During recent protests following the death of george floyd. Is a member of the joint chief of staff and nations top officer for overseeing the army and the air force National Guard. Combined total strength of nearly halfmillion airmen and soldiers under his supervision and command. He is a distinguished airmen and fire and formally of the air ghforce. In the early 1990s which the National Guards in a number of physicians in the United States and around the world. Sometimes in more of a guarded capacity or parttime capacity. Sometimes fulltime and for the last eight years has been at the leadership of the National Guard here in washington. Were really privileged to have him today be prepared for his very well earned retirement and getting back to the rotc great country into the air force in the graduation from the program and it was 1981 so hes been serving his country long and very well despite his youthful appearance, he has been it at it quite a while. We wish him well. And we look f
Rotc program from the university of texas was 1981. Hes been serving his country long and very well, despite his youthful appearance, hes been at it for quite a while. We look forward to a rich conversation today at the end of which well be able to handle some of your questions if you wish to email us. I will transmit some of those questions to the general. But, first, were going to hear from him with some opening thoughts on the state of the guard and on its health and admiral and much appreciated help in responding to the covid crisis in the United States. That will not be our only topic. This will be an opportunity to think more broadly about the guard and its role in the nations force at this very difficult moment in our history with the return of Great Power Competition and other challenges around the globe. General, thank you again for joining us. Without further adieu, over to you, my friend. Michael, thank you. Thank you to brookings for having me on today to talk about the Nat
[cheers and applause] [cheers and applause] [airplanes overhead] ladies and gentlemen, from the United States Army Golden Knights, please welcome Sergeant First Class ryan reese. Ryan mr. President , it is truly an honor to be here this evening. I would like to direct your attention overhead to the and arel sky behind us distinctly painted aircraft flying at an altitude of 12,500 feet. The jump master or team leader is looking out the door of the aircraft. The jumpers are out in the smoke is on. We have members of the Army Golden Knights rapidly approaching speeds of 120 mileperhour. The initial part of the formation is called the base. It forms quickly as the jumpers use their hands, arms, legs and shoulders to safely complete the formation. They now separate and perform our maneuver. Ladies and gentlemen, the highflying black and gold of your very own United States army parachute team, the Golden Knights. [applause] ryan the aerial demonstration you are seeing tonight is designed to
With the free cspan radio app. On saturday, President Trump and Melania Trump took part in the salute to america fourth of July Celebration of the white house. This is an hour 20 minutes. President of the United States and first lady Melania Trump. [cheers and applause] [cheers and applause] [airplanes overhead] ladies and gentlemen, from the United States Army Golden Knights, please welcome Sergeant First Class ryan reese. Ryan mr. President , it is truly an honor to be here this evening. I would like to direct your attention overhead to the and arel sky behind us distinctly painted aircraft flying at an altitude of 12,500 feet. The jump master or team leader is looking out the door of the aircraft. The jumpers are out in the smoke is on. We have members of the Army Golden Knights rapidly approaching speeds of 120 mileperhour. The initial part of the formation is called the base. It forms quickly as the jumpers use their hands, arms, legs and shoulders to safely complete the formation
Thank you for being here. As the situation continues to evolve around the covid19 outbreak, we wanted to get you information about changes happening at the department impacting Service Members. I want to start with the latest numbers. Today there have been 30 seven reported cases, 18 military, 13 dependents, three civilian, and three contractors. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates each day as we receive them. Friday, deputy secretary norquist released Additional Guidance on travel. Effective today through may 11, all Domestic Travel for military personnel will be halted unless it meets one of a number of waiver criterias including Mission Central travel or humanitarian reasons. This will also restrict dod civilian hiring on dod installations to people within the immediate area of the facility. The secretary continues to state his top priority is to protect Service Members and family and maintain our ability to complete central missions. We are going to