Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is greeted by ADM John Aquilino, 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the nation’s oldest and largest combatant command upon arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the Indo-Pacific change of command ceremony, May 1, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) MAY 3, 2024 - Secretary of … [Read more...]
Nation’s Investment in National Guard Comes at Pivotal Moment
MAY 2, 2024 – The National Guard is a dynamic operational force integral to the National Defense Strategy, the Guard’s most senior officer told lawmakers April 30, emphasizing that sustained mission readiness requires continued and deeper investment in the Guard. In his annual testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, 29th … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Mental Healthcare Policies
MAY 2, 2024 - On Jan. 28, 2022, Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, tweeted, “Warrior Heart. No Stigma.” with a screen shot of his calendar revealing an upcoming mental health appointment, thus beginning a movement within AMC to eliminate stigma, lower barriers and increase access and options to support Airmen mind, body and craft. It also inspired the … [Read more...]
Space Command Leaders Travel to Indo-Pacific
MAY 2, 2024 - Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, embarked upon their first international trip as a combatant command team to the U.S. Indo-Pacific area of responsibility April 18-28. “It is a privilege to be here to represent the women and men who work tirelessly to fulfill … [Read more...]
Gold Star Awareness Month
MAY 2, 2024 - Every year, our nation's military personnel make selfless sacrifices to protect our freedoms and defend our country. Behind these courageous men and women stand families who understand the gravity and commitment of their loved ones' service. Annually, we mourn the loss of hundreds of service members, whether due to combat, accidents, illness, or other tragic … [Read more...]