The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives. The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act.” Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced…
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DoD Announces 2022 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards
Five annual awards to be presented in a virtual ceremony. Undersecretary of Defense William A. LaPlante announced the winners of the 2022 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards this past…
Read MoreState Department Approves Arms Sales to Taiwan
Two separate sales are worth $425 million. The U.S. State Department announced the approval of two separate arms sales to Taiwan. The total value of the arms sales…
Read MoreArms Sales to Switzerland, Lithuania, and Belgium Approved
The countries seek to modernize and strengthen their defense. The U.S. State Department has approved arms sales to Switzerland, Lithuania, and Belgium. The $700 million sale to…
Read MoreSenators Urge Armed Drones for Ukraine
The Pentagon had previously declined the request. A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week urging President Biden’s administration to reconsider…
Read MoreDefense Department Asks for Family Program Input
First survey about the program that supports special needs family members. The Department of Defense announced last week that they will be conducting a survey of those enrolled…
Read MorePentagon Gives Update on Hawaii Fuel Facility Closure
The closure process is likely to take another three years. Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder recently shared the Pentagon’s progress on closing the Red Hill Bulk…
Read MoreU.S. Aircraft Carriers Participate in NATO Showcase
French, Italian, and U.K. aircraft carriers participate as well. The Department of Defense has begun a joint NATO operation with their aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush and…
Read MoreDoD Responds to Liberation of Kherson
Celebrates Russia’s withdrawal from Ukrainian city as a step toward freedom. A senior military official shared how the Pentagon plans to move forward in light of Russia’s retreat…
Read MoreAFN Lauches New Streaming Service
Free streaming app marks the 80th anniversary of the network. The American Forces Network (AFN), the television and radio broadcasting service provided to U.S. military stationed overseas, announced…
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