Keesler AFB, Miss., is one of five US military installations to receive the 2013 Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award, announced Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. “The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain US military installations,” states the Pentagon’s May 20 release. It reflects the “excellent working, housing, and recreational conditions” at these installations that allow for “better mission performance and quality of life for its personnel and family members,” states the release. Keesler, like the other winners, will receive a commemorative trophy and flag as well as a congratulatory letter from President Obama. The other winners are: Army Garrison Fort Rucker, Ala.; Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.; Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla.; and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime in Ohio. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., was the Air Force’s winning installation in 2012.
Pentagon Puts Greenland Under US Northern Command
June 17, 2025
The Pentagon has given U.S. Northern Command responsibility for U.S. military operations in and near Greenland after President Donald Trump expressed interest in acquiring the Danish territory. Defending Greenland was previously the responsibility of U.S. European Command. But Greenland, an icy island in the High North between North America and…