The two-month long mission contributed to the stability and security of the Western hemisphere. American and Japanese forces recently participated in a bilateral exercise to showcase the close coordination between the two allies. A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command. “Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.” The ship is slated to visit Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Haiti to work with partner nation medical personnel. Oral arguments in the appellate case are scheduled for Oct. 19. James Bradley, who pleaded guilty Friday, also discussed attacking ROTC cadets with a truck, according to the complaint against him. “Advisor misconduct remains the largest strategic and organizational risk for (Security Force Assistance Command),” a recent tasking order reads. The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19. Neither Gord nor the woman have faced charges. Gord died of an unknown cause last year. Load More