Audio by Staff Sgt. Shannon Braaten | AFN Okinawa | 06.17.2026
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, Chief Master Sergeant John F. Bentivegna, discusses U.S. Space Force operations in the Indo-Pacific June 11, 2026. The formative purpose of the Space Force is to achieve Space Superiority, ensuring freedom of action in space for our forces while denying the same to our adversaries. (US Air Force Audio by SSgt Shannon Braaten)...
Audio by Capt. Joshua Pattern | 187th Fighter Wing | 06.17.2026
The United States is currently advancing a diplomatic framework with Iran designed to secure a "ceasefire on all fronts" and restore maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz, with Vice President Vance emphasizing that any release of frozen assets remains strictly contingent upon verified steps by Tehran to eliminate its highly enriched uranium stockpile. This effort to establish a stable......
Audio by Airman 1st Class Keithler Bellany | AFN Spangdahlem | 06.17.2026
The following is a radio news report about exercise Turbo Distribution 26-2 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 17, 2026. The exercise had Airmen from the 821st Contingency Response Squadron completing its Joint Task Force Port Opening validation, highlighting rapid airfield assessment, joint operations, and multi domain security training. (U.S. Air Force audio by Airman 1st Class Keithler......
Audio by Susanne Goebel | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | 06.17.2026
The USAREUR-AF News Brief is an audio brief summarizing news of note for U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO LANDCOM. This brief is informational only and does not imply endorsement of any organization. Generative artificial intelligence was used in the production of this brief, and copyright owners retain all rights to their work....
Audio by Seaman Apprentice Rowan Dangerfield | AFN Sasebo | 06.17.2026
COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (June 17, 2026) - Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rowan Dangerfield reports on the Prime Minister of Fiji's visit to the construction site of a schoolhouse, a collaboration between local workers and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB 1) Seabees in Nabua Village on Fiji, recorded onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo,......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.17.2026
In this episode, we discuss the meaning of the term transaction under Rule for Courts-Martial 1002(d)(2)(B)(i). We review when sentences to confinement for multiple offenses should run concurrently or consecutively. We also address forfeiture and the plain error standard of review. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.17.2026
In this episode, we discuss the meaning of the term transaction under Rule for Courts-Martial 1002(d)(2)(B)(i). We review when sentences to confinement for multiple offenses should run concurrently or consecutively. We also address forfeiture and the plain error standard of review. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.17.2026
In this episode, we dissect the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, focusing on how the Speed and Forge Acts are driving a massive legislative pivot toward streamlined defense acquisition reform. We explore critical updates including the new statutory definition of "best value," significant threshold increases for mandatory cost data and Cost Accounting Standards, and the......
