AUGUST 30, 2024 - The Defense Department has approved a request by the Department of Homeland Security to provide assistance to the Secret Service for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates during the 2024 campaigns through Inauguration Day 2025, the deputy pentagon press secretary said today. "The secretary of defense approved the request and directed the … [Read more...]

Participants in Toxic Swell prepare and train for CBRN warfare on 05 Aug 2024 in Oahu, Hawaii. Toxic Swell 2024 brought together military personnel from across the forces, members of the Air National Guard, Marines, Active and Reserve Air Force engaged in diverse training, including CBRN Reconnaissance & Surveillance, combat tactics, AERS platform operations, gas chamber … [Read more...]

JULY 18, 2024 - More than 75 middle school and high school students attended the first “Fly Like a Girl” event to celebrate women in all military professions with an emphasis in aviation at Patrick Space Force Base, July 12. The Space Launch Delta 45 Organizational Culture Office, in collaboration with the 920th Rescue Wing and the 333rd Recruiting Squadron, hosted the event … [Read more...]

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...]