APRIL 8, 2024 - Born out of the ashes of post WWII, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, commonly referred to simply as NATO, was created in 1949 by the United States, Canada, and ten Western European nations to provide collective security against the growing threat of a hostile Soviet Union and to alleviate regional instability. This week, NATO celebrated its 75th … [Read more...]
Task Force-99 Leads Change in Drone Development
APRIL 8, 2024 - Shots ring out, a unit is pinned down in a firefight. The mountainous terrain and enemy fire make it difficult for personnel to exit the hot zone. Multiple casualties are in desperate need of medical attention. Broken radio chatter fills the air throughout the chaos. MRAPs can’t make it through the hilly terrain and helicopters cannot land due to the severity … [Read more...]
Guardians Go Where None Have Gone Before
APRIL 8, 2024 - Two Guardians boldly went where no Guardian had gone before and came out as drill sergeants. They received their distinctive drill sergeant hats and walked across the stage at Fort Jackson’s post theater and into the record books during a ceremony held April 3. Tech Sgt. David Gudgeon and Sgt. Yuji R. Moore became the first graduates from the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Navy CMV-22B Osprey Arrives to Norfolk
APRIL 8, 2024 - The first East Coast-assigned Navy tiltrotor vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) CMV-22B Osprey aircraft, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, arrived to Naval Station Norfolk on April 5. “Naval Aviation is ecstatic to welcome the first CMV-22B Osprey to Norfolk,” said Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, commander, Naval Air Force … [Read more...]
Joint Statement from Allies Regarding International Maritime Law
APRIL 8, 2024 - Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Demonstrating our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open … [Read more...]