Energy Ethos is the shared vision that the efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness. Marine Corps Energy Ethos, led by the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) supports the mission by ensuring energy resiliency, reducing facility operating costs, and fostering a culture of efficient energy usage throughout the Corps. With these efforts, Marines with...
National Guard units in several states were ordered to duty to assist emergency management efforts after a blizzard affected the Northeast Jan. 26-27, 2015.
February is National African American History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans.
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This year will mark AFA's 31st year hosting Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition: Innovate for Air Supremacy. The AFA symposium is a one-of-a-kind event where AFA brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia, and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today.
This...
The Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to assist with the State of Emergency regarding snow relief to assist towns and communities with snow removal, fire hydrant clearing and ensuring roads are passable for emergency equipment and responders.
The crew of the USCG Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) was requested to rescue/recover the Antarctic Chieftain, a 207-foot Australian-flagged fishing vessel with 26 people aboard, beset in ice approximately 900 miles northeast of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica on Feb. 10, 2015. The Antarctic Chieftain suffered damage to three of its four propeller blades when it became stuck in the ice lost its ability...
Ashton B. Carter was sworn in Feb 17, 2015, as the 25th Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is the leader and chief executive officer of the Department of Defense, an Executive Department of the Government of the United States of America. Secretary Ash Carter's power over the United States military is second only to that of the President.
(April 14, 1948 to April 14, 2015)
Celebrating our birthday provides us with a great opportunity to tell our story in multiple ways. Our theme for this year's celebration is "Air Force Reserve: significant in the past, critical to the future." As we celebrate our birthday in April 2015 as a means to foster tradition and heritage, build esprit de corps, and commemorate the AF Reserve's...
