MAY 6, 2024 - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti traveled to Hampton Roads, Virginia, to meet with Navy leaders and engage with Sailors, May 3. The visit provided the CNO the opportunity to discuss her warfighting priority with Sailors and help them connect their efforts to the Navy mission. It also enabled Sailors to speak directly to the CNO about their quality … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Attend Brazilian Mountain School
MAY 6, 2024 - Two Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers completed the challenging Brazilian Basic Mountaineering Course in April in Sao Joao Del Rei. Sgt. 1st Class David Girr and Staff Sgt. Cyran Willis were invited to participate in the course as part of a broader mountain operations exchange program with the U.S. Army and the Brazilian Army. This initiative aims to … [Read more...]
Austin Underscores Power of Partnerships
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and Secretary of National Defense of Philippines Gilbert Teodoro pose for a group photo at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, May 2, 2024. (DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack … [Read more...]
Kendall Experiences AI-Controlled F-16
MAY 6, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA at Edwards Air Force Base, May 2, to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software to test autonomous flying and other cutting-edge capabilities. The most potent feature of the X-62A – called VISTA for Variable … [Read more...]
Amphibious Combat Vehicles Debut During Balikatan 24
MAY 6, 2024 – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Combat Vehicles Platoon conducted a live-fire, waterborne gunnery range exercise in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024, marking the first overseas employment of the ACVs during their initial deployment. The ACV platoon launched from aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) before organizing … [Read more...]