By Pierre Tran VILLEPINTE, France - There was something for everybody at Eurosatory, a trade show for land weapons and air-ground combat, which closed June 21. Above all, there was politics, domestic and international. The vast halls and outdoor displays just north of the capital were packed with every kind…
Hessian Minister of the Interior, Public Safety and Homeland Security Prof. Dr. Roman Poseck, conducts an interview during the Berlin Airlift 75th anniversary celebration at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany, June 16, 2024. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, alongside the State of Hesse, hosted the commemoration of the 75th anniversary…
U.S. Soldiers, French civilian, and dignitaries gather for D-Day 80th Anniversary celebrations at Normandy, France May 31-June 9, 2024. Commemorative events such as these serve to honor the sacrifices U.S. service members made 80 years ago in securing peace and security, and inspiring future generations to value a collective vision…
Every June, Pacific Fleet holds a ceremony to remember the Battle of Midway, and honor those who fought there. 06.06.2024 Video by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Taranto DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau
By Robbin Laird On June 7, 2024, the CH-53K moved from the VMX-1 detachment at New River to join the core of the unit which is located at Yuma. This means that the VMX-1 aircraft is co-located with MAWTS-1 and becomes an integral part of the ongoing transformation of the…
Blast from the Past: On March 13, 2009, Maj. Ty “O.D.” Bachmann became the first U.S. Marine Corps pilot to fly the F-35A. 03.13.2009 Video by Travis Minyon F-35 Joint Program Office
By Robbin Laird RSL Australia has recently released a paper by John Blaxland of the Australian National University which underscores the need for a broader Australian national defence strategy rather than one narrowly focused on the Australian Defence Force. “The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL Australia) was formed…
By Richard Weitz The Ukraine War and other recent conflicts highlight the imperative of preserving U.S. air superiority. Ukraine demonstrates the challenges militaries face when they do not enjoy air superiority. In that conflict, advanced drones have provided the most effective combat air support for both the Russian and Ukrainian…
