VIDEO: Command General of the Armed Forces Libya has been wracked by major conflict since April 2019, when the “Libyan National Army”/“Libyan Arab Armed Forces” (LNA/LAAF) movement—a coalition of armed groups led by Khalifa Haftar—launched a bid to seize the capital, Tripoli, from local militias and the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA). DOD Libya’s …
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Spc. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, 21, from San Antonio, Texas, died as the result of a vehicle rollover accident, July 3, 2020, in Farah, Afghanistan. The incident is under investigation. Ibarria was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, …
Gen. Gustave F. Perna, commanding general, Army Materiel Command, visited our #BraveRifles Troopers with the Regimental Support Squadron at their SSA to ensure it was manned and running fluidly. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper issued the following statement: “Today, I’m proud to announce the U.S. Senate has officially confirmed General Gustave F. Perna …
Air Force and Navy demonstration teams celebrate the nation’s 244th birthday as they fly over the National Capital Region during Salute to America July 4, 2020. The event provides an opportunity to highlight the Department of Defense’s support of homeland defense while strengthening our connection with the American people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lane …
