JUNE 24, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Madrid, Spain, strengthening a strategic partnership by conducting a series of engagements. Secretary Del Toro met with servicemembers, U.S. and Spanish key leaders, and announced the name of the future USS Galvez, June 20-22. Secretary Del Toro visited U.S. Embassy Madrid where he met with U.S. Ambassador to … [Read more...]
Aircraft Play Key Role In Gaza Humanitarian Airdrops
JUNE 24, 2024 – The E-11A Aircraft equipped with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node, assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, has played a mission critical role in facilitating humanitarian airdrops in Gaza since early March 2024. The BACN acts as a communication relay and gateway system, facilitating information exchange and enhancing … [Read more...]
Connecting With Industry Partners a Priority
JUNE 24, 2024 - In remarks to the Los Angeles chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, commander of Space Systems Command, said SSC’s focus on acquiring and delivering resilient war fighting capabilities to protect the nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space, is nearly impossible without the relentless dedication of its workforce, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless Celebrated for 56 Years’ Service
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624) is moored to the pier in full-dress, June 21, 2024, for the cutter's heritage recognition ceremony in Pensacola, Florida. Dauntless was recognized for 56 years of service to the nation in the presence of current and former crew members, family, and friends before it was placed in commission, special status. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by … [Read more...]
The Shift to SATCOM Launch and Recovery
JUNE 24, 2024 – Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, achieved a significant operational milestone with the successful execution of a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Launch and Recovery (SLR) flight with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) MQ-9A Aircraft System on June 20, 2024. This marks the … [Read more...]