MAY 22, 2024 — The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers are currently going through the talent acquisition technician training course. Once they graduate, these Soldiers will provide the Army with a voluntary group of permanent and skilled talent acquisition technicians. "We see this as a major shift in transforming our … [Read more...]
US, NATO Forces Showcase Tactics
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron sits parked during Astral Knight 24, at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2024. Exercise AK24 is an investment in the ability for NATO Allies to seamlessly operate together to maintain a stable and prosperous Euro-Atlantic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert … [Read more...]
Challenges Abound, But Aid Moves Into Gaza
MAY 22, 2024 - While 569 metric tons of aid have landed off the Defense Department's Joint Logistics, Over-the-Shore pier in Gaza, getting the aid to the Palestinian people has been a problem, officials said today. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters that aid is making it ashore and the amount of aid should quickly increase as the process … [Read more...]
Hurlburt Field Honors Senior Airman Roger Fortson
MAY 21, 2024 – In a poignant display of unity and reverence, hundreds of Airmen, friends, teammates and family members packed the Freedom Hanger to pay their respects to Senior Airman Roger Fortson during a memorial service here, May 20, 2024. Several teammates shared messages and memories as the essence of Fortson’s life unfolded before those who gathered. Stories of … [Read more...]
Space Officials Outline Investments Needed to Maintain Edge
MAY 21, 2024 - The Defense Department remains focused on maintaining its edge in space as competitors attempt to shift the balance in the domain, a top space official from the Pentagon said today. In testimony before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee, John D. Hill, deputy assistant secretary of defense for space and missile defense, outlined key investments in DOD's … [Read more...]