Members of the U.S. Navy and Royal Jordanian Navy stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Eager Lion 24 at Aqaba, Jordan, May 12, 2024. Eager Lion 24 is a multilateral exercise, with 33 participating nations, hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations, and considered the … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Autonomous Systems for Air Refueling
MAY 17, 2024 - With a vision to redefine air refueling, Air Mobility Command is partnering with an innovative aviation technology startup to test cutting-edge autonomous systems that could revolutionize military aviation. Exploring how autonomous systems can enhance aircrew efficiency and reduce workload, researchers took flight on the KC-135 Stratotanker May 14-15, 2024, at … [Read more...]
Army First Responders Train on Crisis Intervention
MAY 17, 2024 — To help military police and other first responders care for individuals experiencing a crisis, the Special Victims Capabilities Division at the U.S. Army Military Police School developed a crisis intervention team training. "More and more first responders, whether it be military police, firefighters or emergency services, are running into mental health crises … [Read more...]
Air Force Chaplain Corps Celebrates 75 Years of Service
Members of the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 10, 2024. The wreath was laid in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Air Force Chaplain Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James) MAY 17, 2024 - Air Force Chief of Chaplains (Maj. Gen.) Randall E. Kitchens … [Read more...]
Aid Will Soon Flow into Gaza via DoD Pier
MAY 17, 2024 - The Joint Logistics, Over-the-Shore humanitarian aid corridor is in place in Gaza and will shortly begin funneling supplies to civilians in the region, U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command officials said today. The Defense Department logistics capability stands ready to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, said Sonali Korde of … [Read more...]