APRIL 22, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Baltimore to personally assess the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site and visit with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the established Unified Command (UC) while overseeing aligned Navy equities. The UC was established in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26. Its priorities … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania National Guard Members Deploy to Africa
APRIL 22, 2024 - U.S. Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team recently deployed to Africa to support Special Operations Command Africa. Task Force Iroquois teams include nine Soldiers going to Somalia in the Horn of Africa and five going to Benin in West Africa. “Over our time together, we’ve formed a cohesive team that works hard … [Read more...]
Deputy Secretary of Defense Celebrates Earth Day
APRIL 22, 2024 - As we celebrate this Earth Day, we are reminded of our responsibility to protect the planet and the people on it. We all have a role to play in safeguarding our environment. The Department of Defense oversees the management and care of 27 million acres of land, water, and airspace. On these millions of acres, we develop and test new technologies and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Commissions Newest Cutter
Former Master Chief Petty Officers of the Coast Guard stand in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), which is named for the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG), Charles Calhoun, April 20, 2024, in North Charleston, South Carolina. From left, MCPOCG #13 Jason Vanderhaden, MCPOCG #10 Skip Bowen, MCPOCG #8 Vince Patton, MCPOCG #7 Eric Trent, … [Read more...]
Combined Maritime Forces Hosts Security Conference
APRIL 22, 2024 – Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) hosted senior military leaders during a two-day maritime security conference held aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, April 16-17. CMF member and partner nation delegates and naval leaders were among the guests attending the annual maritime security conference, hosted by the world’s largest naval partnership. Calling CMF … [Read more...]