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By Cherranda Smith On Monday (April 26), William Walker made history as the first Black American to serve as the sergeant-at-arms for the US House of Representatives. Walker previously served as the 23rd Commanding General of the Washington, D.C. National Guard.  House Speaker Joe Biden into the House chamber on Wednesday (April 28) for the president’s address, The Hill reported. Walker, a native of Chicago, is the 38th Sergeant-at-Arms for the House. General Walker was in charge of th...

AJ Taylor4 hours agoLast Updated: April 22, 2021 RB4 U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and the ranking member on Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities (ETC) Subcommittee, helped lead a hearing today focusing on America’s military technological advancement and development, particularly in relation to adversaries like Communist China. In her opening remarks, Ernst noted the Pentagon’s role in global research and technology—including their role in vaccin...

21 WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Guard troops from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories mobilized nearly 25,000 Guardsmen to support law enforcement in the nations capital during the 59th presidential inauguration. This included nearly 30 members of the Oregon National Guard’s 1186th Military Police Company from Salem, Oregon, who first arrived on Jan. 15, 2021, prior to the presidential inauguration for Joseph R. Biden Jr., on Jan. 20, 2021. �...

A while back one of my closest friends, who is a SWAT sniper, asked me about Grossman, specifically because I’ve spent a fair amount of time working with US Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF). I said I didn’t think he was SOF, especially not a Green Beret as I’ve never seen a Green Beret not mention which Special Forces Group they’ve served with in their professional bios. After yesterday’s post I emailed a friend who’d have a better idea and he responded that Grossman was conve...

Dylan George joins Ginkgo Bioworks to grow the companys global biosecurity efforts News provided by Share this article Share this article BOSTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks ("Ginkgo"), the organism company, today announced Dylan George will join Concentric by Ginkgo, the companys public health and biosecurity effort, as vice president of Business Development. George brings a wealth of leadership and biosecurity experience, including extensive service in the federal governme...

USACE Chief of Engineers makes first official visit to the Pacific Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony J Rivera | The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanding General Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon (left) conducted his first ever visit to the Pacific Ocean Division (POD), engaging with key military and governmental partners, as well as with members of the USACE team April 12 - 16. As part of his visit, the 55th Chief of Engineers conducted office calls with U.S. Ind...

Engineering With Nature: Volume 2 launched April 19, 2021, by Zlatan Hrvacevic The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently held a virtual international Book Launch Event to celebrate the release of the Engineering With Nature Atlas, Volume 2. The ceremony, which was held on 7 April 2021, included messages from LTG Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other executiv...

Overnight Defense: Administration says low to moderate confidence Russia behind Afghanistan troop bounties | Low to medium risk of Russia invading Ukraine in next few weeks | Intelligence leaders face sharp questions during House worldwide threats he Ellen Mitchell © The Hill Overnight Defense: Administration says low to moderate confidence Russia behind Afghanistan troop bounties | Low to medium risk of Russia invading Ukraine in next few weeks | Intelligence leaders face sh...

1 of 2 2nd Lt. Erin Flahrety, HHC, 13th ESC, speaks with Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, the 13th ESC commanding general, April 1 during his weekly mentorship ruck marches. Flahrety commissioned in September 2020, and mentorship is crucial for her as a young leader. “Keep leading your soldiers one at a time,” Ragin said. “Every Soldier counts. Stay positive and engage.”  Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold, 13th ESC Public Affairs 1st Lt. Drake Nixon, ...

3 DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich — The United Kingdom was the first adversary of the United States, but in modern history they have become one of its closest allies. U.S. and U.K. forces have stood side-by-side in both World Wars and in many other conflicts since the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Both countries strive to maintain their military alliance through close cooperation. One of those opportunities presented itself when Chris Bushell, Director General Land for the U....