In a demonstration of the ironclad commitment to the Republic of Korea’s defense, two United States Air Force B-1B Lancers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam conducted a low-level flight Sept. 13 over Osan, South Korea, in response to a recent provocative action by North Korea Sept. 9. That was reported by www.pacom.mil. The B-1Bs […]

Over three hundred vehicles and pieces of equipment arrived in Germany last week, and hundreds more are expected in coming weeks, in an effort to setup and maintain additional in-theater vehicles and equipment for us by U.S. forces in support of NATO operations and other efforts throughout the region. That was reported by www.army.mil. The […]

Polish Soldiers from the 6th Mechanized Company and their U.S. Army infantry allies conducted a simulated armored assault against American Soldiers role-playing an opposing force during training at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, on Sep. 2, 2016. That was reported by www.army.mil. During the training, a Polish company from the 2/17th Mechanized Battalion, integrated an American […]

The Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced surface ship, future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departed Bath Iron Works Sept. 7, marking the beginning of a 3-month journey to its new homeport in San Diego. That reported by www.pacom.mil. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers designed to […]

US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft was intercepted by Russian Su-27 fighter over the Black Sea. Defence officials claimed the Russian Su-27 fighters flew dangerously close to the US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft for 19 minutes yesterday as it was conducting routine operations in international airspace. Moscow has insisted the intercept was performed “in strict […]

Areas of the world riddled with natural disasters and cursed by the secondary effects of mother nature’s wrath demand a responsive force that thinks, trains and plans ahead. An exercise bringing together those very forces from 18 nations’ military and government organizations kicked off Sept. 5, 2016 at 14th Military Circle, Chonburi Province, Thailand. ASEAN […]

Poland will seek formal U.S. approval to buy eight Patriot missile defense systems from Raytheon Co , marking a key move toward closing the estimated $5 billion deal, the Warsaw government and the U.S. company said on Tuesday. “Poland’s formal request is an important milestone toward becoming the 6th NATO Patriot country and the 14th […]

The Marine Corps is celebrating a decade of keeping Marines safer on the battlefield with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles. In 2006, combatant commanders identified the urgent operational need for an increased number of MRAP vehicles in theater to provide better protection against underbody mines, improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and small […]

Two B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Base, Texas, Air Force Global Strike Command, deployed to the U.S. European area of responsibility today to join the B-52 Stratofortress, which arrived Aug. 30 at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. All three aircraft will take part in Exercise Ample Strike 16, an annual Czech Republic-led […]

Concealed among thick foliage, soldiers patiently scanned the water’s edge through the scopes of their M4 carbines. When the signal was given, dismounted troops quietly slipped into the frigid, flowing water and secured the far side of the river. Then they made way for the M1A2 Abrams tanks to ford through. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, […]