Following each program, KPSF shares key insights and observations with the broader public through various media and news outlets. In addition, every KPSF participant returns as an informed ambassador, equipped with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States military, as well as those of our allies and partners, and the families who serve alongside them.
Kaplan Public Service Foundation külastas Eesti visiidi raames ka Tapa sõjaväelinnakut, kus tutvustati Scoutspataljoni tegemisi ja vaadati üle mõne aasta eest fondi kaasabil rajatud korvpalliväljak. Foto: Brigita Tokovenko / Eesti Kaitsevägi Read More…
The national security advisor to the Estonian president is the latest NATO nation official to weigh into the debate over the wisdom of foreign forces in Ukraine, while a senior British officer said it’s still “not a path that the [UK] Prime Minister wants to go down.” Read More…
The head of the Estonian Scouts, among the first who would be called to fend off an invasion, said the “biggest part that’s going to change” is how the unit fights with and against drones. Read More…
Though Estonia’s chief of defense told Breaking Defense the idea has fallen by the wayside, a key lawmaker in Tallinn said it’s time to consider a “coalition of the willing” to go into Ukraine. Read More…
Before leaving his post as head of Estonia’s defense forces, Gen. Martin Herem laid out his vision for the ambitious Baltic defensive line project, and dispelled some misconceptions. Read More…
25 Americans travelled with KPSF to Warsaw, Poland visiting American soldiers with the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade and our 10th Mountain Division learning about the critical support we provide our NATO ally. We also spent time meeting and providing assistance to various organizations focused on supporting the Ukrainian refugees and
Brig. Gen. George M. “Moose” Reynolds, 25th Air Force vice commander, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing here Nov. 2. Col. Gregory P. Haynes, 433rd Operations Group commander and Lt. Col. James C. Miller, 433rd OG deputy commander, presented the Alamo Wing’s mission brief, followed by a tour of a static
Since the Presidential election of 2016, Americans have been bombarded by around-the-clock news coverage and conspiracy theories regarding Russia. As we let our government sort out fact from fiction, the United States Navy and its Submarine Force are on the frontlines combating the re-emergence of Russia’s increasingly aggressive submarine force,
Our most recent elections demonstrated Americans are still very worried about the state of the economy and their own job security. However, there is an employer looking to hire young, motivated, and intelligent men and women—the United States Navy’s submarine force. Read More
While the legality and increased use of American drones in foreign countries continues to come into question, no one can dispute that their use saves countless American lives and lends great support to our troops on the ground. Read More
Rear Admiral Barry Bruner is best known for successfully heading the task force controversially integrating women into America’s Submarine Service. This past week, Bruner, the new director of Submarine Warfare (N87), embarked on an even tougher assignment: developing, designing and funding the Navy’s estimated $60 billion Ohio Class Submarine Replacement
In an era where celebrities and professional athletes fill the airwaves and newspaper headlines, I recently had the honor of meeting some real larger-than-life individuals. For some, Derek Jeter is a hero, for me, it’s the unnamed 20-year-old Petty Officer listening for contacts 650-feet below the water’s surface. I’m speaking
DANBURY — Last winter, one of the coldest and snowiest in recent memory, may have inspired dreams of a trip to a sunny Caribbean island complete with a beachfront barbecue. When the offer was unexpectedly extended to Ken Baylor in early January, he didn’t hesitate to accept it, even though
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — President Obama announced recently that military commission trials for detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, would resume after a two-year suspension. While this prison might have represented a terrible stain on the values and beliefs America prides itself on in the past, the prison today is transparent,
My brother Mitchell and I founded The Kaplan Public Service Foundation this past year with the goal of encouraging American civilians to become more involved in the support of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coastguardsmen. Read More
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