Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 11, 2024. (DoD photo by Joseph Clark) APRIL 12, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan yesterday to participate in discussions related to … [Read more...]
USSF Weather Satellite Launches from Vandenberg SFB
A U.S Space Force mission, carrying the first Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) satellite, launches aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 11, 2024. The low-earth orbit space vehicle is capable of sensing, storing, and transmitting microwave raw sensor data to enable derivation of ocean surface … [Read more...]
Army Participates at White Sox Game Opener
APRIL 12, 2024 - In the heart of baseball season’s opening day, where fans eagerly filled the stadium, another significant presence was there — the proud representation of the Army. Leaders from all three components of the Army, Army civilians and community partners attended the Chicago White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. Brig. Gen. … [Read more...]
DoD Employs Proactive Measures to Counter Cyber Threats
APRIL 12, 2024 - By pursuing integrated deterrence, including cyber, the Defense Department continues to be ready to fight and win the nation's wars, said Ashley Manning, who testified yesterday before the House Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation regarding the fiscal year 2025 budget request for cyber. Manning is performing the duties of assistant … [Read more...]
Celebrating 124 Years of U.S. Navy Submarines
APRIL 11, 2024 - Submarine forces have been long-standing and proud part of the United States Naval forces and a major contributor to our nation’s defense for 124 years. After more than a century of service, the Navy submarine force—and, in particular, its nuclear deterrence warfighters—continues to be a cornerstone of our nation’s security and a kingpin for America’s … [Read more...]