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...]
Navy to Set Sail on Goodwill Mission in Latin America
JULY 1, 2024 - The Navy is set to kick off a two-month humanitarian and civic assistance deployment to five countries in the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility as part of the United States' continued commitment to fostering goodwill and improving interoperability throughout the region. More than 100 personnel aboard the USNS Burlington, an expeditionary … [Read more...]
Guard Helps Upgrade Comms at Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Airmen, sent by the the 212th Engineering Installation Squadron, Otis ANGB, Mass., pose during a capabilities tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The tour demonstrated the true scope to the team - of the work they provided and how it impacted the overall mission. The Airmen peformed network infrastructure upgrades at JBLE in May. JULY 1, 2024 - The communications squadron … [Read more...]
Space Delta 8 Welcomes New Commander
JULY 1, 2024 - Col. Jeffrey Weisler took command of Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications during a change of command ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, June 24. Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr, Space Operations Command commander, presided over the ceremony. Miller highlighted Col. David Pheasant for his dedication and focus as the commander of DEL 8 over the past two … [Read more...]