WASHINGTON -- Members of the Defense Department express condolences for the two U.S. Central Command service members who died during the weekend, Army Col. Rob Manning, director of defense press operations, told reporters this morning. While supporting …
1 of 1 DOWNLOAD HI-RES / PHOTO DETAILS 180709-N-OU129-433 SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines (July 9, 2018) Captain Erwin Lao (left), commanding officer of USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3), explains the Millinocket’s bridge capabilities to Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, …
SAN DIEGO -- U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians trained for maritime interdiction operations during the opening events of the force integration training phase of Rim of the Pacific …
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Army Warrant Officer Roberto Pauleus spoke two languages, but neither were English. Like so many immigrants before him, he came to the United States under the impression that life would be glamorous once he landed on American soil. But …
July 7, 2018 News From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The Maghawir al-Thowra, a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve partner force in Syria, detained nine Islamic State of Iraq and …
July 6, 2018 News DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis plans to visit Croatia and Norway next week after he attends NATO’s summit, Defense Department officials announced today. The secretary leaves July 10 for …
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Changes to the Army National Guard’s Tuition Assistance Program are set to go into effect Aug. 5, allowing Army Guard members immediate access to benefits after they complete basic and advanced individual training. “Previously, until this …
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Four Washington National Guard soldiers received medals June 30 for their quick action in saving a girl’s life while their convoy was fueling up April 6. During a ceremony at the National Guard Armory here, Army Pvt. Gracie Hilinski, …
ABDULLAH AL-MUBARAK AIR BASE, Kuwait -- Construction is nearly complete on “Cargo City,” a new operating location for U.S. and coalition forces to conduct aerial port operations in Kuwait. The aerial port will continue to serve as a major military …
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Air Force 1st Lt. Kenneth Ellison grew up hearing about his family’s service in the Air Force. Fourteen years ago, he made the choice to carry on that legacy by enlisting. “I joined the Air Force Reserve in 2004 to better myself,” he …
RENO, Nev. -- The National Interagency Fire Center has requested a C-130 aircraft and aircrew from the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing to aid firefighting efforts in Colorado. The aircraft, operating the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular …
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tanesha Fierro, an aviation resource manager assigned to the Air Force Reserve’s 34th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, spends one night a week at the Norris Penrose Events facility here volunteering with an …
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- About 7,390 miles separate Fort Carson and Afghanistan. It’s about 5,863 miles from Fort Carson to Kosovo. Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, are deployed to both places. To show support for …
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2018 News Release Release No: NR-211-18 Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Michael Griffin released the Department of Defense Digital Engineering Strategy today. The strategy promotes the use of digital …
VICENZA, Italy -- It was a beautiful June day in Contra Pria, Italy. Families enjoyed a picnic together, and the refreshing water served as a welcome refuge from the heat and humidity of the last weekend leading into summer. It was Father’s Day in America, …
MUIZENBERG, South Africa -- Representatives of the U.S. Military Academy promoted science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning to 70 gifted students here June 25 in partnership with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. The …
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Army Spc. Arshia Gill is one of the many new female soldiers stepping into combat military occupational specialties previously closed to women. But, for Gill, she's more than just a trailblazer -- she's an engineer, a student …
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command opened a new headquarters building here June 29. Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of USFK and United Nations Command, hosted the opening ceremony and dedicated the …
WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department today provided to the Congress its semiannual report titled “Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan.” Covering events from Dec. 1 to May 31, the report was submitted in accordance with requirements in Section …
WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. -- The smell of pine trees and the peacefulness of rushing rivers in the high country is evident across much of the state of Washington. The region is a hiker’s dream. However, this beautiful landscape has a potentially lethal side …
