Defense Department and military leaders testify about the DOD’s missile defense activities before a Senate Armed Forces Committee subcommittee. Testifying before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces are: John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy; Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command; Navy […]

Honoring Momma “When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ It is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.”—Erma Bombeck “My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was.”—Lisa Leslie “Being a mama can be tough, […]

On May 6, 2023, the Navy commissioned its newest Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 23 USS Cooperstown. The ship was brought to life by her sponsor; Jane Forbes Clark. Transcript Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to New York City, New York for the commissioning ceremony for […]

Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. May 5, 2023. Transcript Right. As the parade of graduates approaches, we salute the states and territories whose sons and daughters will graduate today. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, […]

Defense officials testify about the current readiness of the Joint Force at a hearing of the Senate Armed Forces Committee’s readiness and management support subcommittee, May 2, 2023. Transcript Hm, that is distinguished both by their depth of knowledge and experience. I thank each of you for your service to our country and for taking […]