon All Up Round. The test marks a step forward for the CPS and LRHW programs. "This flight … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Commissions Pacific Northwest-Based Cutter
JULY 1, 2024 — The Coast Guard commissioned its 56th Fast Response Cutter and first one to be stationed in the Pacific Northwest during a ceremony held in Astoria, Ore., Thursday. Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC-1156) is the first of three planned Fast Response Cutter’s (FRC) to be homeported in Astoria. The ceremony was presided by Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, Pacific … [Read more...]