MAY 31, 2024 – Deployments can be an expected part of the military experience for the Americans who take an oath to serve. However, whether it is their first deployment or fifth, the experience of each service member can differ significantly. For first-time deployers like Cpl. Ramon Lester, a human resources specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, … [Read more...]

APRIL 15, 2024 – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Charles David Jr. repatriated 16 migrants to Cuba, Friday, following an interdiction of a migrant venture near Key West, Florida. A good Samaritan notified Sector Key West watchstanders of a suspected migrant voyage at approximately 9:30 a.m., Sunday. The Coast Guard and its Homeland Security Task Force - Southeast partners … [Read more...]

MARCH 29, 2024 - The Pentagon released its first strategy aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across defense industry stakeholders. The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy plots a course for increased focus and collaboration between the Defense Department and the U.S. defense industrial base on cybersecurity initiatives amid what officials say are persistent … [Read more...]

MARCH 27, 2024 - Under a policy implemented last year, service members and eligible dependents may be authorized travel and transportation allowances to access noncovered reproductive health care services when timely access to those services is not available near a member's permanent duty station. "For example, this could entail a service member traveling from their home … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - U.S. and NATO officials addressed attempts by the People’s Republic of China to manipulate alliance-trained Airmen during the Securing Our Military Expertise from Adversaries conference at NATO Allied Air Command, Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 30-31. The conference is the first such event to include broad NATO participation aimed at tackling ongoing PRC … [Read more...]