JUNE 11, 2024 - The humanitarian sea corridor is once again open and supplies are being delivered to aid the civilian population of Gaza, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today. The Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore facility was re-anchored Friday and supplies began flowing Saturday. "To date, [U.S. Central Command] has assisted in the delivery of … [Read more...]
Flag Day and the Importance of the ROK-U.S. Alliance
JUNE 10, 2024 - Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14, and is a celebration of the heritage of the American flag on the anniversary of the official adoption of the flag in 1777. The National Flag of the Republic of Korea (ROK), the “Taegeukgi” embodies the vision of the Korean people who, like the universe, seek continuous creation and enrichment. The historical ties … [Read more...]
Air Force, Army Focus on Improving Large-Scale Combat Operations
JUNE 10, 2024 - The 505th Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1, hosted the second annual Warfighter Air Component Symposium, or WACS, last month, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The symposium brought together key U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force personnel to strengthen partnerships and joint integration. This event highlighted recent observations and lessons learned from U.S. … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Guard, Lithuania Strengthen Partnership
Two members from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, share best practices about hot pit refueling on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with the Lithuanian Air Force during the most recent State Partnership Program engagement May 2, 2024, in Siauliai, Lithuania. Pennsylvania and Lithuania have been partner states for over 30 years. (U.S. Air National … [Read more...]
Military Officials Engage Norwegian Construction Industry
JUNE 10, 2024 – Engineering and construction professionals from throughout Norway and across Europe recently gathered here to learn more about military construction contracting opportunities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District in support of regional security initiatives. Europe District personnel provided nearly 100 members of industry details on how firms … [Read more...]