Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Mattis Welcomes Estonian Defense Minister to Pentagon

In a meeting at the Pentagon with Estonian Defense Minister Juri Luik, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis emphasized the close U.S.-Estonia security partnership, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.

Officials Discuss DoD’s Audit, Business Operations on Capitol Hill

The Defense Department’s ongoing audit and business operations reform are important components for improvement, DoD Comptroller David L. Norquist said during testimony before the Senate Budget Committee.

NATO Military Chairman Seeks Constructive Contacts With Russia

The chairman of NATO’s Military Committee said the NATO-Russia Council should be reinvigorated to address issues pending between the two entities, adding that Russia must show through actions, not just words, that it is ready for such a development.

Around the Air Force: March 7

On this look around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein discusses national defense strategy, and Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, supported the launch of an Atlas V rocket. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith.

TAPS honors fallen Airmen by presenting Military Award to the Air Force

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein accepted the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Honor Guard Military Award during the 10th Annual TAPS Honor Guard Gala March 6, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

U.S., Japanese Sailors Participate in MultiSail 2018 Exercise

Units and personnel from the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in the annual bilateral training exercise MultiSail 2018, in the Pacific Ocean.

Air Force Nutritionists Develop Better Diet for Special Operators

Air Force special operations forces project airpower onto the battlefield. Dozens of different factors may influence their performance, but there’s one area that can be easily overlooked: nutrition.

Honor Cordon

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis escorts Estonian Defense Minister Jüri Luik throug an honor cordon at the Pentagon, March 7, 2018. The leaders also met to discuss defense matters. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

U.S., Japanese Sailors Participate in MultiSail 2018 Exercise

Units and personnel from the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in the annual bilateral training exercise MultiSail 2018, in the Pacific Ocean.

Air Force Nutritionists Develop Better Diet for Special Operators

Air Force special operations forces project airpower onto the battlefield. Dozens of different factors may influence their performance, but there’s one area that can be easily overlooked: nutrition.

Missile Defense Agency Director Outlines Priorities, Threats

The United States is able to defend against current threats from ballistic missiles, but increased capabilities are needed to address emerging risks, the head of the Missile Defense Agency said.

Face of Defense: Airman Earns First ‘Spark Tank’ Innovation Award

Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, an aircraft refueling boom operator with the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, won the inaugural Air Force Spark Tank Competition Cup for his proposal to reengineer the boom operator platform position for the entire KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueler fleet. He asked the Air Force for $1.5 million to implement his innovation.

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U.S., Japanese Sailors Participate in MultiSail 2018 Exercise

Units and personnel from the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in the annual bilateral training exercise MultiSail 2018, in the Pacific Ocean.

Air Force Nutritionists Develop Better Diet for Special Operators

Air Force special operations forces project airpower onto the battlefield. Dozens of different factors may influence their performance, but there’s one area that can be easily overlooked: nutrition.

Missile Defense Agency Director Outlines Priorities, Threats

The United States is able to defend against current threats from ballistic missiles, but increased capabilities are needed to address emerging risks, the head of the Missile Defense Agency said.

Face of Defense: Airman Earns First ‘Spark Tank’ Innovation Award

Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, an aircraft refueling boom operator with the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, won the inaugural Air Force Spark Tank Competition Cup for his proposal to reengineer the boom operator platform position for the entire KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueler fleet. He asked the Air Force for $1.5 million to implement his innovation.

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Missile Defense Agency Director Outlines Priorities, Threats

The United States is able to defend against current threats from ballistic missiles, but increased capabilities are needed to address emerging risks, the head of the Missile Defense Agency said.

Face of Defense: Airman Earns First ‘Spark Tank’ Innovation Award

Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, an aircraft refueling boom operator with the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, won the inaugural Air Force Spark Tank Competition Cup for his proposal to reengineer the boom operator platform position for the entire KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueler fleet. He asked the Air Force for $1.5 million to implement his innovation.