Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/03/air-force-double-number-air-advisors-special-ops-missions.html The expansion comes at a time when the U.S. military generally uses smaller teams in remote regions of the world.
Month: June 2018
Bill Would Allow Coast Guard to Help Pay for Museum’s Design
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/05/31/bill-would-allow-coast-guard-help-pay-museums-design.html A bill authorizing funding for the Coast Guard enables the service to pay for design work for the National Coast Guard Museum.
World War II Navajo Code Talker Dies at 92
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/24/world-war-ii-navajo-code-talker-dies-92.html The Navajo Nation says Roy Hawthorne Sr. died Saturday. He was 92.
Sewage Bacteria Found in Pendleton’s Drinking Water
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/05/31/sewage-bacteria-found-pendletons-drinking-water.html A bacteria common to sewage and feces was found in Camp Pendleton, California’s drinking water last month.
Coast Guard Welcomes New Commandant in Ceremony Attended by President
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/01/coast-guard-welcomes-new-commandant-ceremony-attended-president.html Adm. Karl Schultz became the 26th Coast Guard commandant, succeeding Adm. Paul Zukunft.
This Performance Bar Could Keep Recruits from Breaking Bones in Basic
Source: https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/05/29/performance-bar-could-keep-recruits-breaking-bones-basic.html Recruits with a more sedentary background have seen rising injury levels, an official said.
Museums Battle Over Ownership of WWII ‘Stuart’ Tank
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/03/museums-battle-over-ownership-wwii-stuart-tank.html The dispute has been hampered by unproductive communication and unresolved questions about the tank’s ownership.
Guard Chief: More Money Needed for Base Contaminated Water Cleanup
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/17/guard-chief-more-money-needed-base-contaminated-water-cleanup.html The DoD has identified 401 installations where there have been a suspected release of fire-fighting foam into water supplies.
Former Navy Officer Represents the Pentagon in Korea Talks
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/02/former-navy-officer-representing-pentagon-korea-talks.html Assistant Secretary of Defense Randy Schriver is making DoD’s case in upcoming talks with North Korea.
NATO Tells Russia to Stop Meddling, in First Talks since Skripal Case
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/02/nato-tells-russia-stop-meddling-first-talks-skripal-case.html NATO addressed Russian attempts to influence both allied and partner countries, using military and non-military techniques.