TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft delivered a double recirculating cement mixer trailer for use in support of Kilauea volcano relief efforts on Hawaii, the largest and southeastern-most of the Hawaiian Islands. The aircraft …
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military’s mission is to fight and win the nation’s wars, and service members must be physically, mentally and emotionally ready to fight when needed, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell said in an interview May 10. And in this …
ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez conducted combined operations with the multipurpose Italian frigate ITS Alpino, May 16-17. The training is designed to promote camaraderie and collaboration among NATO partners. The Alpino is …
ARLINGTON, Va. -- After dealing with a back injury and several autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, Army Master Sgt. Aaron De Los Santos says his body paid a price. “These diseases have really taken a toll on my health, both …
WASHINGTON -- In Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces continue to defeat remnants of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria fighters in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River valley, Army Col. Rob Manning, the Pentagon’s director of press operations, told …
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- Nearly 50 high school and collegiate coaches from across the United States attended Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Coaches Workshop held here, May 16-19. The workshop teaches coaches and key civilian influencers …
TARTU, Estonia -- Maryland National Guard cyberwarriors supported their Estonian counterparts during Exercise Hedgehog 2018, also known locally and by NATO as Exercise Siil 2018, held here beginning May 2. Major activities are being conducted in southeast …
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- For one chaplain serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, his calling did not come in the form of a thunderous voice or dramatic event. It came when he opened a local newspaper. Army Capt. Jacques Albertyn, who serves as the battalion …
STUTTGART, Germany -- The commander of U.S. European Command met with senior Georgian leaders during a two-day visit this week to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to Georgia’s sovereignty and its aspirations to become a member of NATO. As part of his visit, …
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis today swore in John H. Gibson II as the department’s chief management officer, hailing him as the right person to lead the effort in reforming the department for improved efficiency. "You have a truly …
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, are partnering with British army engineers from the 131 Commando Squadron during Exercise Red Dagger that began here May 12. The reserve Marines supporting …
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis announced the recipients of the 2018 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, according to a DoD news release issued May 17. The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative …
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Howard Hughes Award -- given by the American Helicopter Society -- was presented here May 17 to the Office of Naval Research and Aurora Flight Sciences for their joint work on the Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System, or AACUS. …
FORT MEADE, Md -- Dana Deasy, the Defense Department’s chief information officer, spoke to members of the DoD information technology community about the importance of being mission focused and innovative during his remarks at the Armed Forces …
WASHINGTON -- President Donald J. Trump and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed alliance unity and the upcoming NATO summit in Brussels in July during a May 17 meeting at the White House. Trump and Stoltenberg also discussed how NATO is …
MARTINSBURG, W. Va -- Forty-three years ago, as the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong took over the South Vietnam capital city of Saigon, thousands of refugees fled their home country and the communist government. Many found their way to the United …
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is pleased with the progress made at the NATO Military Committee meeting this week, saying the discussions have set the stage for decisions by alliance defense ministers and heads of …
WASHINGTON -- The Air Force’s fiscal year 2019 budget request builds on momentum to restore the force after years of funding uncertainty and addresses the challenges from a great power competition, Air Force leaders said today. The budget request is well- …
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis welcomed President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan to the Pentagon for the first time today to renew the strategic partnership between the United States and Uzbekistan, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. …
Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis welcomed Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Pentagon for the first time to renew the strategic partnership between the United States …
