U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, and Israel Defense Forces emplace the Trident Pier on the Gaza coast, May 16, 2024. The temporary pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, will enable the maritime delivery of international humanitarian aid to the … [Read more...]
National Guard Prepared as Hurricane, Wildfire Seasons Approach
MAY 29, 2024 - The National Guard remains at the ready to support local communities as states prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather events, officials said today. Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Robert F. Paoletti, the director of the joint staff for the California National Guard, and Lt. Col. Blake Heidelberg, director of military support for the Florida National … [Read more...]
Soldier Achieves Olympic Spot in Steeplechase
Sgt. Anthony Rotich completes the water jump during the Men's 3,000m steeplechase preliminary round at the 2023 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, July 6, 2023. Rotich qualified for the steeplechase final, which was held later in the competition. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Hunnisett) MAY 28, 2024 — With a standing start, the … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers, Czech Partners Celebrate Victory in Europe Day
Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia National Guard Soldiers participated in a Victory in Europe celebration held May 8, 2024, in Hranice, Czech Republic. The units mobilized to the Czech Republic under the command of the Virginia National Guard’s Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. They are taking part in DEFENDER 24, … [Read more...]
Joining the Backbone of the Air Froce
MAY 28, 2024 - This was the first quarter’s iteration of the Rising 5/6 council’s new initiative to honor Airmen promoted to noncommissioned officer. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shianne Chacon, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, chair lead for the NCO induction course, started the ceremony by addressing the new inductees. She noted the importance of recognizing the … [Read more...]