Speaker Johnson Presents Congressional Gold Medal honoring “Harlem Hellfighters of WW1

Speaker Johnson Presents Congressional Gold Medal honoring “Harlem Hellfighters of WW1

Surrounded by members of the New York Congressional delegation and members of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) presents a Congressional Gold Medal honoring the African-American men of 369 Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” in recognition of their unwavering dedication to military service, cultural contributions, and bravery in the face of discrimination during World War One, in Emancipation Hall in the US Capitol on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Accepting the medal is Ms. Debra Gillett, Granddaughter of Harlem Hellfighter Sergeant Leander Gillett. Looking on from right is United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM for NY Post (RESTRICTION: NO Daily Mail. NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City.)

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Michael Duffy makes opening remarks at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine his nomination to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Michael Duffy makes opening remarks at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine his nomination to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Michael Duffy makes opening remarks at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine his nomination to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Michael Duffy makes opening remarks at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine his nomination to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Michael Duffy makes opening remarks at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine his nomination to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing - DC

Michael Duffy makes opening remarks at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing to examine his nomination to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Japanese and U.S. defense officials hold the inaugural meeting of a bilateral framework, the Forum on Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition and Sustainment, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 9, 2024, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the production and maintenance of their defense equipment.

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Masaki Fukasawa (R), head of Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, and his U.S. counterpart, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante, shake hands during the inaugural meeting of a bilateral framework, the Forum on Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition and Sustainment, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 9, 2024, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the production and maintenance of their defense equipment.

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Masaki Fukasawa, head of Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, speaks at a meeting of a working group on the overhaul of U.S. military ships and aircraft in Japan, established as part of bilateral cooperation in the production and maintenance of their defense equipment under the Forum on Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition and Sustainment, on June 11, 2024, in Tokyo.

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

A meeting of a working group on the overhaul of U.S. military ships and aircraft in Japan, established as part of bilateral cooperation in the production and maintenance of defense equipment under the Forum on Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition and Sustainment, is held in Tokyo on June 11, 2024, with the participation of Japanese and U.S. defense officials and Japanese companies.

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

Japan-U.S. defense equipment collaboration

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel speaks at a meeting of a working group on the overhaul of U.S. military ships and aircraft in Japan, established as part of bilateral cooperation in the production and maintenance of their defense equipment under the Forum on Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition and Sustainment, on June 11, 2024, in Tokyo.

US Military Ship Heading To Gaza To Build Port

US Military Ship Heading To Gaza To Build Port

Handout photo dated March 9, 2024 shows U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en route to the Eastern Mediterranean less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea. Besson, a logistics support vessel, is carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies. Photo by U.S Central command via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Military Ship Heading To Gaza To Build Port

US Military Ship Heading To Gaza To Build Port

Handout photo dated March 9, 2024 shows U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en route to the Eastern Mediterranean less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea. Besson, a logistics support vessel, is carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies. Photo by U.S Central command via ABACAPRESS.COM

B-1s Part Of Airstrikes In Iraq And Syria

B-1s Part Of Airstrikes In Iraq And Syria

Handout file photo dated April 1, 2014 shhows an Edwards B-1B Lancer takes off Runway 22L to begin testing its new Sustainment Block 16A (SB 16A) software upgrades. B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing launched early February 1, 2024, from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as part of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups. U.S. military forces struck more than 85 targets, with numerous aircraft to include long-range bombers flown from the United States. According to U.S. Central Command officials, the airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions. The facilities that were struck included command and control operations centers, intelligence centers, rockets, and missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicle storages, and logistics and munition supply chain facilities of militia groups and their IRGC sponsors who facilitated attacks against U.S. and Coalition forces. U.S. Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner via ABACAPRESS.COM

3 U.S. Marines Killed In Osprey Aircraft Crash In Australia

3 U.S. Marines Killed In Osprey Aircraft Crash In Australia

Handout photo dated January 5, 20217 shows Service members from the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps participate in sustainment training at Grand Bara, Djibouti. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia via ABACAPRESS.COM

GLOBALink | Canada, U.S. to provide further military aid for Ukraine

Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Wednesday that Canada will provide Ukraine with 10 replacement barrels to enable the sustainment of M777 howitzer artillery guns. In a news release, the defence minister said this military aid, valued at approximately 9 million Canadian dollars (7.2 million U.S. dollars), complements Canada's previous donation of M777 howitzers, over 20,000 rounds of compatible artillery ammunition, and the Canadian Armed Forces' training of Ukrainian Forces in the use of this equipment. U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that his country is providing Ukraine with a package of additional security assistance worth 1 billion dollars, as well as 225 million dollars' worth of humanitarian assistance. The United States has provided 4.6 billion dollars worth of military assistance for Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency reported on Wednesday, citing data from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Canada, U.S. to provide further military aid for Ukraine

STORY: Canada, U.S. to provide further military aid for Ukraine DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: various of Ukraine amid Russia-Ukraine conflictvarious of Washingtonvarious of Ukraine STORYLINE: Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Wednesday that Canada will provide Ukraine with 10 replacement barrels to enable the sustainment of M777 howitzer artillery guns. In a news release, the defence minister said this military aid, valued at approximately 7.2 million U.S. dollars, complements Canada's previous donation of M777 howitzers, over 20,000 rounds of compatible artillery ammunition, and the Canadian Armed Forces' training of Ukrainian Forces in the use of this equipment. U.S. President Joe Biden said on the same day that his country is providing Ukraine with a package of additional security assistance worth 1 billion U.S. dollars, as well as 225 million dollars' worth of humanitarian assistance. The Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform ne