MARCH 15, 2024 - There are likely more than 1,000 incursions by unmanned aircraft systems along the U.S.-Mexico border each month, said the U.S. Northern Command's top general during testimony today at a Senate Armed Services Committee posture hearing. "I don't know the actual number — I don't think anybody does — but it's in the thousands," said Air Force Gen. Gregory M. … [Read more...]
Marines Rehearse SIF Operations in Korea
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ahmier Fillmore and a Republic of Korea Marine navigate in close-quarters during Korea Viper 24.1 at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2024. Urban operations training strengthens Marines' proficiency in navigating and engaging in urban terrain, ensuring readiness through realistic training of close-quarters combat scenarios. In its first … [Read more...]
Key Spouse Program Allows Flexibility to Support Families
MARCH 15, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15. The updated program expands opportunities for Airmen, Guardians, federal employees and family members to contribute to their units, allowing anyone interested, irrespective of marital … [Read more...]
Preparing Today’s Soldiers to Lead Tomorrow’s Army
MARCH 15, 2024 - Lifelong learning is key for any individual who seeks to have a direct or indirect impact on his or her career while improving their quality of life, personal growth, and professional development. For single Soldiers stationed within the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden footprint, the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, or BOSS, program offers weekly study … [Read more...]
DoD Funds Pacific’s Freely Associated States
MARCH 15, 2024 - Representatives of the Defense Department, State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development testified today at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, welcoming enactment of legislation providing funding for the Freely Associated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau. The funding legislation, signed March 9 by President Joe … [Read more...]