Source: United States Navy
The Navy on Aug. 26 marked the completion of the seismic retrofit of Dry Dock 4 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF). Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest executed the $377.7 million modernization project contract, which reinforced the structural integrity of the historic dry dock against future seismic events as a part of the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP).
Source: United States Airforce
To ensure operational readiness & maintain the tactical edge, Airmen must train their brains with the same rigor as their bodies. AFGSC is looking to accelerate & modernize this effort with a tactical training simulator known as MindGym.
Source: United States Navy
BREMERTON, Wash. – Following the complete installation of new furnishings, renovated living quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (NBK-Bremerton) are ready for Sailors to move in. The milestone marks the first of the Navy’s six major sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects funded through the Barracks Task Force to reach completion, directly advancing the Navy’s “No Sailor Living Afloat” initiative – a drive to move Sailors off docked ships and into high-quality shore housing – and Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC) Quality of Service improvement efforts.
Source: United States Navy
Imagine 90-degree August heat in Norfolk as civilian employees step aboard an aircraft carrier and begin climbing from the lower decks. The air carries a metallic smell, sweat quickly soaks through clothing, knees ache from steep ladders, and low overheads require constant ducking through narrow passageways. What was a challenging tour for Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) civilians offered a brief glimpse into what Sailors experience every day—and why seeing the warfighter’s environment firsthand matters.
Source: United States Spaceforce
More than 1000 Airmen at the 104th Fighter Wing are ensuring compliance of a new Air Force body composition requirement ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline for the Guard and Reserves during their drill from Aug. 21-23 at Barnes Air National Guard Base.
Source: United States Navy
At Fleet Readiness Center East’s detachment onboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, the V-22 line tasked with performing planned maintenance intervals on Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft has made an enormous impact on flight line readiness by delivering every aircraft on or ahead of schedule for more than a decade.
Source: United States Navy
On Aug. 22, 1941, the first U.S. Mine Disposal class graduated its inaugural group of technicians, marking the genesis of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). These early operators created a standard of robust technical proficiency matched with deliberate, uncompromising bravery, and built a culture of constant learning and improvement. Eighty five years later, these remain the foundation for today’s elite, multi-domain Navy EOD force.
Source: United States Spaceforce
Dr. Erich “HB” Hernandez-Baquero was sworn in as the second Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration during a Pentagon ceremony this morning, following his confirmation to the role by the U.S. Senate, Aug. 7.
Source: United States Airforce
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —
Members of the Air Force Reserve Command welcomed their new leader during an assumption of command ceremony held at the Robins’ Museum of Aviation Aug 21.
Lt. Gen. Paul R. “Speedy” Fast took command in a ceremony presided over by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach. Fast succeeds Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, who retires in October after 37 years of service.
The new AFRC Commander, who has served under Wilsbach’s command multiple times, was readily endorsed by the CSAF.
“I’ve seen Speedy’s brilliant leadership firsthand,” said Wilsbach. “He has the operational credibility, the strategic vision, and the command experience to lead this enterprise.”
As the new Reserve commander, Fast will have full responsibility for nearly 70,000 Reserve Airmen and civilians at three numbered air forces, 34 flying wings, 8 independent groups, a space wing, a cyber wing, and an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance wing, and other subordinate units. As Chief of Air Force Reserve, he will serve as principal adviser on reserve matters to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff.
Wilsbach emphasized to the hundreds of reserve command Airmen in audience that “the challenge ahead of us is clear. We must continue to accelerate our modernization, integrate our forces, and break down any barriers to our collective readiness.”
He added, “Our adversaries are watching, and our unity of effort is our strongest deterrent signal.”
Following receipt of the guidon, Fast presented five Task Areas that will continue to be refined over the coming weeks.
Task Area 1: Prepare for war, Ready Always!
Task Area 2: Develop our Airmen
Task Area 3: Preserve and protect our Reservists’ ability to serve
Task Area 4: Fiercely manage and execute our resources
Task Area 5: Curate a Reserve force of the future
“We’ll be the reserve that the nation needs and leverages the unique set of attributes and capabilities that can only be found in the Air Force Reserve,” said Fast.
He added that, “as challenging as these tasks will be in the coming years, there has never been a better time to get after them.”
Fast entered the Air Force in 1991, after receiving his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. While serving on active duty from 1992 to 2001, he accumulated more than 1,000 hours in the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System. In October 2001, Fast joined the Air Force Reserve.
Throughout his 25 years as a Reservist, he has supported exercises and operations across the globe, served as the interim 36th Wing commander at Andersen Air Force Base and interim deputy commander of Joint Region Marianas, Guam, and led the reconstitution of Andersen Air Force Base after Super Typhoon Mawar. Prior to assuming his current role, Fast served as the 4th Air Force commander.
“Over the past year, as Commander of Fourth Air Force, he immersed himself in Mobility Air Force dynamics, executing the largest mobilization of Reserve forces in over 30 years for Operation Epic Fury.” said Wilsbach. “(Fast) knows how to generate, present, and deploy combat power at scale.”
Fast ended by addressing his gratitude for the opportunity to continue to serve.
“To my teammates in Air Force Reserve Command, I am honored and I am humbled to lead with you now and in the coming years,” said Fast. ‘Thank you for accepting me as your new commander. I can’t wait to fly and fix and fight and win alongside every one of you. Fight’s on.”
Source: United States Navy
WASHINGTON — Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that Ms. Nicole Perry, Deputy Director of the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), has assumed leadership of the office, performing the duties of Director, effective immediately. She succeeds Mr. Andrew Magliochetti, who is departing the office to spearhead the launch of a new Department of the Navy (DON) initiative.
Ms. Perry, a veteran of the United States Army, steps into the role with 24 years of extensive experience in the defense acquisition workforce. In her new capacity, she will oversee the Department’s small business acquisition initiatives, ensuring small business integration across all echelons of the Navy and Marine Corps.
“Our Small Business Programs require steady, disciplined leadership focused entirely on execution, compliance, and warfighter support,” said Secretary Cao. “Ms. Perry will build on the successes of Mr. Magliochetti, continuing the essential focus on accountability, operational integrity, and rigorous oversight that the department needs right now. We must eliminate distractions and ensure our small business programs are aligned to deliver combat capability without delay.”
As Deputy Director of OSBP, Ms. Perry has played a pivotal role in managing small business acquisition initiatives and strategic programs. Her leadership has focused on advancing the industrial base in government contracts while supporting and ensuring the Department of the Navy’s mission and objectives are met.
“I am prepared to step into this role immediately to ensure the continuity and integrity of the Department’s small business initiatives,” said Ms. Perry. “Our mission demands transparent, efficient, and reliable pathways for small businesses to support the warfighter. We will immediately focus on strengthening our acquisition processes and delivering innovative capabilities to the fleet.”
Ms. Perry holds a Master of Business Administration degree and has served in leadership roles across contracting and finance industries specializing in small business operations throughout her distinguished civilian and military career.