ARCTIC OCEAN - A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, part of the New York Air National Guard, flies over East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEALs), Norwegian Naval Special Operations Commandos and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) during an integration exercise designed to bolster skills in an Arctic environment March 9, … [Read more...]
European Military Leaders Gather to Strengthen Security
MAY 16, 2024 – Lithuanian Command Sergeant Major Darius Masiulis graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy 20 years ago. During his time there, he was classmates with former U.S. Sergeant Major of the Army, Daniel A. Dailey. Decades after graduation, Masiulis, the Lithuanian Land Forces' top senior enlisted soldier, met with over 40 NATO and European command … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces Changes to Training Allowances for Airmen
MAY 16, 2024 - Beginning May 7, Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate. Airmen and Guardians may collect this per diem if they are at the training location for less than … [Read more...]
Red Sea Operations Are a Tribute to Sailors, Systems
240416-N-FM895-1094 RED SEA (April 16, 2024) A Gunner's Mate conducts routine maintenance on a .50 caliber gun mount aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 16. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East … [Read more...]
Guard Prepares to Train Ukrainian Forces
MAY 15, 2024 – Col. Stuart James, the First Army Senior Regular Army Advisor to the Pennsylvania National Guard, instructed the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, on Engagement-Area Development May 14. The independence brigade is preparing for mobilization to the Joint … [Read more...]