Oregon Air National Guard Majors, Calvin “Knife” Conner and Brandon “Wiggles” Wigton, assigned to the 142nd Wing, 123rd Fighter Squadron, in Portland, Oregon, prepare for takeoff with the newest F-15EX in Berkley, Missouri June 5, 2024. This is one of eighteen new EX models being finalized at the Missouri facility. Once finished all of the aircraft will be assigned to the 142nd … [Read more...]
US Partners with Togo to Reinforce Country’s Resilience
JUNE 27, 2024 — Whether it’s devastating floods, wildfires or powerful storms, Togolese officials are committed to aiding communities impacted by a wide range of potential disasters and the U.S. government is helping with the delivery of a new facility to help Togo’s ministries and emergency response organizations to better coordinate. Senior Togolese officials from the … [Read more...]
Amphibious Combat Vehicles Go Ashore in Okinawa
U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct waterborne operations at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s … [Read more...]
Two Air Force Installations Selected for Sustainability Awards
Solar panel array at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem) JUNE 27, 2024 - Two U.S. Air Force installations were announced among the winners of the Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards, June 25: Edwards Air Force Base, California; and Tyndall AFB, Florida. The Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards recognize federal … [Read more...]
DOD, Partners Find Data Sharing Challenging
JUNE 27, 2024 - The mission of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office is to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, data and analytics across the Defense Department in an effort to modernize the force. Bill Streilein, its chief technology officer, spoke today at the virtual Defense One event, "Genius Machines: Understanding the AI Threatscape." A … [Read more...]