CTF 63 Air Logistics: Schedulers of the Skies
“We are the point of contact customers reach out to when they require an airlift to be done. Whether that’s passengers, mail, HAZMAT or even repair parts, we coordinate all […]
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Navy to issue DD-214-1 to Reservists separating Feb. 1 or later
The Navy will start issuing the Certificate of Uniformed Service (Reserve Component Addendum) Feb. 1 for Reservists separating, retiring, or transitioning into the Individual Ready Reserve or Standby Reserve. #cboxClose
Former ONR Performers Win Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physic
According to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards the Nobel Prize, Baker won for his work in computational protein design and Hopfield for his foundational research enabling machine
DOD Orders 1,500 Troops, Additional Assets to Southern Border
The Defense Department is sending 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting
Conservation Strategy Helps Sustain Readiness While Preserving Threatened Species
Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed the monarch butterfly be afforded new protections under the Endangered Species Act. The Defense Department, with nearly 27 million acres of
Belgian veteran remembers US Army’s WWII sacrifice
Paul Goffin says he is forever thankful to the American Soldiers who liberated his native Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Jonathan Austin)
Citizen Airmen answer astronauts HSFS search, rescue call
PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — A joint-task force of Guardsmen and Reservists conquer air, space and sea to provide Human Space Flight Support training for astronaut retrieval
Pakistan Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 151
Türkiye navy Rear Adm. Rustu Sezer turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 to Pakistan navy Commodore Sohail Azmie. Since assuming command in July, Sezer oversaw ships supporting the
Trump Names Acting Secretary of Defense, Designates Acting Service Secretaries
President Donald Trump named Robert Salesses as acting secretary of defense pending the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for the position. Salesses assumed the functions and duties of the office at 12:01
DAF to launch National Mentoring Month panels, programs, events
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force Mentoring Program is launching a series of events throughout January 2025 marking National Mentoring Month. First launched in January
Commander, Navy Installations Command Increases Unit Recreation Funds for Shore Commands
“We listened to feedback from commanders that it was time to adjust the funding to better align with inflation and current costs,” said Lisa Sexauer, director of CNIC’s Fleet Readiness
VSFB achieves historic milestone with 51 launches in 2024
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — Vandenberg Space Force Base has revolutionized west coast space and test launch with an historic 51 launches in 2024 from the United
Don Roberts Shares Poetic Verse to Inspire NNSY Workforce in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Be so good at whatever you do – that when you’re gone, we miss you.” This single phrase rang true during Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) departs Naval Station Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations, Jan. 20.
U.S. Seventh Fleet Opens New Navigation, Seamanship and Shiphandling Trainer (NSST) Facility
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, opened the new Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling Trainer (NSST) facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024.