On March 30, 2001, Coral Wong Pietsch became the first female Asian American general officer in the Army and the first female general officer of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps’ … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Coral Wong Pietsch
As Americans remember and mourn our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR nation will honor and recognize them alongside hundreds of current service members at one of the sport’s … Continue reading The DOD & NASCAR Highlight Fallen Heroes, Service During Coca Cola 600
President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a White … Continue reading Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman
In September 2021, the U.S., Australia and the U.K. announced a new partnership, AUKUS, meant to strengthen alliances and security, especially in the Indo-Pacific. In March, plans for moving forward … Continue reading U.S. Partnership With U.K., Australia Enhances Security
For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. But a lot of spouses have the potential, drive and skills that would be great … Continue reading Back on Track: DOD Fellowship Guides Military Spouse’s Workforce Return
Last week in Japan during a meeting of G7 leaders, including those from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support … Continue reading F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine’s Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs
In time for Memorial Day weekend this year, the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has expanded its online memorialization platform to include 27 Department of Defense-managed cemeteries, including Arlington National Cemetery. … Continue reading NCA expands Veterans Legacy Memorial for Memorial Day weekend
The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support in an annual award ceremony held at the … Continue reading Civilians, Service Members Recognized for Excellence in Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Advocacy
Throughout the month of May, American Forces Travel is celebrating Military Appreciation Month by providing exclusive discounted offers on flights, hotels, car rentals, and cruises, accessible to all Veterans: 10% … Continue reading Find Military Appreciation Month travel discounts for Veterans
Due to rising global temperatures, ice in the Arctic is melting faster than it ever has. This change affects the security environment in the region. This weekend, Deputy Defense Secretary … Continue reading Deputy Defense Secretary Departs This Weekend for Alaska
Music can tell the story of a culture. Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band performed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage … Continue reading Honoring Heritage Through Song
The Pentagon’s senior information security official said today that the Defense Department is on track to implement its zero trust cybersecurity framework by fiscal year 2027 as planned. David McKeown, … Continue reading Pentagon Cyber Official Provides Progress Update on Zero Trust Strategy Roadmap
Born in December 1918 in Kittrell, North Carolina, Charity A. Earley was the oldest of four children. Raised in Columbia, South Carolina, by her father who was a minister and … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charity Earley
This year’s budget request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, or PDI, is a full 40% higher than last year’s request, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and that’s … Continue reading Austin Outlines What’s Needed for Successful Competition With China
The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks … Continue reading Ukrainian Tank Crews, Maintainers to Begin Training on U.S. M1 Abrams in Germany Soon
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with paratroopers and family members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The secretary thanked the soldiers for choosing … Continue reading Austin Says Taking Care of Troops, Families a High Priority
Special operations forces are carefully, but quickly, adjusting their mission sets to account for the world of strategic competition, said Christopher Maier, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and … Continue reading Special Ops Civilian Chief Speaks of Future of Community
It might be the well-stocked kitchens, the shelves of movies or the wheelchair-accessible showers that have drawn hundreds of thousands of military members, veterans and their families to Fisher Houses … Continue reading Fisher Houses Offer Free Stays, Comfort to Ailing Military Families, Vets
Missile threats to the U.S. homeland and allies and partners abroad will only continue to grow, said the commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. … Continue reading General Says Countering Hypersonic Weapons Is Imperative
RIGA, Latvia – The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, unloaded aircraft and equipment at the Port of Riga as part of their rotation supporting Atlantic Resolve on April … Continue reading Soldiers Make History in Port of Riga
JERICHO, Vt. – Six soldiers from the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia participated in annual training with the Detachment 1 Engineers, Garrison Support Command with the Vermont Army … Continue reading U.S., North Macedonia Troops Train Together
Late last year, Ash Carter, who served as the 25th secretary of defense, died at his home in Boston. In Washington yesterday, the Special Competitive Studies Project hosted the “Ash … Continue reading Milley Reflects on 25th Secretary of Defense
