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March 8, 2024
DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force

DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
March 8, 2024
Biden Issues Wake-Up Call for Americans on Threats to Democracy

President Joe Biden used the State of the Union speech to alert Americans to the challenges against democracy abroad and at home.
March 8, 2024
CMSSF holds first all-call at Peterson SFB

Bentivegna emphasized the importance of Guardians, Airmen and civilians understanding their roles in the Space Force and the critical role they play in Reoptimization for Great Power Competition.
March 8, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne S. Bass: A trailblazer’s farewell

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass is a name etched into Air Force history. She stands not only as the first woman, but also the first Asian American to hold the highest enlisted level of leadership.
March 8, 2024
Hokanson Announces new State Partnership Program Nations

A program that pairs the National Guard in the states and territories with foreign allies and partners is set to grow by several nations this year, the National Guard’s top officer announced March 7.
March 8, 2024
South Carolina National Guard Hosts Colombia Defense Chief

The South Carolina National Guard hosted Colombian military leaders from Feb. 28 to March 1 during two State Partnership Program events.
March 7, 2024
Bamboo Eagle, first-ever US, UK, AUS C2-driven, live-fly, simultaneous LVC exercise

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Nellis Air Force Base, and Kirtland AFB executed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center's first-ever C2-driven, live-fly and simultaneous live, virtual, and constructive exercise Bamboo Eagle for more than 3,000 U.S. service members and
March 7, 2024
DOD Acquisition Official Underscores Importance of Production in Keeping U.S. Edge

While anticipating future requirements remains essential, the ability to prepare for rapidly emerging threats is critical, William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said.
March 7, 2024
DAF delivers lethality at the speed of data during Project Convergence Capstone 4

Service members and civilians from the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, France and Japan participated in Project Convergence Capstone Four at Camp Pendleton.
March 7, 2024
General Says Centcom Area Facing 'Volatile Security Situation'

The situation in Gaza has created the conditions for malign actors to sow instability throughout the region and beyond, Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, said.