WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2016) -- More than 2,200 National Guard personnel, from 11 states and the District of Columbia, assisted first responders and residents beleaguered by Jonas, a massive winter storm that hit the mid-Atlantic, Jan. 22-23. Governors called out the National Guard after declaring states of emergency in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New … [Read more...] about Guard Deployed as Blizzard Wallops East Coast
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Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 Sailors Complete Reintegration Process
SAN DIEGO (NNS) - January 27, 2016 - The 10 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 who were briefly detained by Iran Jan 12-13, completed Phase III of the reintegration process today. During Phase III, the Sailors were reunited with their families, received ongoing medical care and were provided various levels of support. "The Sailors are in good health … [Read more...] about Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 Sailors Complete Reintegration Process
3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Equipment Arrives in Lithuania
GAIZIUNAI, Lithuania (Jan. 26, 2016) -- Soldiers, assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, received more than 50 vehicles, to include 17 Stryker combat vehicles during a rail offload operation at Gaiziunai, Lithuania, Jan. 15. The receiving of this equipment now makes the Lightning Troop, based out of Vilseck, Germany, fully-mission capable as it begins its rotation … [Read more...] about 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Equipment Arrives in Lithuania
Hurricane Hunters Gather Forecast Data on Record-Breaking Blizzard
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- January 26, 2016 -- The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew a different kind of mission from Keesler Air Force Base Jan. 22 to gather data on the blizzard that hit the Eastern Seaboard. The blizzard began dropping snow on the area early Jan. 22, and was a record-setter for three cities, leaving 29.2 inches … [Read more...] about Hurricane Hunters Gather Forecast Data on Record-Breaking Blizzard
Exercise Cobra Gold 2016 to Begin February 9
BANGKOK, Thailand -- January 25, 2016 -- Thailand and the United States will co-host the annual, multilateral Exercise Cobra Gold in various areas throughout the Kingdom of Thailand Feb. 9-19, 2016. Exercise Cobra Gold, one of the largest multilateral exercises in the Asia-Pacific region, has taken place annually for more than 30 years. Cobra Gold 2016, the 35th version of … [Read more...] about Exercise Cobra Gold 2016 to Begin February 9