Hawaii National Guardsmen are participating in the search and recovery effort after a devastating wildfire swept through a Maui town, leaving more than 90 people dead.
The $200 million security assistance package includes critical munitions for U.S.-provided Patriot air defense systems and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, among other items to help Ukraine counter Russia’s ongoing war.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored Adm. Michael Gilday’s dedication to advancing American sea power at a critical time for global security during Gilday’s relinquishment of office ceremony.
Approximately 250 Hawaii National Guard personnel have been activated to assist in the ongoing wildfire response and recovery efforts, and defense officials are ready to assist further.
More than two dozen prevention assistance and response professionals participated in training at Quantico, Virginia, to enhance their ability to prevent workplace violence at 17 military installations.
The DOD is making it easier for eligible military families to have money from their paychecks diverted to an account that can be used to pay for dependent care services.
A dry summer coupled with strong winds from a nearby hurricane have spread destructive, fast-moving wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The National Guard is moving swiftly to assist authorities and residents on the island.
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act. You now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, to file your PACT Act claim.
