General Officer Announcements
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nominations:Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson for appointment to the rank of general, and for assignment as vice chief of staff, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Wilson is currently serving as deputy commander, U.S. Strategic
Navy to Christen Destroyer Michael Monsoor
The Navy will christen the newest destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), Saturday, June 18 during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at the General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. The second ship in the Zumwalt-class of destroyers, DDG 1001 is named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A.
AF Week in Photos
This week’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Happy 118th Birthday Hospital Corps
By Vice Adm. Forrest Faison U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery On behalf of the Navy Medicine family, I would like to thank all of […]
Navy Recruit Graduation: June 17, 2016
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Recruit Training Command’s graduation, Pass-In Review. It is a formal military ceremony that honors a Sailor’s hard work and dedication to a new […]
Readout of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s Meeting with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout: Today Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosted Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a series of constructive meetings and briefings at the Pentagon. The Secretary thanked Deputy Crown Prince bin Salman for Saudi Arabia’s
Blended retirement system training now available
Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is …
Senior Executive Service Announcements
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced the following Department of Defense Senior Executive Service appointments: Glenn A. Fogg has been appointed to the Senior Executive Service and assigned as deputy director, Prototyping and Experimentation, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), Washington, District
New DACOWITS Chair Announced
The Department of Defense announced that effective today, retired Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, U.S. Air Force, will serve as the chairperson of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). She succeeds retired Lt. Gen. Frances C….
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Names Virginia-Class Submarine
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that SSN 800, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Arkansas.”As we sail deeper into the 21st century it is time for another USS Arkansas, time to keep that storied name alive in our N…