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Airman uses military training to rescue skier during trip to the Alps
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman relied on his military training to rescue a man who was badly injured while skiing, according to a statement Friday from Aviano Air Base, Italy. Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton, of the 57th Rescue Squadron, was skiing in the Alps on Jan. 17, when he stumbled upon a severely wounded man and intervened quickly to save his life. D’Alton, a relatively inexperienced skier...[Read More]
Airman uses military training to rescue skier during trip to the Alps
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman relied on his military training to rescue a man who was badly injured while skiing, according to a statement Friday from Aviano Air Base, Italy. Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton, of the 57th Rescue Squadron, was skiing in the Alps on Jan. 17, when he stumbled upon a severely wounded man and intervened quickly to save his life. D’Alton, a relatively inexperienced skier...[Read More]
Alcohol banned for USS George Washington crew following sailor deaths
The crew of the carrier George Washington has been banned from drinking alcohol on or off base under a new set of liberty restrictions implemented in the wake of the deaths of two sailors following the ship’s arrival in Japan. The updated rules, which apply to approximately 3,000 sailors assigned to the hulking ship, went into effect Nov. 26, a spokesperson for the carrier told Stars and Stripes. ...[Read More]
Alcohol banned for USS George Washington crew following sailor deaths
The crew of the carrier George Washington has been banned from drinking alcohol on or off base under a new set of liberty restrictions implemented in the wake of the deaths of two sailors following the ship’s arrival in Japan. The updated rules, which apply to approximately 3,000 sailors assigned to the hulking ship, went into effect Nov. 26, a spokesperson for the carrier told Stars and Stripes. ...[Read More]
All of DOD exempt from White House’s civilian hiring freeze
Defense Department officials received a “blanket exemption” from the civilian hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump, according to memorandums from the Army and Air Force. “Normal hiring actions and onboarding may continue,” stated an Army memo obtained by Military Times and signed by Mark R. Lewis, acting assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs. While Trump’s mem...[Read More]
All of DOD exempt from White House’s civilian hiring freeze
Defense Department officials received a “blanket exemption” from the civilian hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump, according to memorandums from the Army and Air Force. “Normal hiring actions and onboarding may continue,” stated an Army memo obtained by Military Times and signed by Mark R. Lewis, acting assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs. While Trump’s mem...[Read More]
Allied engineers reinforce Baltic shoreline during BALTOPS 25
LIEPAJA, Latvia – U.S. Navy Seabees, U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers from 8th Engineer Support Battalion (8th ESB), and NATO allies joined forces on the Baltic coast to construct critical waterfront infrastructure during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25).
Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force’s top uniformed leader called Ukraine’s drone attacks against Russian air bases this weekend a “wake-up moment” for militaries around the globe, both for defensive and offensive posture. “This shows us that seemingly impenetrable locations maybe are not,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin told audience members at the Center for a New American Security conference in Washingto...[Read More]
Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cuts
The Pentagon has approved nearly 21,000 employee resignations amid Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s effort to cut 5-8% of the military’s civilian workforce, according to a senior U.S. defense official. The resignations are one of three methods the Pentagon is using reach that goal, which could ultimately cut between 50,000 to 70,000 employees. The entire U.S. government sent out an email earlier t...[Read More]
Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cuts
The Pentagon has approved nearly 21,000 employee resignations amid Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s effort to cut 5-8% of the military’s civilian workforce, according to a senior U.S. defense official. The resignations are one of three methods the Pentagon is using reach that goal, which could ultimately cut between 50,000 to 70,000 employees. The entire U.S. government sent out an email earlier t...[Read More]
America ARG and 31st MEU Marines Conduct Integrated Operations in Solomon Sea
SOLOMON SEA — Elements of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting integrated operations in the Solomon Sea, June 9.
America ARG: One Team, One Fight
SASEBO, Japan – The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed their first patrol of 2025, March 6.