U.S. Coast Guard Ensures Maritime Safety
One of the first acts of the new U.S. government following the Revolutionary War was to create ways …
Rotary-Wing Aircraft
Army Achieves Dual Aviation Milestones
The U.S. Army reached a pair of significant aviation milestones at Ft. Bliss, Texas, on March 16, 2015. The milestones …
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF): Special Operations Forces and the Liberation of Iraq
Special operations forces (SOF) have been at the forefront of post-Cold War military operations, a trend that has only …
Experts Gather at Maritime Security 2015 East
Maritime security experts are gathering this week at Maritime Security 2015 East in Jacksonville, Florida, to exchange information and …
NASA Begins Celebrating NACA Centenary | A Century of Innovation, Exploration, and Discovery in Flight and Space
Today, NASA and the global aerospace community will commence celebrating the centennial of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), …
Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement
Since Aug. 4, 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has been enforcing the law. From protecting the nation’s trade …
Odierno: Sequestration Threatens Army Readiness
By Amaani Lyle DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2015 – With sequestration looming in the 2016 …
The U.S. Coast Guard and Marine Environmental Protection
The Coast Guard’s earliest official involvement in protecting natural resources began in 1822, shortly before the new Territory …
Ia Drang Valley: Pvt. Bill Beck’s Battle
When the Hueys took them into a clearing in the Ia Drang Valley, the men had no idea they were …
An Interview with Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft
Adm. Paul Zukunft assumed the duties of the 25th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30, …