- + The quiet heroes: 316th CES works round the clock to ensure airfield is clear from snow, ice for Carter state funeral—While Washington received just over 8 inches of snow, Joint Base Andrews had 10.5 inches of snow the day before the state funeral procession for forme...
- + Joining forces for multilateral New Year’s Jump—Yokota participated in a joint, multilateral exhibition for the annual New Year’s Jumps hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Narashin...
- + Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Presented the Army Engineer Regiment’s highest award—The honorable Mr. Jamie Pinkham received the bronze order of the deFleury medal for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the U.S. A...
- + Florida-based cutter returns home after 40-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean—ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625) returned to their home port in St. Petersburg, Dec. 11, following a 40-day ...
- + Army preps for second phase of Armored Formation On The Move Pilot—FORT RILEY, Kansas – In future operations, speed will equate to survivability, especially for armored formations -- the Army’s most mobile and lethal ...
- + 42nd MDG dietitian provides individualized nutrition education and counseling—Farren Montana Otwell, 42nd Medical Group registered dietitian, offers individualized counseling for general health weight issues and chronic health c...
- + Idaho National Guard deploys helicopter company National Capital Region—The Idaho National Guard deployed 10 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and more than 80 Soldiers to Ft. Belvoir, Virginia Jan. 10 and 11 on a year-long dep...
- + America’s Airfield honors President Jimmy Carter during State Funeral—Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in enabling Special Air Mission 39 during the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Jan. 2-9, 2025,...
- + Exchange Shoppers Can Save on Healthy Eating with Salad Wednesdays—Every Salad Wednesday, Army & Air Force Exchange Service diners can take $2 off any salad priced $4 or more at participating Exchange direct-opera...
- + New Orleans Corps of Engineers inducts new members into Gallery of Distinguished Employees—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, held a Gallery of Distinguished Employees Ceremony at the district headquarters building in Ne...
- + Joint Task Force Civil Support bids farewell to one of its best—Families, friends, and coworkers gathered to say farewell and good luck to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Powers, Joint Task Force - Civil Support...
- + DoDEA's Decades-Long Commitment to Building Resilience Drives Top Academic Performance—DoDEA Americas has long been a leader in student achievement, consistently ranking at the top of the Nation's Report Card (NAEP) through its focus on ...
- + 107th Attack Wing Celebrates High Enlistment Numbers for 2024—NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The 107th Attack Wing recently enlisted its 108th recruit of the 2024 (between fresh recruits and prior service) just before the...
- + Photo Story: January construction operations on $55.75 million Collective Training Officers Quarters Project at Fort McCoy, Part 1—Construction operations is shown Jan. 3 and 8, 2025, for the start of the fiscal year 2024-funded $55.75 million Collective Training Officers Quarters...
- + Outward Mindset Helps Provide Solutions for USS North Dakota (SSN 784) Project Team—The USS North Dakota (SSN 784) Project Team at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard engaged in a cross-functional problem-solving deep dive to focus on the best ...
- + First class of Reaper Mechanics, Technicians Graduate CNATTU Cherry Point—The first classes of MQ-9A Reaper specialists graduated from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Po...
- + Cold Weather Injuries Peak in January, February—Service members are often in danger of experiencing cold weather-related injuries because of cold and wet conditions present during various training a...
- + Space and Missile Defense: SMDC leader looks to future—Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Int...
- + 181st Intelligence Wing Chaplain Delivers Invocation at Indiana Governor's Inauguration—Lt. Col. Kent A. Lundy, the 181st Intelligence Wing Chaplain, opened the inauguration ceremony with an invocation for Indiana Governor Mike K. Braun, ...
- + BH 25-1: PACE Plans in action—KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - The 18th Communication Squadron conducted a no-notice communication outage exercise for the 18th Wing in support of a base-wi...
- + Yama Sakura 87—Recently, the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) supported the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) combined exercise known as Yama Sakura 87 (YS87), whic...
- + Leadership Seminars Sharpen Saber Skillsets—The 178th Wing will launch a multi-day series of leadership seminars Feb.1 at Springfield Air National Guard Base. The series, titled “Leadership duri...
- + BH 25-1: Kadena conducts fire training—The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters responded to a simulated structure fire in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, J...
- + Vermont Air National Guard Deploys to Japan—More than 200 Airmen, along with equipment and F-35A Lighting II aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard recently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Ja...
- + Genie Chaiken Recognized for Innovation in Satellite Communications at Inaugural Awards Ceremony—Genie Chaiken, director of command strategy at Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), was announced the winner of the inaugural Women in ...
- + From High-Tech to the High Seas: A Sailor’s Inspiring Journey—U.S. Navy Seaman Yuxi Chen, formerly of the Silicon Valley tech sector, graduated from the University of Minnesota. While pursuing a Doctor of Pharma...
- + NMRTC Twentynine Palms welcomes new Ombudsman—Jennifer Belding, a dedicated Navy spouse with nearly a decade of experience as an Ombudsman, has joined Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command ...
- + Paxville native earns NMRTC Beaufort 2024 Sailor of the Year—Paxville native earns NMRTC Beaufort 2024 Sailor of the Year [Author: Lindsay Schreiber]
- + Attracting top talent and building relationships—Army cyber unit’s commitment to community engagements and Army recruiting FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – The Soldiers and Civilians of the 780th Milit...
- + Precision Through Training: 1st Attack Battalion Prepares for NTC—FORT RILEY, Kansas — Soldiers from the 1st Attack Battalion of the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade (1CAB) are gearing up for the National Training Center ...
- + Vermont Air National Guard deploys to Kadena—F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Vermont Air National Guard, touched down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 1...
- + Pioneering IT advancements at Army Sustainment Command—ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – In the ever-evolving world of information technology, U.S. Army Sustainment Command’s G6 (Information Management) director...
- + Patrons can save much on soups, tender meats, frozen meals in Jan. 13-26 Commissary Sales Flyer—Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) patrons can stock up and save on comfort foods like hearty soups, tender meats and frozen meals with the latest Commi...
- + U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee rescues kayaker on Caney Fork River—A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee played a crucial role in rescuing a kayaker who capsized on the Caney Fork River near Center Hill Dam on Dec. ...
- + Wilson Lock reopening now planned for June 2025—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has revised the timeline for completion of repairs to the main chamber of Wilson Lock near Florenc...
- + 10th AAMDC honors sacrifices in 80th anniversary of the liberation of Wingen-sur-Moder—WINGEN-SUR-MODER, France – Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command joined local officials and residents on Jan. 12, 2025, to comme...
- + Fort Drum bids farewell to distinguished cyber leader—Friends, family and colleagues joined Joanne Thornton, U.S. Army Northeast Regional Network Enterprise Center-Fort Drum director, outside Hays Hall fo...
- + 56th Artillery Command and City of Heilbronn Honor Soldiers Killed in Missile Explosion—The City of Heilbronn marked the 40th anniversary of a tragic incident on Saturday, honoring the memory of three U.S. soldiers who lost their lives wh...
- + DEO team: transforming visions into innovative solutions—The 2d Theater Signal Brigade's Data Engineering Office Software Development team is at the forefront of the Army's efforts to create automated, data-...
- + 3d Marine Division Enhances Ground Safety Procedures—During fiscal year 2024, 3d Marine Division enhanced the ground safety procedures for tactical vehicles, which were created and implemented by Master ...
- + Nebraska Guardsman Outstanding Airman of the Year—LINCOLN, Neb. - The 155th Air Refueling Wing announced the recipients of the Wing’s Outstanding Airman of the Year Awards, December 2024. The OAY reci...
- + Maryland Air National Guard Recognizes Top Airmen—MIDDLE RIVER, Md. -- The 175th Wing held its annual Airman Recognition Ceremony at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport, January ...
- + U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Alexandra Wiak conducts a class on Nutrition.—Army offers free nutrition class to reserve Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [Author: Pfc. Trevor Seiler]
- + 114th Fighter Wing exchanges jets with 122nd Fighter Wing—The 114th Fighter Wing recently agreed to exchange F-16’s with the 122nd Fighter Wing based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, creating a great opportunity to ex...
- + 155th Air Refueling Wing welcomes new command chief during change of responsibility ceremony—Airmen of the 155th Air Refueling Wing gathered at the main hangar of the Nebraska National Guard air base to welcome the new 155th ARW command chief ...
- + Citizen Airman - Lorra Hernon—Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon, a pediatric nurse and first sergeant in the Air Force Reserves, embodies the spirit of service in both her military and civi...
- + 102nd Intelligence Wing hosts speed mentoring event—The 102nd Intelligence Wing Enlisted Force Development Committee hosted a speed mentoring event on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Jan. 9...
- + 102nd Intelligence Wing and Massachusetts Maritime Academy collaborate for complex coordinated terrorist attack exercise—The 102nd Intelligence Wing Emergency Management Division, in cooperation with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, hosted a one day Complex Coordinated Te...
- + John Zargar Has Joined 459th Air Refueling Wing—Canoga Park, CA native, John Zargar has joined 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD as a MXS CSS/Administration. [Author: Senior Airman J...
- + BH 25-1: Kadena emergency responders stand strong—Emergency responders from across the 18th Wing collaborated in a major accident response exercise (MARE) in support of a base-wide routine readiness e...
- + D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter—Soldiers and Airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) provided escort and disaster response support during the state funeral for the...
- + Yuma Proving Ground commander speaks at local ceremony—On the morning of January 11, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commander Col. John Nelson spoke at a ceremony commemorating the U.S. Army of the We...
- + HHBN, U.S. Army South welcomes new leadership in change of responsibility ceremony—Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN), U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), conducted a change of responsibility ceremony on January 10, at Fort Sam...
- + USSF Guardians train to support 2025 Presidential Inauguration—Forty-five USSF Guardians volunteer to augment the USSF Honor Guard for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, learning drill and ceremony maneuvers in j...
- + Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation—Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s (USARSOUTH) partner nation liaison officers (PNLO). Since July 2023, ...
- + BH 25-1: 33rd, 31st RQS demonstrate CSAR capabilities—The 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons executed a personnel recovery training mission as part of a base-wide routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base...
- + SECRETARY OF THE NAVY VISITS USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH—The 78th U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to meet wit...
- + Fort Bliss renames gate, honors former congressman—Fort Bliss marked the renaming of one of its main entrances in a ceremony honoring former Congressman Silvestre Reyes Jan 10. Reyes is a decorated vet...
- + USACE, CTUIR partner to improve fish passage—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) hosted a signin...
- + Singapore Army and US Army Talks Vital to Growing Partnership—The Singapore Army-U.S. Army Staff Talks, held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on January 8-9, 2025, reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the United ...
- + West Point graduates, commissions 23 Class of 2024 cadets during December Graduation ceremony—The word surreal came to mind for a couple of graduating cadets when describing the journey it took to get to graduation day. Class of 2024 Cadets Ye ...
- + Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events—Planning, coordinating and conducting a state funeral is the responsibility of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region. However, the success of t...
- + 733rd Air Mobility Squadron lights fire across Kadena Air Base with Okinawa Airlift Rodeo—The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron recently hosted the 2024 Okinawa Airlift Rodeo, a multi-day event engaging entities across the base and their Japanese...
- + Guardian Resilience Team Expands with New Training Space—Space Launch Delta 45 celebrated the grand opening of the Guardian Resilience Team's new state-of-the-art training room Jan. 10, at Patrick Space Forc...
- + Holiday Celebration at Fort Buchanan: A Time for Unity, Joy, and Reflection—Service members, civilians, and families gathered at the community club parking lot to participate in the installation's holiday event on Dec. 6. This...
- + Kirtland Air Force Base unveils state-of-the-art training environment—Kirtland AFB celebrated the grand opening of MindGym, a cutting-edge training facility designed to enhance mental performance on Jan. 10. [Author: Bri...
- + 347th Operational Support Squadron conducts airdrop training—U.S Air Force Airmen from the 347th Operational Support Squadron and the 71st Rescue Squadron conducted an airdrop and reconstitution training at Mood...
- + Living DCSA Values Campaign: U.S. Space Force Col. Bree Fram—“Living my values means being my authentic self, no matter the space or room I enter,” said U.S. Space Force Col. Bree Fram, who spoke as a part of Li...
- + AMC Commander visits McConnell AFB, emphasizes Readiness for Great Power Competition—Gen. John Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command (AMC) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, AMC command chief, visited McConnell Jan. 6-7 to learn...
- + Stewart 7 signs on—U.S. Army Garrison Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield team members welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus Marzett as he assumed responsibility Jan. 10 durin...
- + ‘Can Do’ wing booms into Operation Crimson Snowman—U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s 2nd Air Refueling Squadron participated in Operation Crimson Snowman with Royal Canad...
- + Gearing up for 2025: Getting fit for the fight—Military and civilian personnel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., kicked off the new year by strengthening their fitness, united in the miss...
- + Fort McCoy ArtiFACT: Brick incinerators—Researchers with Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands encountered an interesting structure while investig...
- + NAMRU INDO PACIFIC Furthers Research Partnerships in Vietnam—HANOI, Vietnam – Representatives with Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) INDO PACIFIC accompanied Office of Naval Research (ONR) leadership on a visi...
- + Army Esports Team and Gaming Trailer at EBRPSS Esports Expo—BATON ROUGE, La.— The U.S. Army hosts the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools (EBRPSS) Esports Expo and chance to meet the Army’s Professional Esports Tea...
- + Fort McCoy ArtiFACT: Tool stone sources—Fort McCoy has archaeological sites within its boundaries that represent more than 10,000 years of history.
- + Assistant Army Attaché Murdered in Paris (18 JAN 1982)—On Jan. 18, 1982, assistant Army attaché Lt. Col. Charles R. Ray was shot and killed outside his apartment in Paris, France. His death marked the sec...
- + Original member of post’s DA Police force retires — Guzman honored for 22 years with DA—Department of the Army Police Officer Juan Guzman is retiring next week after 22 years on the DA Police force and 35 years of government service. [Aut...
- + Original member of post’s DA Police force retires — Guzman honored for 22 years with DA—Department of the Army Police Officer Juan Guzman is retiring next week after 22 years on the DA Police force and 35 years of government service. [Aut...
- + Original member of post’s DA Police force retires — Guzman honored for 22 years with DA—Department of the Army Police Officer Juan Guzman is retiring next week after 22 years on the DA Police force and 35 years of government service. [Aut...
- + Original member of post’s DA Police force retires — Guzman honored for 22 years with DA—Department of the Army Police Officer Juan Guzman is retiring next week after 22 years on the DA Police force and 35 years of government service. [Aut...
- + NPS Hosts AI Hackathon for Students to Solve Military Operational Problems—Monterey, Calif. — The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) recently hosted its inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) Hackathon event in the newly establi...
- + Building resilience: How MFLC support keeps Airmen mission-ready—Life in the military presents unique challenges, from the stress of deployment to family separations, placing significant pressure on Airmen and their...
- + USS Texas (SSN 775) holds change of command ceremony—KITTERY, Maine – Cmdr. Kenneth Ingle turned command of USS Texas (SSN 775) over to Cmdr. Andrew McGovern in a traditional change of command ceremony h...
- + Water Management hosts meeting and tour with ACT stakeholders—MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Water Management team hosted a meeting and tour with stakeholders on the Alabama-Coosa...
- + 1 ASOG participates in Yama Sakura 87—Airmen assigned to the 1st Air Operations Group participated in exercise Yama Sakura 87 in locations spanning the Indo-Pacific including Alaska, Japan...
- + Sigonella Local National Committed to Service While Honoring Family Lineage—Local National is recognized as USNMRTC Sigonella Civilian of the Year FY24 [Author: Lt.Cmdr. Brandi Gibson]
- + Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing Activated for Firefighting to assist in the greater Los Angeles area—U.S. Northern Command has activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and associated personnel to reloca...
- + Army Reserve leader honors fallen at Princeton Battlefield—Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, took part in the 248th anniversary reenactment of t...
- + Stevens Earns Military Excellence Award at Recruit Training Command—Airman Apprentice Jack Stevens graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) January 9, 2025....
- + IRL set to celebrate 250 years of Army chaplains—A quarter of a millennia is not a long time when speaking of the universe, but it’s a significant amount of time when speaking in terms of a human lif...
- + My DCMA: Victor Castillo, QA inspector—Victor Castillo has been with the agency for over 15 years. [Author: Elizabeth Szoke]
- + USAISR’s Cancio Named American Burn Association President—The American Burn Association recently announced that Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio, director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center,...
- + Chief Wiener reflects leading up to 180 days as AFCENT command chief—SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, who was promoted to the position of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief a...
- + ‘Warrior Medics’ urged to find hurting battle buddies hiding in their formations—Joseph Walser, a Marine combat veteran and director of AR-MEDCOM suicide prevention programs, urges Soldiers to look out for their hurting comrades hi...
- + From the Gridiron to the Frontline: Football and the Marine Corps—Maj. Nate Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee has always had a passion for football. Despite his busy 20 year career he has ...
- + Camp Casey motor pool renovated, improving infrastructure—Camp Casey’s Fleet Management Operations (FMO), colloquially referred to as the motor pool, got a modern facelift after more than 35 years of honorabl...
- + 1st Signal Korean workers overcome treacherous conditions to keep communications lines open during winter—A team of Korean local national employees at Camp Madison, a critical communications hub on Gwanggyosan Mountain in South Korea, worked tirelessly to ...
- + Ms. Chong, Chu Hyon wins Mustang of the Week—Ms. Chong, Chu Hyon, 51st Force Support Squadron administrative assistant, was named 51st Fighter Wing Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic ...
- + U.S. Navy and Japan conduct 17th Annual Joint Response Drill—The U.S. Navy, the Japanese government, and Yokosuka City participated in the 17th annual Joint Response Drill onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yok...
- + Navy Super Hornets Honor President Carter with Historic ‘Missing Man’ Flyover—Twenty-one U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conducted a missing man formation flyover to honor the former U.S. President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter on...
- + Call Sign “Rodeo”—When you hear the word "rodeo," it’s not often linked to the Air Force; yet for me, the two go hand in hand. The resilience, determination, and cam...
- + Remembering President and Navy Veteran Jimmy Carter and His Visit to Hickam Air Force Base—James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 100. President Carter leaves a re...
- + Pursue, Attack, Vanquish: USS Truxtun Change of Command—U.S. Navy Cmdr. James Koffi relieves US Navy Cmdr. Chance Smith as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun ...
- + NAS Pensacola Recognizes Naval Security Forces for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day—Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola recognized their Navy Security Forces (NSF) team Jan. 9 for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, highlighting their cr...
- + At Carter Funeral, Armed Forces Chorus Showcases the Military's Best Vocalists—Former President Jimmy Carter returned to Washington this week in a final procession worthy of his legacy. While the caisson ride along Constitution A...
- + A symbol of service and leadership: Jimmy Carter’s connections to America’s Airfield—As commander in chief from 1977 to 1981, Jimmy Carter became the seventh president who used Joint Base Andrews – then Andrews Air Force Base – as a hu...
- + The Army’s longest, currently-serving 56M reflects on nearly 30 years of service ahead of retirement—Being the longest, currently-serving, active-duty enlisted member of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps is an achievement to be proud of, but for Command Sg...
- + Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, passes away—Fort Drum, N.Y.: On Sunday, December 29, 2024, former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the longest-living president, passed away at 100 in his...
- + U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Welcomes First Baby of 2025—The first baby of 2025 was born on January 6th at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella. [Author: Lt. Emily Kinley]
- + USS America Conducts Change of Command Ceremony—SASEBO, Japan – Capt. Ethan Rule relieved Capt. Manny “K9” Pardo as commanding officer of the only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS Ameri...
- + 312th AG Company Sets Sail for Europe: A Moving Deployment Ceremony in Fallbrook—FALLBROOK, California - On January 4, 2025, the 312th Adjutant General (AG) Company gathered at the Fallbrook U.S. Army Reserve Center for a deploymen...
- + USNA and Submarine Force Drive Innovation in Additive Manufacturing—NORFOLK, Va. – Commander, Submarine Forces is researching the usage of additive manufacturing (AM) technology to address operational needs, in collabo...
- + DLA Energy celebrates three new Hall of Fame members—Today, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) inducted three previous employees into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held at the...
- + The Presidio Trail: Deployment Ready—The 311th Training Squadron conducted its annual deployment readiness exercise, Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Jan. 6. [Author: Senior Airman Sarah Wil...
- + DHA Hospitals Earn Top Honors From the Leapfrog Group—The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military's strong focus on keeping patie...
- + A Commander-in-Chief's Final Journey Led by Military Tradition—President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th chief executive and the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to serve in the Oval Office, began his final journ...
- + CRDAMC welcomes first baby of 2025—FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed, Greyson Holbrooke Smith, the first baby of the year born at the hospital. Proud p...
- + TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 2 California Counties due to Palisades Fire—FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two California counties may receive emergency prescription ...
- + NUWC Division Newport employee shares family legacy with USS Fort Lauderdale—When the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) docked at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island from Nov. 21-24, it was especially meaningful for a Naval Unders...
- + Energy efficiency projects underway to improve installation readiness and training support—A $1 million improvement to air handling system is expected to save 50% of the cost from reduced energy needs. Two other projects, costing $1.4 millio...
- + Payment Deadline for TRICARE West Region Extended—FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency today announced beneficiaries in TRICARE’s West Region now have more time to provide payment inform...
- + 131st Bomb Wing names 2025 Outstanding Airmen of the Year—131BW names Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025 [Author: Master Sgt. John Hillier]
- + Lithuanian Chief of Defense visits Hawaii—Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosts Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Raimundas Vaikšnoras at USINDOPACOM hea...
- + U.S. NAVY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE HAWAII-CALIFORNIA TRAINING AND TESTING DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/OVERSEAS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT; ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETINGS AND INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS—JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Department of the Navy (Navy) (including both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps), as the lead agenc...
- + USSF Honor Guard supports its first state funeral—Joint Ceremonial Honor Guard members representing each military service are participating in the state funeral events honoring late President Jimmy Ca...
- + Fort Buchanan offers endless opportunities to serve—For 250 years, the U.S. Army has offered endless possibilities and opportunities for service to our nation. José R. Boria, the installation's Office o...
- + Lt. Col. Taylor – Quick to Rescue—On what seemed like an ordinary November evening, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Brandon Taylor, 29th Attack Squadron commander and his wife were on their way...
- + AMC recognizes outstanding employees—REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – Army Materiel Command recently recognized 12 employees across the enterprise for their contributions to the command’s mission...
- + 171st Retention Manager Earns Top Honor for Second Year—Master Sgt. Alex Wagner has etched his name in history as the 2024 Retention Manager of the Year for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, winning the ...
- + The Year of the Mission Ready Airman—The Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing, dove headfirst into the Air Force’s push to create Mission-Ready Airmen (MRA). In toda...
- + Fort Stewart Garrison CSM Ely G. Capindo Relinquishes Responsibility—Military members and local civic leaders gathered at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Stewart to honor Garrison Command Sergeant Major as he embarks on a ...
- + New app connects Fort Drum community members with installation resources—Fort Drum community members can find a wealth of information and installation resources at their fingertips when they download the My Army Post app on...
- + PHCE strengthens relationship with German Water Association—Pont au Mousson, France -- Military and civilian personnel from Public Health Command Europe met with German drinking water experts to visit a ductile...
- + PHCE strengthens relationship with German Water Association—Pont au Mousson, France -- Military and civilian personnel from Public Health Command Europe met with German drinking water experts to visit a ductile...
- + U.S. Marines with 12th LAAB Execute a Tactical Air Surveillance Raid on Wake Island—CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN—U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion executed their first operational training on Wake Island from December ...
- + Only School in DMZ Celebrates 56th Graduation Ceremony—Daesongdong Elementary School, the only school located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), held its 56th graduation ceremony on Jan. 3, marking a mil...
- + USAG Humphreys bids farewell to CSM Drummond, welcomes CSM Garcia—The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys community bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Monty C. Drummond, while welcoming new Command Sgt. Maj. Salvador G. Garc...
- + Rocklin, California Native and Graduate of Whitney High School Serves aboard the Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69)—Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Cameron Goodrich joined the Navy in 2020 and is now deployed aboard USS Milius (DDG 69) to Commander, Fleet Activ...
- + USS Milius Strengthens Partnerships Through Manila, Philippines Port Visit—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departed Manila, Philippines following a scheduled port visit, Nov. 29. [Author: ...
- + USAG Okinawa Tests Hazmat Suit Readiness—Torii Station, Japan -- U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire and Emergency Services recently conducted their annual hazardous materials (hazmat) suit testi...
- + Eighth Army Band Harmonizes Strength and Unity across South Korea—CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Often the heart of community celebrations, the Eighth Army Band is the heartbeat of strong relationships throughout the ...
- + National Guard activated for election certification and winter weather support—Members of the District of Columbia National Guard, Maryland National Guard, and Pennsylvania National Guard support civilian partner agencies during ...
- + Airman’s support tackles housing, food insecurity—Driven by a deep commitment to giving back, a Team Hickam Airman has made a lasting difference by supporting individuals and families facing housing a...
- + Utah National Guard Soldiers play integral part of D-Day 80 Anniversary in Normandy—Ten Utah National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment have been deployed to Germany since the previous fall supporti...
- + Fort Knox Volleyball Coach and Player Shine in Historic Season—Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Fort Knox Middle High School volleyball achieved their first winning season since 2003, earn...
- + Fort McCoy 2024 year in review: Second half of year sees new leadership, training exercises, continued construction (October-December)—After a first half of the year with extensive construction projects going on and a historic rail movement and many types of training going on, the sec...
- + Fort McCoy 2024 year in review: Second half of year sees new leadership, training exercises, continued construction (July-September)—After a first half of the year with extensive construction projects going on and a historic rail movement and many types of training going on, the sec...
- + Innovation Takes Flight: 509th Bomb Wing Inspires the Next Generation of STEM Talent—As the world navigates complex geopolitical landscapes and technological challenges, the United States Air Force is calling for a new generation of th...
- + Fort Stewart Offers Comprehensive Training Course for Environment Control Officers—Looking to promote environmental sustainability and compliance, Fort Stewart’s Department of Public Works held a week-long training course. [Author: D...
- + U.S. Marines Prepare For Exercise Freezing Winds 24—U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) prepared to deploy to Finland and integrate with the Finnish Defense Force for ex...
- + U.S. Marines Participate in Exercise Freezing Winds 24—U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) participated in exercise Freezing Winds 24, alongside the Finnish Defense Forces ...
- + Fort Buchanan's Logistics Readiness Center facilitates POV Shipment—As part of the installation's mission to enable readiness, personnel from the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), Transportation Division, continuously ...
- + Iowa Troops Make Spirits Bright this Holiday—Since 2016,Tech. Sgt. Sarah Arthur, a trainer and educator with the 132nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Iowa Air National Guard, has ...
- + Tri-Command's Gunny Claus and Pvt. Elf—About 10 years ago, the Parris Island Marine Museum began looking for a local Marine to fill the role of Gunny Claus, a decades-old Marine Corps tradi...
- + Fort Buchanan LRC Transportation Division: getting troops and equipment anywhere, anytime—Personnel from the installation's Logistics Readiness Center, Transportation Division, a subordinate element of the 407th Army Field Support Brigade, ...
- + BACH Announces Open Services for National Day of Mourning—Blanchfield Army Community Hospital announces modified hours for outpatient and specialty services during the upcoming observance of the National Day ...
- + US Army’s Long Range Fires Battalion Demonstrates the Mid-Range Capability’s Mobility and Lethality—In a groundbreaking demonstration of the U.S. Army's rapidly advancing capabilities, the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery (Long Range Fires Battalio...
- + Empowering mothers and serving justice—Passion and love for technology and networking led U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renna Brakefield, Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Judge Advocate Genera...
- + Lt. Cmdr. Richard D. Harvey Named the 2023 Junior Officer of the Year—The Reserve Organization of America (ROA) recently honored Lt. Cmdr. Richard D. Harvey with the 2023 Junior Officer of the Year award for his service ...
- + NAVFAC Northwest Secures Top Talent through Comprehensive Federal Hiring Workshops—NAVFAC Northwest hosts innovative workshops that connect top talent with mission-critical roles, directly supporting the Navy’s readiness and warfight...
- + Army provides Soldiers, Families variety of mind, body resources—Army provides Soldiers, Families variety of mind, body resources [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + Army provides financial programs to Soldiers, families—Army provides financial programs to Soldiers, families [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + How 2024 became the year of the transformation for the 101st Airborne Division—Driven by the latest networked communications technologies, the U.S. Army’s only air assault division transformed its “Strike” Brigade Combat Team int...
- + Goal Setting Resolutions at NMRTC Bremerton—By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer – Healthy of mind, body and soul are at the top of New Year resolutions for Navy Medici...
- + Unwavering Determination—Staff Sergeant Cherise Herrera, a New York native, knew she wanted to be a Drill Instructor. Her path to becoming a Drill Instructor wasn't easy but s...
- + 911th Fitness Center recognized as top program for two consecutive years—For the second year in a row, the 911th Fitness Center was honored as the Air Force Reserve Command’s Fitness & Sports Program of the Year, receiv...
- + USAF partners with the RAAF, increases Bomber capabilities in Indo-Pacific—Team Barksdale partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force to enhance long-range precision strike capabilities at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisian...
- + Kick Start New Year Fitness Goals with the Exchange’s BE FIT Gear, Resources—DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can jump straight into their new year health and fitness goals with BE FIT 360 gear, resources...
- + Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset—On Dec. 17, 2024 the last T-1A Jayhawk in the 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) made its final departure from Team XL. [Author: Staff Sgt. Nicholas ...
- + “Bulldog” Warrant Officer Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five—Surrounded by friends, family, and fellow Soldiers, Amanda Lindsay of Springfield was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 during a ceremony at the Ill...
- + Impact of the enlightenment on the American Revolution—As with most major events in history, the start of the American Revolution can be traced back years before the shooting conflict began. In addition to...
- + Family lineage redefined with father and son DA Civilians—ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – Nearly one-third of military recruits have a close family relative who is in the military or is a veteran. But serving the...
- + NAVSUP FLCSD Delivers Critical Support for Antarctic Mission—For the third consecutive year, the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) Port Hueneme Packing Section, based at Naval Base Ventura County (...
- + Sanchez assumes command of the 434th Aerial Port Squadron—The 49th Aerial Port Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, welcomed a new commander on December 8, 2024. Maj. Yennishan N. P. Sanchez assumed...
- + Norovirus cases are on the rise—LANDSTUHL, Germany - Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States and Europe this winte...
- + Fort McCoy 2024 year in review: First half of year brought new construction, historical feats (April-June)—When 2024 began, there was already a wide variety of training, new construction, and more going on. The installation had new construction projects fin...
- + Fort McCoy 2024 year in review: First half of year brought new construction, historical feats (January-March)—When 2024 began, there was already a wide variety of training, new construction, and more going on. The installation had new construction projects fin...
- + Naval Engineer Builds Success through Creative Expression—WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – From meticulously assembling a nearly six-foot-tall Eiffel Tower to painting inspired by the Botanic Gardens' reflecting pools,...
- + 316th CES keeps America’s Airfield operational during winter storm—Despite 10 to 12 inches of heavy snowfall, the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensured that America’s Airfield remained opened and uninterrupted by clea...
- + ‘Call for Abstracts’ Opens for 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium—Abstracts for the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium are due by Feb. 16, 2025. MHSRS is the Department of Defense’s premier scientific ...
- + Operational C2 Centers Take Center Stage in Space Flag 25-1—The U.S. Space Force's premier space exercise, Space Flag 25-1, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the exercise with the participation...
- + Laulima Navy Spotlight: Sailor Aims to Make Lasting Impact on the Community Through Volunteerism—Lt. Trevaughn Luncheon wants to make a difference. It’s why he regularly volunteers for activities that make a tangible impact on the environment and ...
- + January is National Radon Action Month: Learn to Manage Risk—It’s January 2025, and a new year has begun. It’s a time of new beginnings and new resolutions. How about resolving to test your home for radon? The E...
- + Walter Reed Welcomes First Baby of 2025—Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland welcomed five new babies on January 1, 2025, but only one of them takes the title o...
- + Fort Drum volunteers support winter fun at community skating rink—The ice-skating rink opened Jan. 5 for Mountain Community Home residents to enjoy at Fort Drum, thanks in part to a team of volunteers who will keep i...
- + Superlative Sound: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Shares Culture with Pacific Islands, Continues Proud Tradition—In 2024, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band shared its music with 2.5 million people in nine countries and four Hawaiian Islands. Its 600 engagements include...
- + Supporting fire: Stabilizing firepower in a swamp—The year was 1966, and for several years the Soldiers in Vietnam had been using the same howitzer that their fathers had used in World War II. The M10...
- + Island values, global impact—When Staff Sgt. Alex Diego boards the KC-135 Stratotanker for another mission, he carries more than just the responsibility of an inflight refueler; h...
- + Live in the West Region? Provide Your Payment Information to TriWest Now—Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1? If you pay for your TRICAR...
- + This Month in Fort McCoy History — January 2025—Fort McCoy, Wis., was established in 1909. Here is a look back at some installation history from December 2024 and back. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Pa. National Guard Soldiers depart for year-long deployment—FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 20 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers from the 528th Finance Company, 213th Regional Support Command were honor...
- + Contracting Training Exercise Prepares Army, Air Force, and RCO-HI for Pacific Pathways Rotations—The 921st Contracting Battalion and DA civilians from RCO-HI recently conducted a joint Contracting Training Exercise (CTX) with Air Force contracting...
- + Esports Gaming Trailer Tours New Orleans Area High Schools—NEW ORLEANS—The U.S. Army Esports Gaming Trailer visits local high schools to engage student-gamers about leveraging their gaming skills to build prof...
- + Contracting Training Exercise Prepares Army, Air Force, and RCO-HI for Pacific Pathways Rotations—The 921st Contracting Battalion and DA civilians from RCO-HI recently conducted a joint Contracting Training Exercise (CTX) with Air Force contracting...
- + USARIEM is Updating Guidance on Cold-Weather Injuries—As geopolitical competition in the Arctic region continues to accelerate, senior leaders need to be confident that the Warfighters under their command...
- + NAVFAC Southeast Awards $23.3M Demolition Contract for NAS Pensacola—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $23.3 million firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build construction contract on De...
- + New York Army Guard engineers heading for Horn of Africa—BUFFALO, New York—One hundred and forty-five New York Army National Guard Soldiers heading to the Horn of Africa, were sent off with a formal ceremony...
- + Soldier pleads guilty, sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of a child—A military judge sentenced a soldier to three years confinement for the sexual abuse of a minor. Army Pvt. Alex Moon, 28, pleaded guilty during his...
- + U.S. Coast Guard begins Ice Breaking operations—SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes commences Operation Taconite to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commerc...
- + The Marines Have Landed… at TEAD—USMC Ammunition Specialists tour TEAD operations and capabilities [Author: Wade Mathews]
- + Leading with Experience: AE1 Lamoreau’s Impact at Navy SERE School—Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Lamoreau exemplifies the Navy’s "Street to Fleet" philosophy, showcasing the transformative impact of Naval Educ...
- + When the weak become strong—Louisiana National Guardsman, Twenty-seven-year-old Staff Sgt. Houston Taylor shares his recovery after a stroke at the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier...
- + Purple Heart recipient says pay attention to that Army Training!—Read this for anyone who thinks safety training in the Army is a waste of time! Sgt. Aneska Holness will never look at safety training the same way ag...
- + National Guard and Army Reserve: Vital to SETAF-AF’s success in Africa—Over the past year, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers have been key to advancing the mission of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa ...
- + VP-26 Hosts U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell, Showcases P-8A Poseidon Capabilities—NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy – The “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Italy Jack Markell and Consul General Tra...
- + 725th Air Mobility Squadron Ensures Global Reach Through Strategic Airlift Support—The 725th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), stationed at Naval Station Rota in Spain, plays a pivotal role in the U.S. Air Force’s global operations. As pa...
- + 944th FW Joins Forces for Life-Saving Mission Following Hawaii Fireworks Explosion—In the predawn hours of New Year’s Eve, a deadly fireworks explosion in Hawaii sent shockwaves across the islands. Three people tragically lost their ...
- + 944th FW Joins Forces for Life-Saving Mission After Hawaii Fireworks Explosion—In the predawn hours of New Year’s Eve, a deadly fireworks explosion in Hawaii sent shockwaves across the islands. By the end of the day, the lives of...
- + W.Va. Guard Prepares Response to Winter Storm Blair—West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties and directed the West Virginia National Guard t...
- + Wolf Pack employs Foundations courses for lasting leadership success—To successfully implement the new courses, Wolf Pack organizers studied the curriculum, recruited volunteer facilitators, and aligned efforts with oth...
- + President to honor seven Soldiers with nation’s top valor award—Three U.S. Soldiers overcame the odds to rescue their comrades against enemy fire and another four fought valiantly against enemy forces. President...
- + WHITE HOUSE HONORS LONGTIME SUPPORTER OF FEDERAL BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING, FRANCES M. VISCO—Frances M. Visco, Esq., longtime breast cancer leader and CDMRP panel member, awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal
- + Air Force advances efficiency with Green Belt Training—In order to enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency, the U.S. Air Force continues to invest in Continuous Process Improvement initiat...
- + NY Air Guard members receive Space Force Association award—ORLANDO, Fla. — Two New York National Guard Airmen who work in space operations have been recognized as enlisted service members of the year for 2024 ...
- + 222nd Members Recognized at Spacepower Conference 2024—ORLANDO, Fla. — Two New York National Guard Airmen who work in space operations have been recognized as enlisted service members of the year for 2024 ...
- + CIWT staffer elected to Council on Occupational Education Hall of Fame—PENSACOLA, Fla. – A longtime Center for Information Warfare Training instructional management program manager and systems specialist has landed in the...
- + Cold Spray Team In-house Repair goes Shipboard—The Inside Machine Shop’s Cold Spray team at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard recently made repairs to a defective component found during maintenance and ove...
- + Newly appointed SALOs reflect on critical role—The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command welcomed five Security Assistance Liaison Officers over the last several months, including the first SALO fr...
- + First baby of 2025 New Year born at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms—Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms rang in the New Year with a joyous milestone as Staff Sgt. Tyson Goolsby and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their son, Eli...
- + Special Agent Alajajian Earns Bronze Star in Philippines (9 JAN 1945)—On Jan. 9, 1945, Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) Special Agent Jerry Alajajian landed on Luzon, Philippines, and immediately began establishing commu...
- + COMSUBLANT Announces 2024 Battle “E” Winners—Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the COMSUBLANT winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency (“E”) Competit...
- + Sixth Air Force CIC Detachment Established in Panama (9 JAN 1944)—On Jan. 9, 1944, a Counter Intelligence Corps detachment was established for the Sixth Air Force in the Panama Canal Department of the Caribbean Defen...
- + Portland native joins Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Ivezic, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Portland, Oregon, will join the Joint Task ...
- + Corps of Engineers awards $18.7 million contract for the Fargo-Moorhead diversion project—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $18.7 million contract to HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC of Harvey, North Dakota, Jan. 2...
- + PRESS RELEASE: 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command Deploys to assume 1st TSC Operational Command Post Mission—FORT KNOX, Ky. – 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command deployed from Fort Liberty, North Carolina as a pre-planned regular rotation of forces in suppo...
- + Newark native joins Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaydn Cespedes Rose, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Newark, Delaware, will join the ...
- + Resilience and service: One Airman’s impact at the heart of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ladyciara Eime felt from an early age that she had a higher calling. [Author: Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins]
- + Black Hawk crew supports November 2024 training efforts at Fort McCoy—In November 2024, aircrews with the Wisconsin National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment operated a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort M...
- + DLA Energy PACE Program Participant steps up: Aids force during staff storage—When the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Americas North found itself in a critical staffing shortage, DLA Energy and Pathways to Career Excellen...
- + Planning a More Effective Army by Halvor T. Darracott and COL M.H. Rosen—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 5 (September–Octo...
- + Former Nebraska National Guard Soldier donates Olympic Gold Medal winning rifle to Nebraska National Guard Museum—SEWARD, Neb. – Like an aged warrior, Gary Anderson’s famed rifle is showing its age; the rifle stock, barrel and accompanying sights still bear the sc...
- + From Cleveland to Yellowstone National Park to the U.S. Air Force—Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, I often felt like the world was too big and too difficult to navigate. There were days when I felt like I was suffocati...
- + Arnold AFB J-6 team completes 150th run in test facility—The J-6 Rocket Motor Test Cell team at Arnold Air Force Base recently celebrated a significant milestone in the history of the facility. The 150th te...
- + Dallas native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas McDermott, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Dallas, Texas, will join with ...
- + Dr. Frank Butler Receives Presidential Citizens Medal for Groundbreaking Contributions to Trauma Care—Uniformed Services University Professor of Surgery Awarded One of the Nation's Highest Civilian Honors [Author: Sharon Holland]
- + BAMC welcomes first baby of 2025—Brooke Army Medical Center rang in the New Year by welcoming the hospital’s first baby of 2025. The 8-pound, 4-ounce, 21-inch-long baby girl was born ...
- + Sailor Leads CLDJ Residents to Self-Improvement with Quality of Life Program—Operations Specialist 2nd Class Markenous Matthews, assistant lead petty officer (ALPO) of the port operations department on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti ...
- + Root out alcohol related incidents—Sailors from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and local police gathered at Yokosuka-chuo and pass out daikon in solidarity for the eradicat...
- + Command, family, and resilience: Mrs. Jost’s legacy—U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) and 5th Air Force (5AF) commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost and his spouse, Kelly Jost, recently visited Misawa Air Base, reconne...
- + Fort McCoy holds 2024 Meet and Greet event for deer hunters at installation—People planning to deer hunt in the 2024 gun-deer season at Fort McCoy, Wis., attend a special Meet and Greet event Nov. 22, 2024, at Whitetail Ridge ...
- + Tulsa District awards construction contract for Tinker AFB project—Tulsa District awarded a contract for pavement as part of the KC46 A maintenance complex at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Dec. 23. [Author: Brannen Parrish]
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 10—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 16...
- + EXWC Environmental Restoration Employee of the Year: Amy Hawkins—NAVFAC EXWC Biologist Amy Hawkins, in the Shore Department, has been honored as the NAVFAC EXWC Environmental Restoration Employee of the Year for Fis...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 9—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 26...
- + Legacy of service: Air Force father aids in Guardian son’s promotion—Master Sgt. Vigil is the 4th generation of men in his family gifted with the same name. With pride and honor, he continued that tradition with his own...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 8—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 23...
- + Contractor continues to prepare site for $55.75 million Collective Training Officers Quarters Project at Fort McCoy as January 2025 begins—Work continues as 2025 begins by the contractor to prepare a large swath of the 1600 block on Fort McCoy’s cantonment area to construct the fiscal yea...
- + THEN DISQUALIFIED FROM ENLISTING, NOW ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S TOP RECRUITER—Tattooed Overweight Metal Band Rocker Transformed into a Soldier, Finds Love Behind a Mask When Francisco Orozco first approached an Army National Gu...
- + NHCP welcomes first baby of 2025—Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton welcomed the first baby of 2025 in the Labor and Delivery Department on Jan. 1, 2025. [Author: Curtis Hill]
- + Jermaine Arzu Knows Strength in Numbers—Leadership takes many forms, but for Tech. Sgt. Jermaine Arzu, it starts with one principle: no one succeeds alone. Influenced by his childhood surrou...
- + Oklahoma City native joins Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in their support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sara Wilson, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, will join th...
- + Mansfield native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in their support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter McKinney, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, is a member of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, will join the Joint Task ...
- + Mt. Wolf native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in their support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adolfo Salinas Godinez, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania, will joi...
- + U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Transforms Mental Health Crisis Care—Since starting operations in March 2024 and being officially designated as a clinic on Dec. 10, 2024, the Military Health System's first Crisis Stabil...
- + Oklahoma City native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Pledger, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, will join t...
- + Photo Story: Barracks construction sunset at Fort McCoy—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown at sunset ...
- + Lawton native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Khalil Reed, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard as a ceremonial guardsman and a native of Lawton, Okl...
- + Dillon native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Angela Graham, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard as a ceremonial guardsman and a native of Dillon,...
- + Eldersburg native joins Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Walsh, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard as a ceremonial guardsman and a native of Eldersburg, Mary...
- + Crown Point native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Ruth Green, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Crown Point, Indiana, will join the J...
- + Mount Vernon native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Oliver Childers, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio, will join the...
- + Naval Base Ventura County 2024 Year in Review—VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (NNS) – Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) year in review highlights some of the game changers, historic events, and significant ...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 7—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 16...
- + Navy Region Hawaii N-Focus: Spotlight on Religious Ministry Department (N00R)—The Religious Ministry Department (RMD) facilitates and fosters the spiritual readiness and resiliency of service members, their family members, and r...
- + Frederick native joins with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Air Force Airman Terrance Patrick, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Frederick, Maryland, will join the Joint T...
- + Fort Campbell's Winter Safety Campaign Prepares Soldiers and Families for Cold Weather Hazards—Winter at Fort Campbell brings a range of safety challenges, from icy roads and freezing temperatures to low visibility. According to the Directorate ...
- + 102nd Intelligence Wing conducts natural disaster exercise—102nd Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Managers conducted a natural disaster response exercise with 102nd Intelligence Wing members on Otis Air Natio...
- + Course prepares Va., N.C. National Guard Soldiers for funeral honors duty—Two Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers and two North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers trained on the basics of military funeral honors during ...
- + Innovation for the future: Louisville District engineering design section embraces collaboration and new technologies—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center are collaborating to innovate the earl...
- + Navigating change: U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General discusses transformative leadership—For Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, transformative leadership is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptabi...
- + One Team, One Fight: Marine Advisor Leads Seabee Training—For Marine Gunnery Sgt. Saul Tellez, the Marine advisor for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) ONE, readiness isn’t just about being prepared....
- + From Fort Cavazos to Pasadena: 1CD HCD Rides in Rose Parade—U.S. Army Troopers assigned to the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, participated in the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, fr...
- + Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomes first baby of 2025 in Onslow County—Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomed the first baby of 2025 for Onslow County, North Carolina. [Author: Riley Eversull]
- + Space Launch Delta 45 breaks records, remains busiest spaceport in the world in 2024—Space Launch Delta 45 continued to “set the pace for space” as the world’s busiest spaceport in 2024. The SLD 45 team, composed of military and civili...
- + Decoding Scams: How emotional manipulation makes you a target—When it comes to red flags for unexpected messages, pay attention to the way that someone is unsettling you. [Author: Paul Lara]
- + Comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Training Enhances Fort Belvoir Security—Fort Belvoir conducted an exercise that involved training across various military units, to maintain a secure environment for service members on Fort ...
- + Office of Special Trial Counsel Established at Fort Belvoir: ‘Biggest Change to Military Justice since 1950’—The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel substantively changed military justice by removing all serious crime accusations from the chain of comma...
- + 913th OSS Advances Joint Communication and Airdrop Logistics Support—The 913th Operations Support Squadron led an exercise designed to enhance the Air Force's ability to support Navy and Marine Corps operations on Augus...
- + Inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals: Louisville District supports inaugural year of University of Kentucky’s Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp—This summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, supported the University of Kentucky’s Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK) b...
- + Inspire to Aspire: Louisville District hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted more than 90 children, ages six to sixteen, for Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the Distric...
- + Civil Air Patrol Cadets Receive Intensive Training from 452nd Security Forces Squadron—MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — In an unprecedented training event, approximately 65 cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) experienced a rigorous, c...
- + Love Takes Flight—MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — Love knows no boundaries, not even within the structured confines of the Air Force. Such is the tale of Captains Naom...
- + Fire Prevention Week Training at March ARB Prepares Airmen for Emergencies—Fire Prevention Week Training at March ARB Prepares Airmen for Emergencies MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — On Saturday, October 5, the 701st Combat O...
- + NSWCs PCD and PHD use technical director rotation to build a learning organization—Separated by more than 2,250 miles, Naval Surface Warfare Centers (NSWC) Technical Directors Dr. Peter Adair, SES, NSWC Panama City Division (PCD), an...
- + NSWC Panama City, BYU develop and test algorithms for dynamic multi-UUV bathymetry localization—Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and Brigham Young University (BYU) are collaborating in the Naval Engineering Education C...
- + Ohio Air National Guard recruiter first to achieve 700 accessions—Master Sgt. Todd Parkison, production superintendent with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, recently completed his 700th accession into the Ohio Air Natio...
- + NSWC PCD engineer reaches 50-year legacy and counting—Tim McTrusty, NSWC PCD engineer, is as resilient as they come. He has served this country as a Navy SEAL, deployed to various locations around the wor...
- + The power of friendship, education and the NSWC PCD mission—When pursuing your educational and professional goals, you'll never know where life takes you. Fortunately for NSWC Panama City Division, these three ...
- + Employee Spotlight: DLA Land and Maritime Employee Assistance Program’s Deborah Mauri—Get to know Deborah Mauri, who recently joined Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime as the organization's Employee Assistance Program Specialist...
- + 25 years ago, Y2K scare gave Nevada Guard its initial invite to America’s Party—To quell at least some of the uncertainty surrounding the change in centuries in 1999, Nev. Gov. Kenny Guinn and the State Division of Emergency Manag...
- + Butterfly counts underway at DSCC prairie—On a rainy, windswept early summer day, about half a dozen volunteers descended on the three-acre prairie habitat on the north side of Defense Supply ...
- + Three DLA Land and Maritime associates earn top Lean Six Sigma certifications—Three Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates have risen to the top of the DLA Continuous Process Improvement ladder after receiving Lea...
- + DSCC Fire Department members recognized for their life-saving efforts in local apartment fire—Five Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Columbus Fire and Emergency Services personnel are being credited with saving several lives in a...
- + Navy Reservist Leads Transformational Helicopter Pilot Training Program—U.S. Navy Reserve Commander Spencer Allen, a Fort Worth resident, is transforming naval aviation training. He combines his unique civilian skills and...
- + Wreaths Across America ceremony at Ohio Statehouse honors fallen military heroes—Members of the Ohio National Guard helped support a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2024. Thi...
- + The Day My Dreams Reached the Clouds—I didn’t know much about planes, didn't think about them, certainly never dreamed of aviation - until the events of May 31, 2021, forever changed my l...
- + Accelerating Change: HIANG Airmen Redesign Aircraft Maintenance Stands for F-22—HONOLULU, Hawaii – A small team of maintenance Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard have revolutionized F-22 Raptor maintenance by developing cus...
- + DLA director hosts town hall, discusses future initiatives at former command—Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support welcomed former commander, now DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Forc...
- + March Air Reserve Base Welcomes Two New Prevention Specialists to Strengthen Community Support—MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – The Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) at March Air Reserve Base has welcomed two new professionals dedic...
- + IRT Heads to the U.S. Virgin Islands—St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands-- In the annals of the U.S. military's humanitarian efforts, the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission stands as...
- + Have Mic, Will Travel: Bringing Commander's Call to the Groups—MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — In a refreshing departure from tradition, Col. Bryan Bailey, Commander of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, and Chief Mast...
- + Santa Keeps the Magic Alive at Team March—The holiday season is here, and Team March is once again bringing the magic of holiday season to life. For the fourth consecutive year, March Air Rese...
- + Subs, fighter jets and a video camera: a public affairs journey—This commentary highlights the journey of a public affairs specialist who has served in the military as well as on the federal civilian side of this c...
- + Troop Support’s inaugural leadership development series focuses on supply chain collaboration—The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s inaugural Expeditionary Learning event took place on Sept. 4. [Author: Alison Welski]
- + Defense Logistics Agency flu program protects DOD beneficiaries worldwide, meets Defense Health Agency needs—The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s medical supply chain flu team and DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, successfully complet...
- + Defense Logistics Agency provides lower pharmaceutical pricing to DOD customers, realizes over $264 million in cost avoidance for fiscal year 2023—The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain realized $264 million in cost avoidance for fiscal year 2023 by negotiating contract...
- + Tinker AFB Library: books and video games and 3D printing and movies, Oh My!—The Tinker Library has a wealth of knowledge, imagination and fun to offer. Whether you’re looking to read, watch or listen, the Tinker Library has ev...
- + Tulsa District Hub crew brings expertise and savings to key infrastructure projects—TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has found a unique and cost-effective solution for managing critical maintenance and co...
- + American College of Physicians Honors USU Faculty—Two Uniformed Services University faculty members, Dr. Paige Waterman and Dr. Naomi Aronson, were bestowed the prestigious Master designation of the A...
- + Fort Buchanan succeeds while facing a real-world power outage and a large fire during New Year’s Eve—In what represents a clear testament to the high level of readiness of the only U.S. Army installation in the Caribbean, personnel assigned to tenant ...
- + AFRRI Hosts Representatives From Italy, Japan—Members of AFRRI recently met with representatives from both Italy and Japan to continue strengthening its international partnerships. [Author: Ian Ne...
- + 3 Minute Thesis Competition Returns to USU—Graduate students at the Uniformed Services University (USU) competed in a 3 Minute Thesis Competition on April 3. [Author: Ian Neligh]
- + Graduating Uniformed Services University Students Seek to Serve: Over 250 Health Professionals Join the Ranks—ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff delivered the commencement speech for the Uniformed Services University's Class of 2024. [Author: Sharon Holland]
- + USU Faculty Member, Alum Earns Coveted Wilderness Medicine Society “Triple Crown” Distinction—Retired Army Lt. Col. Matthew Welder recently became the first person in the world to achieve "Triple Crown" recognition by the Wilderness Medical Soc...
- + USU Army Medical Student Donates Bone Marrow, Offers Hope to Patient—Army 2nd Lt. Jillian Walsh, a medical student at the Uniformed Services University's School of Medicine, recently donated bone marrow through the DoD'...
- + USU Celebrates Military Women's Health Research Initiative—The event highlighted the critical progress made in addressing the unique medical needs of military women and the importance of focused, evidence-base...
- + Operation Fall Retrieve—USCGC BRISTOL BAY completed her portion of Operation Fall Retrieve on December 20th, 2024. [Author: Petty Officer 1st Class CALEB CURRAN]
- + Hospital Corpsman First Class Gabriela Tseh: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Senior Sailor of the Year for 2024—Hospital Corpsman First Class Gabriela Tseh strives to lead by example and show her peers and junior Sailors aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point t...
- + ACC Leadership visits SJAFB—Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, along with their spouses Cindy Wilsbach, and ...
- + ‘A LEADER OF SOLDIERS’ RETIRES AFTER 32 YEARS OF SERVICE—“No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers.” Command Sgt. Maj. Philip Barber, State Command Sergeant...
- + BOYD ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD DURING CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY—In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, of Springfield, relinquished command of the Illinois National Guard to Maj. Gen. Ro...
- + Highway 40 Through Casey Honors Fallen Illinois National Guard Soldier, Hometown Hero—U.S. Highway 40 through Casey, Illinois, is now the “Army Spc. Charles Lamb Memorial Highway” after a ceremony on June 26 at the Casey Veterans of For...
- + DPAA IDENTIFIES REMAINS OF ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER FROM WORLD WAR II—Rosemary Dillon was about five years old when her Uncle Harry, who was serving in the Illinois Army National Guard’s Company B, 192nd Tank Battalion, ...
- + Illinois National Guard Soldier Selected as Soldier Leader of the Cycle during Basic Military Training—One of the Illinois Army National Guard’s newest Soldiers not only completed Basic Military Training (BMT) at 39, but also earned the Soldier Leader o...
- + Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Sailor of the Year for 2024—Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders finds her work aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point meaningful because of the impact she and her team...
- + “Why Serve Around Sailors? ‘I am One” Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Service, Retirement of Mr. Joseph Farland—Sailors and Civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid a fond Fair Winds and Following Seas to a staff member whose combined servic...
- + Out in the cold—Missile Wing personnel continue to execute the mission, even during the significant challenges winter brings. [Author: Glenn Robertson]
- + FORSCOM-led AUSA panel discusses warfighting, readiness, lethality—FORSCOM leaders talk about the future of forces and their capabilities to fight wars, their readiness to do so and their lethality in battle. [Author:...
- + FORSCOM-led AUSA panel discusses warfighting, readiness, lethality—The commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, Gen. Andrew Poppas, took to the stage along with several other guests, during a Contemporary Milit...
- + Myths of the Deep—The U.S. Navy is a melting pot of beliefs and practices that reflect the experiences of Sailors across generations. Superstitions, which have been ado...
- + Taking the Heat—CSSN Nicholas Murphy reflects on the adversity he overcame growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood and his appreciation for the opportunities he's be...
- + 386th munitions flight keeps mission locked and loaded—The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions flight plays a vital role in ensuring mission success by managing, maintaining, and storing mun...
- + 2nd Term Sailors—Many Sailors’ naval careers are diverse, often reporting to new ship platforms with unprecedented challenges and a foreign atmosphere compared to prio...
- + Navy's 249th Birthday—October 13 holds a special place in the history of the United States, marking the birth of one of its most important assets, the U.S. Navy. On this da...
- + Preparing for the Unexpected: An Airman's Mission to Strengthen Readiness—Under the relentless sun, Airmen moved methodically, applying tourniquets, making radio calls, and scanning the ground for unexploded ordnance. Betwee...
- + Innovation, Community Wellness, Refining a Culture of Excellence Define NAVFAC EURAFCENT ESG Offsite—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) Executive Steering Group (ESG) held their annual offsite in ...
- + South Barracks Project at Fort McCoy passes 60 percent completion by end of 2024—Throughout December 2024, the work on the fiscal year 2022-funded Transient Training Troop Barracks Project, also referred to as the South Barracks Pr...
- + National Authors Day with March Authors—On National Authors Day, November 1, we honor the many Air Force members who have achieved remarkable things both within and beyond their military ser...
- + EOD, K-9s and Civilian Partners—In the evolving landscape of law enforcement and public safety, explosive detection working dogs are indispensable in mitigating threats. Traditionall...
- + The 1st Armored Division upholds tradition during annual Torch Week celebrations—Every November, over 18,000 Soldiers across the 1st Armored Division come together to commemorate the Anniversary of Operation Torch, the division's A...
- + Photo Story: Work continues to upgrade Fort McCoy’s power grid to Wye Electrical System, Part 2—Contractors work on power lines Dec. 23, 2024, on the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Aussies Aboard: Three Australian Soldiers Deploy with the 15th MEU—Three soldiers from the Australian Defense Force recently served in the most unique positions of their careers as key members of the 15th Marine Exped...
- + ‘Just Call Gina’ Dickerson Retires After Nearly Four Decades of Supporting Soldiers and Airmen—Gina Dickerson of Springfield retired on Dec. 12 after supporting the Illinois National Guard's Soldiers and Airmen for more than 37 Years. From 1987...
- + 621st CRW aides in SAR mission, saves one life on cruise ship—When the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center alert phones ring, it is never about good news. On an Ovation of the Seas cruise liner, 800 nautical ...
- + Do Ask, Do Tell: A Pride Story—Pride has many definitions, for example, one definition is actually a designation for a group of lions, but the most well-known definition of pride is...
- + Shoot Your Shot – MCBH Hosts First Quarter Intramural Competition—MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – As the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Pacific (MCMCP) approaches, Marines and local law enforcement gathered at MCBH...
- + Honoring Our Heroes: Iwo Jima veterans visit MCBH—MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – In December 2024, MCBH had the honor of hosting veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima. After the veterans paid respects at the...
- + The Military ID Card: a critical readiness item that Fort Buchanan facilitates—Personnel from the installation's Directorate of Human Resources, Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/Identification (DEERS/ID) section, s...
- + USACE Chief of Engineers visits Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project—CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and 56th chief of engineers, visited the ...
- + Staying behind but far from forgotten, Soldiers partake in HBL activities—A massive annual undertaking, the attention initially focuses on the logistics of safely transporting Soldiers to (and from) their HBL destinations. M...
- + Navy, Army recognize Walter Reed pharmacists—The Navy and Army recently recognized two Walter Reed pharmacists with awards in annual competitions that include nominations from agencies throughout...
- + 307th MDS Fighting Flu on the Bayou—Airmen assigned to the 307th Medical Squadron displayed their readiness skills when a routinely scheduled flu vaccination line turned into a training ...
- + Adapting to Secure the Future—The 83d Network Operations Squadron provides directory services, surveillance, and messaging services at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. As part ...
- + Greentails recognized with Power Award—The Air and Space Forces Association recognized the 321st Missile Squadron with the 2024 Gen. Thomas S. Power Outstanding Missile Crew Award on F.E. W...
- + Kentucky National Guard honors top recruiters and mission makers at ceremony—Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion were honored during the battalion’s Mission Makers ceremony in Lou...
- + Bosslift offers new perspective to civilian employers of Guard Airmen—Dozens of civilian employers spent the day at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 19, 2024, learning about the mission...
- + Partnership Power: ONR, ASNE Talk S&T Innovation, Maritime Dominance at Symposium—The Office of Naval Research and the American Society of Naval Engineers recently held the 2024 Naval Science and Technology (S&T)/Combat Systems/...
- + Remains of Korean War Soldier to be buried in Arab, Alabama—The remains of Army Cpl. Waymon Slaten, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred Jan. 13 at Gilliam Springs Cemetery, Arab, Alabama. [...
- + Holloman Airmen excel in Army Air Assault School—As of Dec. 13, three Airmen from the 49th Wing achieved a milestone of grit and excellence, earning the coveted Air Assault badge after conquering the...
- + The Oregon National Guard Adjutant General's Winter Column 2024—The Command Message from Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard for the Oregon Sentinel Winter Issue 2024
- + NTAG Great Lakes Sailor Named Navy Recruiting Command’s DLCPO of the Year—Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes Sailor, Chief Navy Counselor Kade Henderson visited Washington D.C. for Navy Recruiting Command’s (NR...
- + 33rd FW hosts 19th AF Aircrew Human Performance Summit—The 33rd Fighter Wing hosted the second inaugural Aircrew Human Performance Summit in Fort Walton Beach, FL, April 29 - May 3, 2024. The conference br...
- + 58th FS B-Course students complete capstone in Alaska—Gorillas from the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to conduct off-station training July 17 - Aug....
- + Second annual ARROW held at Camp Guernsey—The Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise kicked off at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 5-23, 2024. Marking the second year of the ...
- + Don't Tell Me I Can't—Straight from the pages of history, a UH-1N Huey lifts off from the pad outside the 37th Helicopter Squadron. The helicopter shakes and sways in the w...
- + Faces of RCOH: Purveyor of Salsa Becomes Leader of Sailors—NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 26, 2024) – For most people, finding your calling may take a lifetime; to include countless hours and numerous uncertainties ...
- + 317th AW Implements Joint Leadership Development Program—DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 317th Airlift Wing introduced their Joint Leadership Development Program over a year ago to ensure all Hazard Airme...
- + Heroes next door: Missouri Airmen respond to medical crisis—Missouri ANG Airmen respond to a medical emergency in their neighborhood, using their military skills to save the life and livelihood of a young man. ...
- + Chemical Corps Soldier wins Top Gun title during NBCRV gunnery exercise on Fort Riley—FORT RILEY, Kansas – A U.S. Army Chemical Corps Soldier earned the title of battalion Top Gun during the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance ...
- + Bathymetric survey conducted on Red River of the North—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center survey crews have navigated through hundreds of river miles and woody debris gat...
- + First graduating USAFA class visits Eglin AFB—The first class of the United States Air Force Academy visited the 33rd Fighter Wing on Jan. 26, 2024. During their visit, the Class of 1959 alumni re...
- + S4S establishes strategic vision after first year of successes—On Dec. 6, 2023, U.S. Space Forces – Space stood up as the Space Force Service Component to U.S. Space Command. The activation of S4S was part of U...
- + Army Journals modernization reaches pinnacle with latest product—It’s been just over a year since the Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George introduced the Harding Project to challenge renewed importance of professional w...
- + Directors of Training Conference identifies focus areas of improvement, modernization for Army learning environment—The Army’s perpetual pursuit of lethality requires constant adaptation to current operating systems and procedures. The revolving door of modernizati...
- + The Army University continues innovation with mass adoption of remote desktop—Distance learning and virtual classrooms have become commonplace across education within the Army thanks to technology improvement and innovation. In ...
- + DeCA drops prices significantly on select meats and produce in the Dec. 30 – Jan. 12 Commissary Sales Flyer—Happy New Year from the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), and as you venture into 2025, allow your commissary to save you a lot of money on your groce...
- + Staff in the Spotlight – Boatswain’s Mate First Class Esteban Reyes-Feliz—Meet Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (BM1) Esteban Reyes-Feliz, a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, the Navy’...
- + Local Civic Groups Open Their Hearts to Navy Recruits for Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor—The spirit of gratitude had a special meaning this Christmas as local civic organizations rallied together to adopt just over 1,000 Navy recruits as p...
- + USAMMA team showcases medical maintenance at DOD-wide symposium—SALT LAKE CITY -- Medical maintainers from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency were among the exhibitors at the 2024 DOD Maintenance Symposium, held...
- + National Guard leaders express gratitude to troops during holiday season—LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – As families across North America gather to celebrate the winter holidays, exchange gifts, and cherish time with loved...
- + NAVSUP FLCJ Reservists integrate training with active component—For the first time, the Navy Reservists in Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville recently shifted from their typical two-da...
- + Emory S. Land Departs Brunei—BRUNEI (Dec. 12, 2024) – The submarine tender Emory S. Land (AS 39) departed from Brunei after a regularly scheduled port call, Dec. 12, 2024. Brunei ...
- + Combined Task Force 154 Concludes Operation Compass Rose IV—MANAMA, Bahrain – The Egyptian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) conducted operation Compass Rose IV onboard Naval S...
- + From El Salvador to the Air Force: Airman’s path to OTS—An Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight was recently selected for Officer Training Sch...
- + Jimmy Carter and a call to action: Reflections on a lifetime of public service—With the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, a commentary on his remarkable life of pubic service and humanitarian work....
- + U.S. Coast Guard assists Republic of Palau in search for 8 missing divers—SANTA RITA, Guam — Eight divers reported missing on Dec. 26, 2024, near Peleliu Corner, a renowned dive site off Peleliu Island in Palau, were found a...
- + TRADEWINDS 24 co-leads conduct media engagements ahead of exercise—TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) exercise co-leads, U.S. Army Col. Chip Karels and Barbados Defence Force Cmdr. Mark Peterson, conducted media engagements, around...
- + Lawyers and exercises: Q&A with a US Army JAG officer—Having directly commissioned into the U.S. Army as a judge advocate general officer in January 2022, Capt. Isaac Serna joined for many reasons but ack...
- + Night Flight Operations: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations Around the Clock—Observing nighttime flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is like watching a meticulously choreographed ...
- + The Gathering of Magic: A Game that Brings Sailors Together Aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)—Magic the Gathering's popularity extends far beyond game shops and conventions, finding a home aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (C...
- + Captain Rudder, Arriving: An Expeditionary Facility Dog Arrives Aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)—Rudder, an Expeditionary Facility Dog (EFD), arrival aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), is one arrival that promises to br...
- + Vinson’s Knockout Holiday Hobby: The Gold Eagle Boxing Club—The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is deployed in the 7th Fleet area of operations – and while some Sailors are boxing up holi...
- + Night Flight Operations—Observing nighttime flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is like watching a meticulously choreographed ...
- + The Gathering of Magic—Magic the Gathering's popularity extends far beyond game shops and conventions, finding a home aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (C...
- + Captain Rudder, Arriving—Rudder, an Expeditionary Facility Dog (EFD), arrival aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), is one arrival that promises to br...
- + Vinson’s Knockout Holiday Hobby—The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is deployed in the 7th Fleet area of operations – and while some Sailors are boxing up holi...
- + A Lottery Worth Living: Carl Vinson Sailor, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kwasi Kusi, Recipient of U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery—Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kwasi Kusi's journey to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is far more remarkable than his tenure. Bor...
- + A Lottery Worth Living—Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kwasi Kusi's journey to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is far more remarkable than his tenure. Bor...
- + Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Arrives at Port Klang, Malaysia—The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group arrived in Malaysia for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 29.
- + 821st CRS Airmen face off against OPFOR in Exercise Hades Sentinel—The duty of a sentinel is to stand guard and keep watch. Much like how shepherds meticulously tend to their flock of sheep to protect them against the...
- + Trio of Brothers Make the Navy a Family Affair—Three brothers from Gresham, Oregon, have all chosen to serve in the US Navy [Author: Daniel Rachal]
- + Celebrating Decade-Long Partnership: 571st MSAS, SFSO lead DoD’s largest urban evasion exercise—While blending in with a populace of more than 808,000 people in San Francisco, 40 personnel, led by U.S. Air Force’s 571st Mobility Support Advisory ...
- + Oregon Air National Guardsman Completes Commander Tour in Antarctica—PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Air National Guard Director of Staff, Col. Christopher Lantagne has finished a six week tour as the commander of the 13th Air ...
- + Texans not immune to "Winter Blues"—Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Winter Blues, and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate-climates are susce...
- + 821st CRS "Hellhounds": Ready for Deployment—Under grey, cloudy and stormy skies, a deluge of rain fell over an already water-saturated Travis Air Force Base, November 21. Meteorologists with ...
- + Wisconsin National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crew holds December 2024 training at Fort McCoy—An aircrew piloted a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for training Dec. 17 for some specific training at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Plan a winter stop at Fort McCoy’s Pine View Recreation Area—Fort McCoy’s Pine View Campground may have mostly closed Dec. 1, 2024, but there’s still plenty to do in the overall Pine View Recreation Area through...
- + Instructors and staff become combat lifesavers—FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Sixteen U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute (RTI) completed a Combat Li...
- + CNO and MCPON Surprise a Sailor with Promotion—National Active Component Enlisted Recruiter of the Year, Damage Controlman 2nd Class Rheann Hietpas, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG)...
- + Fort McCoy snow-removal team gets to work during December 2024 snowfall events—Fort McCoy saw its first significant snow of the winter season Dec. 19-20, followed by a similar snowstorm Dec. 23, keeping the Fort McCoy snow-remova...
- + Keesler hosts 2024 Winter Commandant Conference: Shaping the future of EPME—From Dec. 17-19, 2024, Keesler Air Force Base became the epicenter for a gathering of Air Force leaders as it hosted the Winter Commandant Conference....
- + Army Clinches 27-20 Win During the Rock Island Arsenal Flag Football Game—The Rock Island Arsenal hosted its sixth annual Army vs. Navy flag football game on Friday, Dec. 13, attracting hundreds of spectators eager to suppor...
- + Tripoli Hosts Tours for 2024 Holiday Bowl Teams—Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) hosted the football teams from Syracuse University and Washington State for tours of the ship prior to t...
- + AR-MEDCOM's CSM Hilton: If you feel lonely during the winter holidays, 'just reach out'—The Army Reserve Medical Command's Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Hilton told Joseph Walser, AR-MEDCOM's director of suicide prevention programs, that Sold...
- + Wisconsin Challenge Academy graduates 86 cadets—The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy held a graduation ceremony for 86 cadets from 32 counties December 21 at Necedah High School. [Author: ...
- + The Hardest Holiday: 1 CTCS key spouse portrays resiliency—Slocum is a key spouse for the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. She’s married to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer...
- + Air National Guard members travel the world; post-9/11 deployment era—This story summarizes the extensive deployment history of the post-9/11 era of service members assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air Natio...
- + A Legacy of Dedication and Mentorship—After 41 years of federal service, Beverly Hendricks, a systems accountant with Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, is retiring on Dec. 27, leaving behind ...
- + A Sailor Realizes His Dream of Becoming a United States Naval Officer in the Medical Service Corps (MSC)—Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1) Cameron Arthur Galindo selected for the Medical Service Corps Inservice Procurement Program (MSC-IPP) [Author: Lt....
- + NY Army National Guard teams provide funeral honors for 6,800 families in 2024—LATHAM, New York -- New York National Army National Guard’s Honor Guard expects to provide graveside military honors over 6,800 times before New Year’...
- + Nashville native name Sailor of the Year for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Beaufort—By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach [Author: Lindsay Schreiber]
- + TOPS Holds Graduation Ceremony for Class 24010—The Tri-Service Optician School (TOPS), a directorate of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC), held its graduation c...
- + Twyla Sears' Road to Civil Engineer—From dependent spouse to trailblazing Master Sergeant, Twyla Sears’ Air Force Civil Engineering journey is a testament to her resilience and determina...
- + Dependent Spouse to Leading the Way: Twyla Sears’ Civil Engineer Journey—From dependent spouse to trailblazing Master Sergeant, Twyla Sears’ Air Force Civil Engineering journey is a testament to her resilience and determina...
- + Innovations and honors: Key developments for JMC in 2024—The Joint Munitions Command, which is headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois, provides the joint forces with ready, reliable, and lethal...
- + 406th AEW leads Total-Force team to redistribute mission-essential cargo—Members of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing partnered with members of the Air Force Reserves to prepare more than 100 vehicles and two thousand other ...
- + 405th AFSB Year in Review 2024—In 2024, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade and its mission to operationalize U.S. Army Materiel Command’s capabilities and deliver anticipatory rea...
- + 75 Years of EURAFCENT and NATO: A Legacy of Unity and Strength—Over the years, NATO has grown from 12 to 32 member nations, including three former Soviet states, expanding its reach and capabilities. This growth i...
- + MCIPAC’s Santa Claus: MCIPAC Postal distributes mail through the holidays—CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – U.S. Marines and master labor contractors with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Postal i...
- + Fort Wainwright Aquatics Center opens to community with ribbon-cutting ceremony—The grand opening of the Fort Wainwright Aquatics Center marked a significant step forward in enhancing the quality of life for Soldiers, Families and...
- + DoD participates in Vietnam Defense Expo 2024—The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Dec.19-22, 2024. Spanning over 25,000 ...
- + USAG Japan holds first-ever forum to expand local housing options—CAMP ZAMA, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison Japan held its first-ever conference with Japanese realtors Thursday as part of an effort to increase housing op...
- + Arnn Elementary students become changemakers for school project—SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA, Japan – With a bushy, gray wig and beard covering much of his face, Leo Jones resembled the picture of Leonardo Da Vin...
- + Maxwell AFB nurse makes history with first-ever civilian hospital rotation—A registered nurse from the 42nd Medical Group has become the first nurse from Maxwell to complete the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) ...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 6—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 12...
- + Photo Story: Snowmaking at Fort McCoy's Whitetail Ridge Ski Area—Whitetail Ridge Ski Area is shown Dec. 12, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as snow is being made at the area. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Fort Buchanan JROTC creates Better Citizens during the Holidays—Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets from Antilles High School (AHS) conducted a feed-the-homeless community service mission in San Juan on D...
- + The Mission Never Stops at Fort Buchanan’s DES—Members of the installation Directorate of Emergency Services made a quick pause on their duty day to attend a Christmas Lunch, Dec. 25 at the Fire St...
- + 41st IBCT soldiers celebrate Christmas in Kosovo; joined by Kosovo President, US Ambassador, KFOR Commander—Being deployed during the holiday season is never ideal. Family traditions, in-person gift giving and home-cooked meals are put on hold. Yet, for the ...
- + Photo Essay: December 2024 construction operations of Fort McCoy South Barracks Project, Part 2—The construction area for a new $28.08 million barracks building is shown Dec. 12, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as progress on the facility continues. [...
- + Kosovo Force RC-E soldiers complete Unit Public Affairs Representative training—Over 30 soldiers from four countries joined together for a Unit Public Affairs Representative, also known as UPAR, training course, Monday, December 2...
- + FCoE honors excellence in instruction and curriculum development—The Fires Center of Excellence hosted its annual Instructor and Curriculum Developer of the Year recognition ceremony Dec. 12, 2024, in Kerwin Auditor...
- + Do all things with meaning, impact will follow; Dr. Jack Kem, CGSC Dean of Academics reflects on 49 years of federal service—The Army University’s Chief of Academics and Command and General Staff College’s Dean of Academics, Dr. Jack Kem, retired January 30th, 2024, after 49...
- + DLIELC celebrates 70 years of global security cooperation and partnerships —JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- A welcoming overcast and breezy morning set the stage as 637th Training Group staff and service members gat...
- + The world is not as big as it seems when paths cross through DLIELC—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- A visit to the Lackland shoppette led to a chance meeting for Filipino Army Air Traffic Controller First Li...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 5—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 13...
- + African student makes history at IAAFA—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Lt. Constancia Nzang Abaga of Equatorial Guinea’s National Gendarmerie traveled more than 7,000 miles to th...
- + Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Plat...
- + A Legacy of Service: The Urdzik Family’s Multi-Generational Commitment to the Military—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Urdzik family is a living testament to dedication, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family—bound...
- + From Mexico to military excellence: The journey of Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia’s life took a dramatic turn before ...
- + Photo Story: Fort McCoy continues working with provider to improve its electrical grid during December 2024—Contractors complete electrical work Dec. 10, 2024, on the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + 737th Training Support Squadron DRIVE program: Transforming military transitions with job and housing success—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- For many, the idea of joining the military may evoke a mixture of apprehension and aspiration. It represent...
- + NY National Guard Soldiers step off for Christmas Eve Road March—GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – New York Army National Guard volunteers donned rucks and boots for a four mile road march on a snowy Christmas Eve to show their s...
- + Mother of fallen Defender ‘marches on’ honoring son—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- In the sweltering summer heat, 31 Defenders trekked up the rigorous route for their graduation ruck. Sixty-...
- + How Vehicle Maintenance Airmen keep the ‘birds in the sky’—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Gilded in fog from the Pacific Ocean, Port Hueneme, Calif., houses the 346th Training Squadron where Airmen ...
- + Strengthening Florida’s Front Line: The Role of Guard Recruiters—The Florida Air National Guard plays a vital role in supporting both state and federal missions, ranging from responding to local emergencies to deplo...
- + The Installation Planning Board: a process that shapes Fort Buchanan’s future—Representatives of the installation directorates and tenants met with personnel from the Plans Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO), Dec 10, to cond...
- + Central Region provides new sights and adventures for deployers—Take a glimpse into the recent deployment of DLA Disposition Services operation manager, Will Schlortt as he spent six months in Central Region. [Auth...
- + Fort Buchanan’s Service Members enjoy a Christmas Lunch thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation—Service members, civilians, families, and other community members gathered at the installation community club to enjoy a holiday lunch, courtesy of th...
- + DOD Activates Defense Intelligence School (1 JAN 1963)—On Jan. 1, 1963, the Department of Defense activated the Defense Intelligence School. Under the direction of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the sch...
- + Nick Rowe Rescued in Vietnam (31 DEC 1968)—On Dec. 31, 1968, American prisoner of war James “Nick” Rowe was rescued from his Viet Cong captors in the Mekong Delta. The rescue marked his fourth...
- + Key to continuity: Tim Bailey—The 1st Combat Camera Squadron’s Training Flight director, retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tim Bailey, has been one of the unit’s keys to con...
- + NY National Guard to conduct to provide military funeral honors 8,700 times by end of 2024—LATHAM, New York -- New York National Guard Army and Air Force Honor Guards are expected to provide military funeral honors at more than 8,700 gravesi...
- + $8.65M BOS Contract Option Awarded for NAS Sigonella, Italy—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) awarded an $8,648,940 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/in...
- + New O'Malley Dining Facility grand opening—KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The much anticipated state-of-the-art O’Malley Dining Facility (DFAC) has officially opened its doors. The newly...
- + Reindeer on the radar: 7 SWS continues Santa Tracker tradition—BEALE AIR FORCE BASE — On Christmas Eve, U.S. Space Force Guardians of the 7th Space Warning Squadron (7 SWS) at Beale Air Force Base picked up an unu...
- + A Holiday Homecoming: 387th Quartermaster Company Relocates to Joint Base Los Alamitos—In a seamless operation completed just in time for the holidays, the 387th Quartermaster Company successfully transitioned to Joint Base Los Alamitos,...
- + The Season of Giving Strengthens Sailors Bonds—Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes Sailors are getting in the holiday spirit and spreading cheer. From gift exchanges to decorating, Sai...
- + A Year Worth Celebrating: NTAG Great Lakes 2024 in Review—Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes celebrated the end of 2024 at their “Football Draft Red Carpet” Holiday Party on Dec. 5, in Lake Gene...
- + Army and Navy Transportation Units Conduct Joint Cargo Operations in Northern Germany—WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany – (Dec. 20, 2024) Capt. Todd B. Penrod, Commander, Task Force 63 / Commander, Military Sealift Command Europe & Africa cond...
- + Navy Expeditionary Medicine teams hone skills in realistic operational scenarios to enhance readiness—CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center (NEMWDC) conducted an Integrated Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgi...
- + INDOPACOM Commander Visits NPS, Discusses Strategic Challenges, Technological Innovation—Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), visited the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to hear updates from students, facul...
- + INDOPACOM Commander Visits NPS, Discusses Strategic Challenges, Technological Innovation—Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), visited the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to hear updates from students, facul...
- + USS Montana Arrives to New Homeport of Pearl Harbor—The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Naval Sta...
- + NAVWAR Opens Agile Center of Excellence to Support Modernization Across the Command—Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) has launched the Agile Center of Excellence (ACE), a dynamic hub designed to drive efficiency and i...
- + USNMRTC Sigonella's Contributions to Global Health Engagement—December is Global Health Engagement Month, and we are highlighting the significant contributions our team members at United States Navy Medicine Read...
- + Park ranger recognized for positive impacts to recreation and conservation—NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 23, 2025) – A Center Hill Lake park ranger with a passion for providing outstanding recreational experiences and commitment to ...
- + WRAIR World AIDS Day Event 2024: Accelerating HIV Research Progress Through International Partnerships—The U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) hosted a World AIDS Day event at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research on December 6 featuring a di...
- + WRAIR-Africa signs MOU with Narok County, Kenya, Government to Improve HIV Response—Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Africa (WRAIR-Africa), led by Director-Africa Col. Shannon Lacy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
- + Kentucky National Guard supports Bardstown Christmas Parade, strengthens community bonds —Soldiers from Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery Brigade, supported the 2024 Bardstown Christmas Parade Dec. 5, 2024, by providing ...
- + AMC leadership visits USASAC—U.S. Army Security Assistance Command hosted Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, Army Materiel Command’s deputy commanding general and acting commanding general for...
- + Walter Reed hosts Hanukkah educational program—Walter Reed hosted a Hanukkah educational program for patients, staff, and visitors on Dec. 19 in the lobby of medical center’s America Building. [Aut...
- + Program solves the microcircuit obsolescence puzzle—Military-grade microcircuits that keep many weapon systems humming would be in short supply if it were not for the Generalized Emulation of Microcircu...
- + KFOR German Contingent hosts multinational interoperability training at Camp Bondsteel—The German contingent of KFOR Regional Command-East, also known as RC-E, hosted a two-day training event for Polish and U.S. soldiers at Camp Bondstee...
- + I Corps Makes History with First Combined Warfighter Exercise in Japan—In a historic first, I Corps successfully conducted a U.S. Army Warfighter Exercise (WFX) concurrently with Exercise Yama Sakura 87 in Japan this Dece...
- + Daleville students seeing stars; Scientists use planetarium dome to expand knowledge of space—U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory coordinated for a special science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event at Daleville Middle...
- + Ho ho ho! Checking list twice: Santa Claus coming to Quantico—MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – According to the map, it should be here, exactly on the X, but nothing is near. Then before me, a magical door, and ...
- + The 43rd Chief of Signal: A path marked by travel—In many ways, the 43rd Chief of Signal and Signal School Commandant, Col. Julia M. Donley, isn’t your average leader. [Author: Laura Levering]
- + Marines and Airmen Deliver Holiday Cheer to Alaska’s Arctic Communities—KOTZEBUE, Alaska – U.S. Marines and Airmen conducted the first ever joint Toys for Tots operation, Dec 4 – 18, 2024 in isolated Alaskan communities. [...
- + Jersey Blues home for the holidays after CENTCOM deployment—More than 1,500 Soldiers of the New Jersey Army National Guard returned to their loved ones between Thanksgiving week and December 22, 2024, ending a ...
- + New era commences with arrival of Poland’s F-35s at Ebbing ANGB—The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base earlier today. [Author: ...
- + Attorney embodies selfless service, earns Faggioli Award—Ben Clancy received the Army Materiel Command Vincent J. Faggioli Achievement Award for providing outstanding legal support in October 2024. His self...
- + MSC Reservists Support Operation Deep Freeze 2025 Loadout—Navy reservists from Military Sealift Command Pacific’s Expeditionary Port Unit (EPU) are conducting cargo operations in Port Hueneme, Calif. The te...
- + Aspiring USAG Stuttgart Eagle Scout leads restoration of VII Corps Memorial—Aspiring Eagle Scout Josh Pryor is leading a volunteer effort at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart to restore the VII Corps Memorial at Kelley Barracks, ho...
- + Army Mad Scientist continues in its goal to assess and analyze the operational environment—Next year, the U.S. Army Mad Scientist Initiative will continue in their efforts to explore the operational environment and collaborate and form partn...
- + Capt. Briana Allen: Exemplifying What It Means To Be An Athlete At The AVCA Convention—Capt. Briana Allen, Marine officer instructor at the University of South Carolina and winner of the 2023 Marine Athlete of the Year, is here supportin...
- + Navy Talent Acquisition Group Northern Plains Educates the Educators—Over the past 44 years the veteran population in the U.S. has been steadily decreasing. Dropping from approximately 18% in 1980 to about 6% in 2022. P...
- + Holidays and Heroes Marks a Decade of Giving Back to Military Families—301st Fighter Wing members attended Holidays and Heroes 10th anniversary on Dec. 8, 2024, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. [Author:...
- + Handegard succeeds Yang as 192nd MDG commander—JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, held a promotion ceremony for U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sarah E. Handegar...
- + USAG Stuttgart student's book captures spirit of military childhood—Bradlee Potter, a 16-year-old military child and student at Stuttgart High School in Germany, turned his experiences into a published children’s book,...
- + Partnerships, a Cornerstone In Any Relationship—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works diligently to forge strong relationships with federal and state agencies across all districts to achieve thorou...
- + HRC’s Past Conflicts Repatriation Branch strives to connect Families with fallen—Marge Hop Wong was in the third grade when her brother Staff Sgt. Yuen Hop, who became a waist gunner on a B-17G Flying Fortress, left to fight in Wor...
- + A Bonanza Year for National Recognition—On November 13th the US Army Corps of Engineers held their awards ceremony in Washington D.C. for 2023. It was a bonanza year for the Rock Island Dist...
- + Small Boat Harbors Project Receives Vital Funding for Dredging—In a significant boost for recreational boating and local economies, several small boat harbors along the Mississippi River are set to undergo essenti...
- + 908th Flying Training Wing Quarterly Award Winners: 3rd Quarter 2024—The 908th Flying Training Wing announced its quarterly awards winners for the third quarter of 2024, following a board held Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at M...
- + 908th bolsters EO section with new members—The 908th Flying Training Wing has more than doubled the number of specialists in its Equal Opportunity section on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. ...
- + The Secret Ingredient in Santa's Magic: The 2nd and 8th Space Warning Squadrons—As the snowflakes begin to fall and the holiday season is in full swing, children and families worldwide eagerly await the annual tradition of trackin...
- + 2024 DoD Maintenance Symposium: Advancing the Sustainment Enterprise for Global Competitive Advantage—Held December 10-13, 2024, the DoD Maintenance Symposium brought together over 3,000 maintenance and sustainment professionals from across the service...
- + US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer solves cable breakage issue on x-ray imager—FORT RILEY, Kansas – A U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer developed an innovative solution to a cable breakage issue on a critical x-ray im...
- + Global Reach, Global Impact: AMC’s 2024 Mission in Action—With some level of involvement in nearly every military operation, the Airmen from Air Mobility Command are known for constantly having a global impac...
- + USAG Stuttgart Chaplain Makes History as First Black Priest Promoted to Colonel—Chaplain (Col.) John Ijeoma, currently serving as U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart's deputy command chaplain, was recently promoted to colonel, becoming t...
- + AMLC LAP personnel provide over-the-shoulder training, support—VICENZA, Italy -- When Soldiers in the field need some additional training and support on different medical devices and systems, the Logistics Assista...
- + USASAC attorney earns Faggioli Award—Ben Clancy, an attorney-advisor for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Army Materiel Comm...
- + 19th SDS Guardians Mark Five Years of Space Warfighting Excellence—Guardians at the 19th Space Defense Squadron marked the fifth anniversary of the nation’s newest service branch during a birthday and cake-cutting cel...
- + A hero's legacy: celebrating the 102nd birthday of a three-war veteran—Charles Ferber, a retired U.S. Soldier with service spanning WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, marked his 102nd birthday in 2023 in Germany, where he has resi...
- + NAVFAC EURAFCENT Hosts Cyprus Industry Day Event—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) hosted a Cyprus Industry Day Forum, Dec. 18, 2024, in Nicosi...
- + Forever Etched in History—In a role that bridges time and preserves legacies, Mattea Sanders spent four years with the 31st Fighter Wing immersing herself – and others – in the...
- + USAG Japan helps youth celebrate homecoming tradition overseas—CAMP ZAMA, Japan – The Camp Zama community, including U.S. Army Garrison Japan personnel, helped youth experience a taste of homecoming spirit here Th...
- + The Emerton brothers.—MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan– Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings...
- + Youth display pinwheels to promote prevention of child abuse—SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA, Japan – Dozens of community members joined a pinwheel planting event outside the library here Tuesday to show their su...
- + Camp Zama volunteers prepare Japanese students for exchange trip—ZAMA, Japan – Nearly 20 Camp Zama volunteers recently helped a group of Japanese students get ready for an exchange trip this summer to Zama City’s si...
- + USAG Japan revives motorcycle safety program to train more riders—YOKOHAMA NORTH DOCK, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison Japan recently restarted its motorcycle safety courses here to make it easier for Army personnel to ob...
- + DPW workers ‘keep the lights on’ at Army sites near Hiroshima—KURE PIER 6, Japan – Working behind the scenes at several installations near Hiroshima, the U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s Directorate of Public Works aim...
- + Former Camp Zama resident reconnects with her past during installation tour—CAMP ZAMA, Japan – More than 60 years after being born on Camp Zama, Trudy Floyd returned here Friday for a nostalgic tour. While she doesn’t clear...
- + Kure fire dispatcher shares passion for coffee to bring team closer—AKIZUKI AMMUNITION DEPOT, Japan – For Eishin Marumoto, coffee is more than an essential drink to start the day. It’s his way of showing others he care...
- + Longtime Kure bartender offers friendly setting to homesick Americans—KURE PIER 6, Japan – For U.S. military personnel longing for home while stationed in Japan, the Kure Harbor Club here seeks to feed their craving for ...
- + Camp Zama missions, history on display for ‘Bring Your Kids to Work Day’—Dozens of children belonging to Camp Zama personnel visited here Monday to see the workplaces of their parents and explore the missions and history of...
- + Green Beret Vietnam veteran recalls traveling with Bob Hope's 1966 Christmas show—Retired Army Lt. Col. William Chamberlain was a Special Forces officer assigned to Bob Hope's 1966 USO tour, produced into "The Bob Hope Vietnam Chris...
- + USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Republic of Korea, Attends USFK Change of Command—USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, travels to the Republic of Korea during a trip to t...
- + U.S. Navy Band Unites Through Music at Camp Lemonnier—Aircraft, emergency vehicles and water crafts belonging to various Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ) tenants and allied nations sprinkle CLDJ’s flight line for th...
- + 319th Organizational Culture Council presents Women’s Equality Day Lunch—As of 2021 women comprised 17 percent of the U.S. military as of 2021. With a large number of service members being women, it is important to recogniz...
- + Holiday spirit brightens Grand Forks Air Force Base—Despite extreme Midwestern cold weather, Airmen and families conjured holiday spirit at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, followed by filli...
- + City Center Community Activity Center opens its doors—The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City Center Community Activity Center marks a milestone in Fort Wainwright’s efforts to enhance quality of life fo...
- + Presidio of Monterey's Religious Support Office fosters spiritual resilience—The Religious Support Office at the Presidio of Monterey plays a vital role in supporting the spiritual well-being and resilience of the Monterey mili...
- + Ribbon cutting electrifies Fort Hunter Liggett—Known as the Army’s most remote base, Fort Hunter Liggett threw the switch on energy independence September 17 with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrat...
- + USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Vietnam, Attends Vietnam International Defence Expo—HANOI, Vietnam — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Vietnam for the first time, Dec. 19, to attend the 2024 Vi...
- + Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr. recognized by Guard leadership—ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard leaders gathered at the Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center Dec. 19 to honor its namesake, retired Army Lt. Ge...
- + Best winter holiday atmosphere with Outdoor Recreation—While approaching the holidays, U.S. Army Garrison Italy Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation planned several tours to visit Christmas markets to give th...
- + Arizona Soldier visits old High School.—On Monday, 26 December 2025, First Lieutenant Rojhat Hakari visited his old stomping grounds, Ironwood High School in Glendale Arizona. He met with so...
- + Kentucky Air Guardsman helps recover aircrew lost in combat during Vietnam War—The efforts of a Kentucky Air National Guardsman were instrumental in locating the remains of two U.S. Marines lost in combat over Vietnam a half-cent...
- + Kentucky Air Guardsman helps recover pilots lost in combat during Vietnam War—The efforts of a Kentucky Air National Guardsman were instrumental in locating the remains of two U.S. Marines lost in combat over Vietnam a half-cent...
- + VMGR-153 Supports Toys for Tots and Completes Arctic Training—ANCHORAGE, Alaska - U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing station...
- + Soldier stationed in Korea pleads guilty to sexual assault, sentenced to prison—Army Sgt. Jamaal J. Weems, 31, an Unmanned Aircraft System Operator assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, pleaded guilty to abusive sexual cont...
- + Buckley 460th SFS attends the CAF WEPTAC conference—Earlier this month, the 460th Security Forces Squadron Weapons and Tactics team participated in the Combat Air Forces, International Weapons and Tacti...
- + Buckley Hosts Colorado Rapids—The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club players and crew members visited Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, on July 10, 2024, to gain a deeper understanding ...
- + Special Agent Retired—DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – A long-time government employee retired at the Davis-Monthan community center, Dec. 19, 2024. [Author: Senior Ai...
- + Michelle Ferguson: Granting a better future for Goodfellow—Michelle Ferguson, Tom Green County grants administrator, works tirelessly to secure grant funding used to improve infrastructure at Goodfellow Air Fo...
- + A “Legend” retires with over 10,000 flying hours—Lt. Col. Robert Volpe, an instructor pilot in the 5th Flying Training Squadron, flew more than 10,000 hours during his 35 year career in the U.S. Air ...
- + Photo Story: Scenes from 2024 Fort McCoy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony—Scenes from the 2024 Fort McCoy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony are shown Dec. 5, 2024, at McCoy’s Community Center at Fort McCoy. [Author: Scott Stu...
- + Operation Cookie Drop Brings Holiday Cheer to Airmen—The spirit of the season was alive and well on Dec. 20, as Kirtland Air Force Base hosted its annual Operation Cookie Drop. This beloved tradition bri...
- + Special Tactics hosts IFAM at Hurlburt Field—The 24th Special Operations Wing and the Special Tactics Training Squadron hosted the second iteration of the Initial Familiarization Course Dec. 9-13...
- + NAVSUP FLC San Diego Logistics Support Representative Training Increases Fleet Reserve Warfighter Readiness—Logistics Support Representatives are crucial to the ship's ability to get the supplies, parts, and services needed to ensure readiness. They are the ...
- + Celebrating Christmas a longtime tradition at Fort McCoy—Fort McCoy held its 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 5 at McCoy’s Community Center at the installation with hundreds of post members join...
- + Beyond the badge: First civilian defender graduates ALS—Whitney Motley, 42nd Security Forces Squadron police officer, recently became the first security forces civilian to graduate from Airman Leadership Sc...
- + U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, Economic Formulation Section Chief reflects on 21 years of service—After 21 years of service, David Handwerk has retired as the Chief of the Economic Formulation Section for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). H...
- + 908th conducts first wing-wide combat readiness exercise in nearly five years—The 908th Flying Training Wing held a four-day multi-unit deployment readiness training exercise from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Ba...
- + Citizen Airman renders aid during emergency—An Air Force Reserve medical professional had to use his military medical training while at his civilian job this fall. Senior Airman Angel Merced-...
- + Paterson native named Sailor of the Year serving at Guantanamo Bay—Courtesy story by Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Ramon Castro, a native of Paterson, New...
- + USS Virginia returns from deployment—GROTON, Connecticut – The first-in-class submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), under the command of Cmdr. Mike Hartzell, returned to Naval Submarine Base ...
- + 101st Airborne Division Soldiers Honor Legacy of WWII Veterans in Belgium—One hundred and one Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) descend upon Bastogne, Belgium to honor the veterans of the Battle of the ...
- + Hartland native selected as Junior Officer of the Quarter and Junior Officer of the Year serving at Guantanamo Bay—Courtesy story by Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. Natalie Wen, a native of Hartland, Wisconsin, was recently ...
- + Bureau of Navy Medicine and Surgery at Kansas City Navy Week 11-15 November 2024—KANSAS CITY, Mo. Sailors with the Bureau of Navy Medicine and Surgery joined the Navy Office of Community Outreach and 11 other commands for Navy Week...
- + Reservoir gate: A makeover story—An update on the service gate rehabilitation project of the Pomona Lake reservoir. [Author: Cynthia Clark]
- + 645th ICTC 2024 Military Ball: A Night of Celebration and Camaraderie—On December 7, 2024, the 645th Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC) hosted a momentous event—their Military Ball—at the prestigious Santa Fe Hotel and...
- + NAVFAC MIDLANT Issues $40 Million Multiple-Award Construction Contract for Maintenance, Repair Projects at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) issues North Carolina-based companies: T.E. Davis Construction Co. (Jackson...
- + Why I Serve - Army couple recognizes resiliency of military children, Families—According to the Department of Defense, the average child in a military family will move six to nine times during a school career from kindergarten to...
- + Brooklyn native receives Sailor of the Year award while serving at U.S. NMRTC Guantanamo Bay—Courtesy story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah M. Williams, Navy Office of Community Outreach Millington, Tenn. - Petty Officer 1...
- + Training for the future fight: 42 MDG Airman guides new SFWTIC course to success—U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Tatum, 42nd Medical Group pharmacy flight chief, attended the beta test for the Security Forces Center’s Weapons and...
- + Why I Serve – Family, coupled with sense of pride, motivates Picatinny Marine—“The Few, The Proud,” is more than just a U.S. Marine Corps recruiting campaign slogan for one Marine stationed at U.S. Army Garrison Picatinny Arsena...
- + Get Vaccinated With TRICARE: RSV Immunizations Offer Protection for High-Risk Individuals—Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries wh...
- + 30th Signal Battalion's "Hooligans" claim Victory in Noble Skywave 2024 Competition—The High Frequency Gateway Team, known by their callsign "Hooligans," from the 30th Signal Battalion secured a first-place finish in the Noble Skywave...
- + Air Staff Development Course Team Assists Newly Formed Air Task Forces—In an effort to modernize and enhance operational effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force has shifted its structural strategy, leading to the establishment ...
- + Why I Serve – Picatinny’s Sgt. Adlam – 'Life started for me when I enlisted in the Army'—Sgt. Faegist M. Adlam, a food inspector at Picatinny Arsenal, is rapidly approaching her 10th year of active-duty service, and less than a month remov...
- + FRCSW Achieves Eighth Consecutive Year of Production Excellence—Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has once again demonstrated its ability to surpass expectations, exceeding its targeted production goals by f...
- + Nashville District honors Don Getty as 2024 Distinguished Civilian Employee—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is pleased to announce that Don Getty has been named Distinguished Civilian Employee for 2024. Get...
- + DLA Troop Support plans ahead to ensure holiday meals are ready to go on the big day—Santa has one night to make his deliveries around the world, but the Defense Logistics Agency knows it’s better to plan ahead for this busy season. ...
- + STARCOM activates Space Force's first cyber range squadron—Space Training and Readiness Command officially stood up the Space Force’s first cyber range squadron, the 33rd Range Squadron (RGS), during an activa...
- + Dogface Soldiers Conduct Joint Training Exercise with 436th Airlift Wing—Dogface Soldiers conduct a Deployment Readiness Exercise with Air Force personnel at Hunter Army Airfield, here, Dec. 17, 2024. The training was part ...
- + Holiday Reminder on Federal Holiday Closures at NHB—Compiled by NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs – With Christmas Eve officially declared as a federal holiday, the following adjustments will be in pla...
- + The Heritage Hour: Log 12-24 - NNSY and Honoring Courage and Devotion—This time on Heritage Hour, in honor of the 83rd remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we look back at the commissioning of the first USS Miller ...
- + North Carolina Army National Guard Leader Earns General MacArthur Leadership Award—U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Gibbs, joined his peers in the active duty, reserve, and other National Guards as one of the most outstandin...
- + Why I Serve – PRIDE in putting on the uniform—Today you can serve in the U.S. Army regardless of background, heritage, or sexual orientation. The Armed Forces are comprised of a melting pot of dif...
- + Exploring the Evolution of Leadership Through Theories Spanning History—In the September edition of Service to the Fleet, we explored the course Evolution of Leadership Part One – which touched on the evolution of paradigm...
- + Showcasing NNSY History: The Heritage Room—Located on the first floor of Building 1500 adjacent to the Command Briefing Room auditorium is a small room filled with display cases and wall displa...
- + VTANG Airman Represents Vermont at White House for Joining Forces—Vermont Air Guard Airman Represents Vermont at the White House for at the annual Joining Forces event. [Author: Dan DiPietro]
- + Air National Guard Defender Completes Jungle Agile Employment Course—Air National Guard member, Master Sgt. Ian Nickila completed the U.S. Air Force's Jungle Agile Employment Course (JACE) at Anderson Air Force Base, Gu...
- + Nebraska National Guard sniper team wins national championship at Winston P Wilson Matches—LINCOLN, Neb. – A two-person Nebraska Army National Guard sniper team shot their way to a national title, Dec. 13, when they placed first at the 54th ...
- + Quick QA action avoids potential catastrophe—A DCMA quality assurance specialist identified a range practice that could have resulted in major injury or death. [Author: Jason Kaneshiro]
- + Why I Serve - Picatinny spouse, former Miss USA pageant competitor, recognized for role in Month of the Military Child celebration—Military spouses serve alongside their service member — enduring long training days, deployments, frequent moves, and the uncertainties of military li...
- + Fort Meade Progresses on State-of-the-Art Barracks to Enhance Service Members’ Quality of Life—Construction of the new Freedom Center barracks, a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army and the National Security Agency (NSA), is underway, bri...
- + Fort Huachuca Soldiers inspire and educate at Bella Vista Elementary’s 3rd Annual Partnership in Education event—Soldiers from the 305th Military Intelligence Battalion visited Bella Vista Elementary for the 3rd annual Partnership in Education event Nov. 3.
- + Brown takes command of Robins C2 test detachment—Lt. Col. Gregory Brown took command of the 505th Test and Training Group, Detachment 2, during a change of command ceremony, Robins Air Force Base, Ge...
- + KFOR honors community members, donates gifts to St. Joseph Catholic Church—Laughter and excitement could be heard throughout the St. Joseph Catholic Church congregation in the village of Stublla e Epërme, Viti, Kosovo, Dec. 5...
- + Why I Serve – Picatinny employee, National Guardsman proud to be a member of “America’s Team”—This month, the National Guard will celebrate its 388th birthday. It was on Dec. 13, 1636, that marked the beginning of an organized militia and the b...
- + LEAD supports Fort Indiantown Gap restoration project—Letterkenny Army Depot recently made history with a new type of workload added to its always-evolving capability list. [Author: Todd Wivell]
- + Sharing holiday traditions, 1st Cavalry Division visits local Polish school in Wysoka—WYSOKA, Poland – There are several towns in Poland with the name Wysoka, which roughly translates to high or noble, but in a small village 50 minutes ...
- + Port Arthur, Texas, Native Concludes 37 Years of Naval Service—A native of Port Arthur, Texas, and 1987 graduate of Lincoln High School retired from the U.S. Navy after 37 years of faithful service during a ceremo...
- + LEAD supports Wounded Warrior and Hunt of a Lifetime—On Dec. 5 and 6, Letterkenny Army Depot employees and community members volunteered and participated in the annual Wounded Warrior and Hunt of a Lifet...
- + Liberty Wing Airmen return from deployment—RAF LAKENHEATH, England -- The 492nd Fighter Squadron and 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron recently redeployed with several F-15E Strike Eagle aircra...
- + 100 Jumps and Still Standing: Master Sgt Jorge Cortes—Master Sgt. Jorge Cortes hit a high point—literally—in his military career on Dec. 17, 2024, when he jumped out of a plane for the 100th time. Not man...
- + 100 Jumps and Still Standing: SFC Jorge Cortes Defies Gravity—Master Sgt. Jorge Cortes hit a high point—literally—in his military career on Dec. 17, 2024, when he jumped out of a plane for the 100th time. Not man...
- + 100 Jumps: Meet the Paratrooper Leaving a Legacy in the 173rd Airborne Brigade—The 173rd Airborne Brigade honors Maj. Harold Castaneda for achieving a milestone that sets him apart in the airborne community. Castaneda, who has de...
- + 501st Combat Support Wing powers BTF 25-1 mission success—Over the past month the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortr...
- + Gen. Brunson Assumes Command of UNC/CFC/USFK—USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea — General Xavier T. Brunson assumes command of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea in a...
- + Talent Aries 25.1—CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA- In between the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea lies a small island formed from uplifted coral rock with dense forests and ...
- + OCD 24 concludes 73 years of bringing aid to Pacific islands—Operation Christmas Drop 2024 concluded Dec. 14, marking 73 years of delivering aid to some of the most isolated communities in the world. Over two we...
- + Kentucky Air Guard helps alleviate arctic housing shortage with airlift mission to North Slope—Thirty-six Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard conducted Operation Arctic Haven in Alaska Aug. 30 to Sept. 6, 2024, airlifting 39 tons of resi...
- + BOSS Drives Car Care Skills at Torii Station—Torii Station, Japan -- U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program hosted a car care event at the Torii Auto Skills...
- + 11th Marines activates Corps' first Fire Support Battalion—The Marines of 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, activated the Marine Corps’ first Fire Support Battalion during a ceremony at Marine Corps B...
- + Ready to execute anytime, anywhere—The 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons had to pause that exercise when a real-world medical evacuation request came through – testing the very adaptabilit...
- + PACAF command chief visits Kadena—KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, toured Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 17, 2024...
- + U.S. Space Force Indo-Pacific Celebrates Its Service’s 5th Anniversary—The U.S. Space Force Indo-Pacific command proudly celebrated the Space Force’s fifth anniversary milestone with a ceremony featuring Guardians alongsi...
- + Sobering Up: How my Wingman saved me—“I better get up and take some Tylenol or something before this headache kicks in,” I said. “Let me take care of myself before I have to answer for wh...
- + From sleigh to Humvee: Operation Santa Claus 2024 wraps up in Yakutat—Approximately 50 Alaska National Guard service members, volunteers from the Salvation Army, AKNG Child and Youth Program and others visited the southe...
- + 13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss—The 13th Combat Air Base Squadron, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, conducted their first Air Task Force training exercise at Fort Bliss, Tex...
- + PACAF Band Brings Holiday Cheer to Musashimurayama—The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performed their annual holiday with a concert at Sakura Hall in Musashimurayama, Japan, on Dec. 15. [Author: St...
- + USAF Test Pilot School Graduates First Integrated Flight-Space Test Course—The USAF Test Pilot School achieved another historic milestone, December 7, 2024, graduating the first year-long, fully integrated flight and space te...
- + Big Red One Chaplains build readiness at Fort Riley—The 1st Infantry Division Unit Ministry Team is working hard to improve their skills to support Soldiers on and off the battlefield. On December 5,...
- + USS Spruance Returns Home after Five-Month Deployment to 5th and 7th Fleet—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), returned t...
- + Breaking the pattern: Systemwide improvements aim to prepare Sacramento for future storm events—Today, more than half a million people live in Sacramento. While the promise of finding gold has dried up, the flood risk is as real as ever. That's w...
- + Peake retires after 36 years of service—Chief Master Sgt. Alan M. Peake, maintenance production superintendent for the 123rd Maintenance Squadron, retired from military service during a cere...
- + MacDill Miles for Life and CLEAR Challenge—MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 6th Air Refueling Wing Integrated Resilience Office (IRO) hosted a Miles for Life and Courage Leadership Education...
- + 48th Fighter Wing, allies conduct arms control, verification exercise—RAF Lakenheath, England – Military members of the Italian and Danish arms control and verification agencies, along with representatives from the U.S. ...
- + Are you prepared for old man winter?—The best way to have a safe and tragedy-free winter season is to be proactive and incorporate risk management in every step you take. Some of the majo...
- + The Joint Logistics Review Board: A Study of Worldwide Logistics Support of Combat Forces in the Vietnam Era, an ALOG Staff Feature, Thomas A. Johnson , Editor—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 4 (July–August 19...
- + Army Surgeon General focuses on transformative integration during MEDLOG visit—FORT DETRICK, Md. – The 46th U.S. Army Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, met with key medical logistics leaders Dec. 16 at Fort Detrick to ...
- + Elevating our future leaders: BTZ Prep Course—Dover Base Honor Guard instructors held a two-day Below-The-Zone Prep Course November 14-15, 2024, designed for Airmen to sharpen their skills and pre...
- + 195th Wing members on Top Team at joint cyber exercise AMBER MIST 24’—Six members of the 195th Wing representing four subordinate units participated and were a part of the California National Guard group named Top Team i...
- + AOC Taps NIWDC as Navy Outstanding Shore Command!—National Harbor, Md. – On August 13th, 2024, the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center (NIWDC), was recognized as the Shore Command of the ...
- + Operation Patriot Press: Soldiers participate in first engineering component at PBA—U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 415th Engineer Facility Detachment from Knoxville, Tenn., visited Pine Bluff Arsenal for two weeks in April 2024 i...
- + When disaster strikes, 911th AW and VA Pittsburgh are ready to respond—On November 20, 2024, the 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station partnered with the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Syste...
- + Fort Buchanan honors Spec. Vega on Wreaths Across America Day—Col. John D. Samples, Fort Buchanan commanding officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Kimberly D. Bergman- Gándara, the installation Sergeant Major, and Staff Sgt...
- + Fort Gregg-Adams soldiers head home for the holidays—U.S. Army Soldiers in basic training and Advanced Individual Training across the country are heading home for a well-deserved break during Holiday Blo...
- + NAVSEA's Force Improvement Office Visits SUPSHIPNN—Newport News, Va. – Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, Newport News (SUPSHIPNN) had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Sabrina Lemire, Dir...
- + Direct Delivery—Europe by MG William N. Redling—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 4 (July–August 19...
- + Military Sealift Command Mariner First to Promote to Third Mate Under Pilot Training Program—Military Sealift Command Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) Carlos Santillan recently became the first mariner to be promoted to third mate after completi...
- + Notes from USAG Benelux - Brussels Town Hall, Dec. 17, 2024—Jeffrey Gliedman, interim deputy garrison manager for Brussels, Belgium, along with Yvette Castro, deputy to the garrison commander for U.S. Army Garr...
- + Task Force 53 Holds Change of Command Ceremony—Manama, Bahrain -- U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force (TF) 53 welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Naval Suppor...
- + USACE Nashville District celebrates 2024 Supervisor Training Program graduates—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District celebrated the graduation of 16 employees from the annual Supervisor Training Program (STP) on Dec...
- + SECNAV Carlos Del Toro Visits NSA Bahrain—Manama, Bahrain -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet onboard Naval Support Activity (N...
- + 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, conducted a three-day multinational training exercise with the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) in Pápa, Hungary.—The U.S. Army’s 5th Quartermaster (QM) Theater Aerial Delivery Company (TADC), stationed at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Deutschland, conducted a three-da...
- + Army Excellence: Meet the Units Redefining Maintenance and Supply Standards—The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team has earned top honors for their exceptional performance in maintenance and supply operations. These achievement...
- + Baking a difference: Team Kadena 2024 cookie drive—The First Sergeants Council and volunteer spouses with the 18th Wing collected, sorted, packed and distributed 1,778 bags of cookies to Kadena dorm re...
- + American, Japanese students share perspectives, gain mutual understanding at SEED event—CAMP ZAMA, Japan – An event here brought about 50 American and Japanese teens together for two days of cultural exchange activities meant to cultivate...
- + Dragon Hill Lodge Tree Lighting Ceremony—The holiday season came alive at Yongsan Garrison on Tuesday as the community gathered to celebrate the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The e...
- + USAF senior enlisted leaders complete mission command training—Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi and 57 senior enlisted leaders from across the Air Force trained on mission command employment during a...
- + Drum and Bugle Corps hone leadership skills—The Drum and Bugle Corps earns its reputation as the “Flight of Sound” and the musical face of the Cadet Wing at the U.S. Air Force Academy. For three...
- + Sharing Holiday Cheer: USAG Okinawa Connects with Local Community—U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa volunteers brought the holiday spirit to Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan, on Dec. 19, 2024, with a special visit to a local...
- + Cadets tackle German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge events—Cadets assisted Air National Guard Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers during German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge events held at the U.S. Air Force Academ...
- + Forging leaders for the space domain—From directly acting as space operators to learning about orbital maneuvering in the classroom, cadets have boundless opportunities to delve into the ...
- + Understanding the space domain: the Space Warfighting minor—The defense of space has shifted from theoretical discussions to real-world planning and strategy. The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Space Warfighting mino...
- + Meteorology cadet research: sea ice forecasting—Cadet 2nd Class Beatrice Shea’s fascination with the Arctic began long before she arrived at the U.S. Air Force Academy in the fall of 2022. Once Shea...
- + Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Kimberly Gracia—KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Kimberly Gracia, 8th Health Care Operations Squadron diagnostics & therapeutics non-commissioned ...
- + Cadets honor Indian-American hero in Pentagon ceremony—The U.S. Air Force Art Program Collection unveiled the portrait of a famous Indian American actor turned World War II Airman. The Air Force unveiled a...
- + Cyber Warfare Club: developing digital warriors—Cyber Warfare Club members meet regularly to develop and hone their skills in preparation to become the nation’s next generation of digital warriors. ...
- + CATC Camp Fuji Member Retires After 39-Years of Service—A Japanese employee retires after dedicating 39 years to safety of CATC Camp Fuji community. [Author: Song Jordan]
- + New Chief Nursing Officer Takes Helm at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim and Naval Medical Forces Pacific—Navy Capt. Karen Belcar has assumed the role of chief nursing officer for Defense Health Network Pacific Rim (DHN Pacific Rim) and Naval Medical Force...
- + Navy Region Hawaii N-Focus: Spotlight on Comptroller (N8) —The Navy Region Comptroller oversees budget execution, financial management, managerial accounting program analysis and performance measurement for Na...
- + 2nd Bn., 1st Marines conduct embassy reinforcement during Steel Knight 24—U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, responded as a quick reaction force to a simulated embassy re...
- + Naval Safety Command Visits Yokosuka Waterfront to Empower Sailors on Risk Communication—Members of the Naval Safety Command (NSC) visited the Yokosuka waterfront during the week of December 9, 2024, to engage with the Commander Task Force...
- + Readiness and Response: MCBH Waterfront Operations responds to diesel spill on Coconut Island—Marine Corps Base Hawaii - On the morning of December 11, 2024, Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Waterfront Operations (WFO) was called into action when the...
- + Vandenberg’s Rental Partnership Program Eases Housing Costs for Military Members—Vandenberg has introduced the Rental Partnership Program (RPP), a Department of the Air Force initiative designed to provide significant financial rel...
- + SECDEF Panetta Honors NPS 2024 Fall Graduates—The Hon. Leon Panetta, 23rd Secretary of Defense and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), recognized the accomplishments of the m...
- + Kirtland Fire Department’s 47th Annual Operation Holiday Cheer—KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The Kirtland Fire Department’s 47th Annual Operation Holiday Cheer event, held on December 18, brought festive joy and...
- + Photo Story: Wisconsin Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy—Cadets in the Wisconsin Challenge Academy participate in training Dec. 10, 2024, on the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Crowns and Combat Boots: Femininity in the Air Force—Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the...
- + Huntsville Center hosts first M2S2 conference in over a decade—REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – For the first time in 13 years, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Environmental and Munitions Mandatory ...
- + DCSA Family Impacts Pennsylvania Community with Coaching, Cheering and the Game of Football—EAST BRADY, Pa. – Coach Andrew Larimore – surrounded by 31 football players celebrating their undefeated 2024 season and a hard-fought victory against...
- + Remembering the 30th Infantry Division: North Carolina National Guard Leaders Pay Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—Maj. Gen. Todd Hunt, The Adjutant General of North Carolina, Brig. Gen. Wes Morrison, Assistant Adjutant General-Maneuver, Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin ...
- + Volunteers bring yule-tidal wave of cheer—Buddy the Elf and the Grinch spread holiday cheer while volunteers handed out toys to 216 Families at the Airman’s Attic second annual toy drive at Of...
- + Medal of Honor recipients visit patients, staff at Walter Reed—Recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH), the highest U.S. military decoration, visited patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Cent...
- + Joint Task Force-North Carolina Commander Honored for Leadership During Helene Response—Todd Brown, Operations Chief with the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management, and Lt. Col. David Walliser, the western branch manager at th...
- + ASL course helps deaf employees feel understood, included—On a recent Tuesday in a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation classroom, a diverse class of 14 students watches intently as their teacher moves her index...
- + Media attends rehearsal of concept drill for upcoming 60th Presidential Inauguration—As the nation prepares for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, the Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) gathered at Joint Base Myer-Hend...
- + Washington Guard Partners with Royal Thai Army for Aviation Expert Exchange—Soldiers from the Washington National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation partnered with the Royal Thai Army’s 9th Battalion for a t...
- + Aviation and Missile Command 2024 Year in Review—2024 was a year of critical change with key senior leadership changes and organizational changes in support of warfighters.
- + METC Granted Reaccreditation Status—The Medical Education and Training Campus was granted reaffirmation of its nationally recognized institutional accreditation status effective December...
- + AIT students first to see screening of “Six Triple Eight” at Beaty Theater—Tears were shed and cheers erupted from Advanced Individual Training students in attendance during the screening of the film “Six Triple Eight” Dec. 1...
- + Reifman Receives Third Presidential Rank Award—Dr. Jaques Reifman, director and senior research scientist of the Biotechnology High-Performance Computing Software Applications Institute, has been s...
- + AFMC Civilians should prep now for Academic Year 26 Civilian Development—Civilian Development program applications will be accepted starting Jan. 8 for Academic Year 2026. There are 42 Civilian Development programs availabl...
- + One last run before Victory Block Leave—‘Tis the season for friends, family, and of course, the Fort Jackson holiday post run. [Author: Robert Timmons]
- + Security forces refine battle skills during annual training—Airmen across the 4th Security Forces Squadron sharpened their skills in close quarter battle (CQB), range card, and sector sketches during an annual ...
- + Sparking Future Leaders: STARBASE 5th graders tour fire department—STARBASE Portland students spend time touring the Portland Air National Guard Base Fire Department.
- + Coyotes are among wildlife found at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground—Coyotes are among the many animals found at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and are usually somewhat elusive. Ensuring they maintain their natural fear ...
- + From senior religious affairs specialist to new Army chaplain—When a Soldier reaches the rank of master sergeant, they are either seeking a promotion to sergeant major or thinking of retirement. Neither is the ca...
- + 1ROPS and the Generative AI Challenge: A new era of operational excellence—What is generative AI, and how can it enhance U.S. Space Force Guardian readiness in an era of Great Power Competition? The inaugural USSF Generati...
- + Garrison reaches out to post community—Fort Jackson uses many avenues to help inform the community. One way this is done is through quarterly Community Information Exchanges, such as the...
- + Oregon Army National Guard Engineer Regimental Association 2024 Hall of Honor Ceremony—2024 Engineer Association Hall of Honors ceremony
- + 132d Wing announces 2024 Airman of the Year winners—The 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, announced on Dec. 17, 2024 the selection of Senior Airman Haley Onken, Tech. Elizabeth Rodas, Master Sgt. Andr...
- + NIWC Atlantic Drives Strategic Collaboration, Alignment at Eastern Defense Summit—NIWC Atlantic served as a primary contributor during the 2024 Eastern Defense Summit on Dec. 11-12, when more than 2,000 people and 150 vendors engage...
- + College Intern leads training effort for DLA Energy BPSD—Rhiannon Staley, a fourth-year student at University of Virginia and intern, leads training efforts for Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees whil...
- + MILITARY STAR® Gives Back $30,000 in Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes—DALLAS – The MILITARY STAR® card’s seventh annual Home for the Holidays sweepstakes awarded six members of the military this month with $30,000 in pri...
- + USS Wichita (LCS 13) Cyber Warrior leading the Way—NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Florida -- On October 15, 2024, Information Technicians First Class Justin Hightower, assigned to USS Wichita (LCS 13), was awa...
- + Reflections of Holidays Past with NHB Staff—By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- During this holiday season, a number of Naval Hospital Bremerton staff members remin...
- + Myers concludes 30-year career of service to Air Guard, Air Force—Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Myers, manager of the 123rd Security Forces Squadron, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air Na...
- + Military Softball Team Hits a Home Run for Toys for Tots—On Nov. 2, 2024, the varsity-level softball, Family of Brothers, team hosted their tenth annual charity tournament, raising funds and collecting gifts...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 4—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 10...
- + Fort Buchanan improves its infrastructure—At an approximate cost of $1 million, the Fort Buchanan Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is currently repaving and improving road drainage areas acro...
- + Naval Medical Center San Diego Launches Android Version of Mobile App—Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) announced the launch of the Android version of its mobile application on Dec. 16, expanding accessibility for s...
- + Kentucky Guard Airmen selected as best in Contingency Response field—Two Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard have been selected as top performers nationwide in the Contingency Response community, the National Gu...
- + Newly appointed Honorary Commanders join the 354th FW—The 354th Fighter Wing welcomed 17 community leaders into the Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony at the Yukon Club, December 5. ...
- + IT professional celebrates 30 years of Army Civilian service—When you think of cannon manufacturing, managing a vast array of computer and network equipment is probably not the first thing that comes to mind – n...
- + Two NY Guard Airmen graduate Brazilian Jungle Warfare School—Tech. Sgt. Gerardo Balsa and Staff Sgt. Grant Cozart, defenders with the 105th, are the first two 105th Airmen to ever attend and graduate the Brazili...
- + CCoE Soldiers use new skills for old past time—Cyber Center of Excellence Soldiers keep old technology alive by using skills taught to Signal and Cyber Students to earn certifications and points to...
- + NUWC Division Newport’s 2024 Toys for Tots drive nets impressive donations—Natasha Dickenson, a Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport marine scientist, returned from a work-related trip in the early morning ho...
- + Senior Army civilian retires after 45 years—REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — In a ceremony at Redstone Arsenal, Dan Bradford, a dedicated public servant with over 44 years of service, retired from the U...
- + They Gave Him a 10% Chance to Live. Now He's Celebrating 35 Years of Service—Tim Clark never planned for it to happen this way. More than two decades into his career as a flight test engineer, Clark found himself at the pinn...
- + Annual National Guard Bureau Fun Run & Ruck—National Guard Bureau Celebrates 388th Birthday with Annual Fun Run & Ruck at Fort McNair By Staff Sgt. Daisy Broker, Army National Guard WA...
- + Columbia River environmental review begins, agencies seek input—Two federal agencies are seeking public input on changed circumstances and new information regarding Columbia River System operations to inform prepar...
- + The Art of Problem-Solving: Boosting Raider Efficiency—The 17th Training Wing conducted its first Practical Problem-Solving Methodology, PPSM, class to 20 personnel and four observers with the help of Bria...
- + 314th CSSB Holds Annual Holiday Party—On December 7, 2024, the 314th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Holiday Party at the U.S. Army Reserve...
- + The powered flight journey to become aviators—At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets develop the skills they will need to become winning warfighters and exceptional aviators. Through the Powered Fl...
- + Army CID Teams Up with Law Enforcement Partners for Army-Navy Game—Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division provided personnel and resources as part of a collaborative multi-agency law enforcement partne...
- + Admiral Inspires Navy Reservists: “We Are the Sixth Man”—Rear Adm. Scott Ruston, director of the Navy’s "Get Real, Get Better" initiative, delivered an inspiring address to Navy Reserve sailors at the Navy R...
- + Hood takes command of 123rd Operations Group—Col. Randall Hood took command of the 123rd Operations Group during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 1...
- + The Peak Performance Center: fostering strong mental health—At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets have tools available to help them reach their full potential as future officers. The Peak Performance Center off...
- + USACE Occupational Health Nurse certifies employees on life-saving procedures—SAVANNAH, Ga. – Diane Barbour, the Occupational Health Nurse for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, conducted life-saving training f...
- + Holloman welcomes its first Jewish rabbi—U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Friedman: 49th Wing chaplain, a father of six, author, law school graduate, congregational rabbi, and a child of Holoca...
- + Holloman welcomes its first Jewish Chaplain—U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Friedman: 49th Wing chaplain, a father of six, author, law school graduate, congregational rabbi, and a child of Holoca...
- + ATR Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance at Hyakuri—The 35th Fighter Wing recently concluded an Aviation Training Relocation (ATR) exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air B...
- + Holiday hours for the Benelux 2024-2025—As the holiday season approaches, many garrison services are altering their hours to allow their team to spend more time with family and friends. [Aut...
- + New DoDEA Director Celebrates Milestone Visits and Strengthens Leadership Bonds—In her first six months as Director of DoDEA, Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez marked a milestone by visiting Fort Jackson and touring C.C. Pinckney Element...
- + Always One Step Ahead: 609 AOC Weather Specialty Team Supports Critical Air Operations—The smallest of winds can be a catalyst for the largest of storms. The Weather Specialty Team’s job? Always be one step ahead of the storm. The ...
- + NATO Allies and the U.S. Navy Strengthen Interoperability in Denmark and France with VLS Reloads—ROTA, SPAIN - Under the operational command of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68, Naval Cargo Handling Battalions (NCHB) 10 and 1 successfully completed ...
- + USNCC Releases Academic Year 2023-24 Annual Report—The U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) has released its “United States Naval Community College State of the College AY 23-24 Annual Report 30 NOV 20...
- + Joint Munitions Command, 14 of its subordinate organizations receive Army Superior Unit Award—The Joint Munitions Command, headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal, and 14 of its subordinate organizations were recently presented with the Army S...
- + PWD Souda Bay Runner Competes in Grueling 2024 Trifecta World Championships—A Seabee assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT), Public Works Department (PWD) Souda Ba...
- + 461st ACW strengthens C3 capabilities through interservice integration—Command, control, and communications is inherently a joint and coalition effort, with the goal of connecting military assets across all warfighting do...
- + Fellowship Turns Participants an Army Shade of Green—The U.S. Army Fellows Program introduces recent college graduates to the Army Civilian workforce through "Greening" events, which provide insights int...
- + USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Youth Program launches Money Matters initiative—The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) recently awarded $5000 to U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s Baumholder Youth Program to pilot a new Mo...
- + PAOs Assemble! USAG Rheinland-Pfalz PAO team marvels at insights, makes iron-clad connections at USAREUR-AF symposium, IMCOM-E workshop—The public affairs team from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz attended the 2024 U.S. Army Europe and Africa public affairs symposium and the Install...
- + 100th MSG’s proficiency, contingency readiness days—The 100th ARW is implementing modernized, more involved training requirements for its squadrons. To meet this standard, the 100th MSG has created thei...
- + 405th AFSB commander sends Christmas, Holidays & New Years message to workforce—As 2024 draws to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your outstanding contributions to the 405th Army Fi...
- + U.S.-Singapore Military Partnership Grows Stronger Through Exercise Valiant Mark 2024—From Dec. 9 to 13, Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) conducted Exercise Valiant Mark 2024 with the Singapore Armed Force’s (SAF) 3rd Ba...
- + Army’s top sustainer, top operations officer in Europe visit APS-2 site in Mannheim—With just a few months in the seat, the top operations officer from U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted a site visit to the Coleman Army Preposition...
- + U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Spreads Christmas Joy to Local Japanese Children—Staff from USNHO deliver toys to children's hospital and center for disabled children. [Author: Isaac Savitz]
- + Wolf Pack participates in Buddy Squadron 25-3—Members of the Wolf Pack traveled to Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in Buddy Squadron 25-3 from Dec. 9-13, 2024. Buddy Squadron i...
- + Multinational Aircrews Showcase Interoperability During OCD 24 Interfly—Five nations took to the skies together as U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Ro...
- + Egress to Excellence: Charlie Toomer’s Story—BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Charlie Toomer, 9th Maintenance Squadron egress systems craftsman, joined the Air Force in November of 1970. Originall...
- + TSC achieves milestone with Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course—The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies celebrated a significant achievement last week as it hosted the Arctic Regional Security Orientatio...
- + Army and Marine Corps Team Up for Training in Okinawa—The U.S. Army’s 5th Transportation Company, part of the 765th Transportation (Terminal) Battalion under the 10th Support Group, joined the Marine Corp...
- + Strengthening partnerships under the waves: URC and UUVRON 1 practice undersea rescue fundamentals with the Peruvian Navy—On the surface, Sailors assigned to the Undersea Rescue Command (URC) and UUnmanned Undersea Vehicle Group ONE (UUVGRU-1) received a notification of a...
- + Wyoming Air National Guard Executes High-Stakes "Cheyenne Samurai" Mission, Showcasing Global Reach and Tactical Innovation—The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153d Airlift Wing successfully completed a high-profile exercise, Cheyenne Samurai, demonstrating the unit’s global r...
- + HDI, CASP, and TSC partner to launch ARCTIC EDGE research workshops—The Homeland Defense Institute (HDI), the Center for Arctic Study & Policy (CASP), and the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies have par...
- + National Space Defense Center spearheads NACE experiments—The National Space Defense Center has created the NSDC Advanced Concept Experimentation (NACE) to innovate and optimize the NSDC’s ability to execute ...
- + Kris Kringle Visits Children’s Christmas Party!—Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, made a surprise visit at a children’s Christmas party, taking time out of his busy schedule to wish everyone a Merry Ch...
- + East Coast to West Coast collaboration on temperature sensing technology prototype for Warfighters—During the Arctic Edge 2024, the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine and the Naval Health Research Center carried out a joint physi...
- + Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge—Fourteen members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited the 22nd ARW Dec 11-...
- + Marine Corps lessons in orbit: A Cobra pilot's astronaut journey—For HMLA-367, nicknamed "Scarface," Lt. Col. Jasmin Moghbeli is not only an astronaut; she remains one of their own—a Marine whose journey to the star...
- + Raptors return after rapid deployment to Middle East—JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska—Service members assigned to the 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group have returned from the United States Central ...
- + Joint Task Force-National Capital Region conducts a rehearsal of concept—WASHINGTON-Service members attached to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) conducted a rehearsal of concept (ROC) drill in preparat...
- + AMCOM Celebrates 2024 UpLIFT Graduates—The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command celebrated the graduation of 22 Upward Leadership Investment for Tomorrow program participants Dec. 12 at R...
- + How 11 Soldiers are implementing the Department of Defense’s New Arctic Strategy in a remote Alaskan village—In August, 11 Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division traveled to the remote Village of Ouzinkie, located on Spruce Island in the Kodiak Archipelago ...
- + FRCE workforce spreads holiday cheer with Toys for Tots—In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) civilian, military and contractor personnel have come together to su...
- + Fresno native named Junior Officer of the Quarter while serving in Guantanamo Bay—Courtesy story by Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. Jose MendezAmbriz, a native of Fresno, California, was rec...
- + Fort Johnson community residents at heart of everything Corvias does—FORT JOHNSON, La. — Corvias cares about Soldiers and their Family members’ quality of life. Whether it’s renovating homes, providing consistent, quali...
- + 186 ARW and NAS Meridian sign Memorandum of Understanding—186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Commander, Col. Cynthia Smith and Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian Commanding Officer, Capt. Luke Davis, signed the fir...
- + Womack Soldiers Share Holiday Stories with Children—“There were many smiles when the soldiers visited classrooms today, which really made my day,” said Robert Breyer, Principal of Anderson Creek Primary...
- + NMRC CTC Seeks Volunteers for Staph Vaccine Trials—BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC)’s Clinical Trials Center (CTC) is seeking volunteers to participate in a phase 1 clinical trial ...
- + Mekong and Mississippi River Commissions strengthen Sister Rivers partnership with Nashville District visit—Delegates from the Mekong River Commission spent two days with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District as part of its 12th Sister Rivers P...
- + Fort Novosel celebrates the holidays at Winterfest 2024—Fort Novosel hosted its annual holiday celebration, Winterfest, on Dec. 7, 2024. [Author: Brittany Trumbull]
- + Pa. National Guard observes 80th anniversary of bloodiest battle in World War II, commemorates 28th ID’s role in Battle of the Bulge—FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – With allied forces closing in on Germany’s western front in December 1944, the German Army launched what would become its l...
- + TSC Alumni event highlights the geopolitical stakes in the Arctic—The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies hosted an engaging virtual event on Dec. 3 titled “Russia, China, and the Geopolitics of the Arctic...
- + Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Space Force Birthday with Sweepstakes—Happy birthday to the Space Force! In celebration of the branch’s fifth birthday, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving away more than $...
- + U.S. Naval War College Hosts 11th Women, Peace and Security Symposium—Newport, R.I.– The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the 11th iteration of its Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Symposium onboard Naval Station Newp...
- + Ted Stevens Center launches multimedia studio to advance Arctic security dialogue—After 18 months of development, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies has unveiled its state-of-the-art multimedia studio, designed to am...
- + United States Naval Test Pilot School graduates Class 165—The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) held a graduation ceremony for Class 165 on Dec. 13. Thirty-one students successfully completed the...
- + Summits supporting Defense Health Agency ensure military readiness—The responsibility of managing military hospitals and clinics worldwide falls to the Defense Health Agency. Supporting DHA facilities falls on the sho...
- + Class 63 Graduates Embrace New Beginnings—...at Freestate ChalleNGe Academy, a 22-week residential program designed for youth looking for a second chance at life, graduation day tells a differ...
- + SGM Rickert assumes duties at Army depot—The Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) hosted an assumption of responsibility ceremony Dec. 17 to welcome its new sergeant major. Sergeant Major Ange...
- + 911th ASTS holds assumption of command—Col. Erik Baldwin took command of the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron during an assumption of command at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air R...
- + Before The Mast: James Hackett—American Patriot and Master Shipbuilder James Hackett set the bar for quality warship construction on the Piscataqua River. The Portsmouth Naval Shipy...
- + First U.S. Army Soldier joins TSC through Career Skills Program—When Lt. Col. Wesley Moerbe looked toward retirement after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, he found the perfect opportunity to transition to civ...
- + U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City rescues three from disabled vessel near Manistee Harbor—MANISTEE, Mich. — U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City crew members rescued three adults from a disabled 25-foot vessel approximately 2 nautical...
- + ASC Headquarters and Headquarters Company supports Soldier readiness—Wherever a Soldier serves, they need support. Not just food and physical security, although those are certainly essential. Another important type of s...
- + AFRL hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony at new FORTRESS facility—KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Radiation Tol...
- + Service and faith: The foundation of a 32-year federal career—North Atlantic Division Knowledge Management Program Manager is retiring in December 2024 after a 32-year career in federal service. [Author: Joshua V...
- + Courage to Walk Away: Overcoming Domestic Violence—“I want people to be aware,” said one military member who found the courage to share her story after enduring over a decade of abuse in her marriage. ...
- + Mentoring program is easy New Year’s resolution with results—Huntsville Center’s Mentoring Program is an informal platform allowing mentors and mentees to partner for as little or as long as agreed upon. The vis...
- + Redstone Update shares successes—HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The Arsenal’s next senior commander told the story of Redstone through its numbers at the installation’s keynote address during th...
- + Firefighting from the air: US Army trains at Milford Lake—Although we are far from the height of wildfire season, the U.S. Army is making the most of an unlikely training ground: the peaceful waters of U.S A...
- + Army Corps to collect Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will begin accepting live evergreen Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake, which will be used fo...
- + Honoring a Legacy: Command Master Chief Jonas Marnick Retires After More Than Two Decades of Distinguished Naval Service—STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. After 25 years of unwavering dedication and exemplary service, Command Master Chief Jonas Marnick recently took part in an...
- + Army Reserve Soldiers lay wreaths for veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War—History came alive at a Wreaths Across America event held Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at Elk Grove Cemetery, a small cemetery nestled between the I...
- + Nebraska leaders celebrate National Guard’s 388th Birthday—Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Richard Burch, and many others helped the N...
- + Fort Gregg-Adams Soldier gives back to her community during the holidays—FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — Families poured out their gratitude to Sgt. 1st Class Vicky N. Jeter as she hosted her annual Community Christmas Giveaway, De...
- + San Antonio based Army Reserve unit welcomes new commanding officer—Army Reserve Soldiers of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) gathered Saturday to conduct a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San A...
- + HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! On Dec. 20, commissaries honor Space Force’s 5th birthday—On Dec. 20, 2019, Congress established the U.S. Space Force within the Department of the Air Force. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is honored to...
- + Camp Lejeune achieves significant milestone in Red-cockaded Woodpecker conservation efforts—The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune has surpassed a significant milestone. [Author: Nat Fahy]
- + Rotational HIMARS unit enhances U.S. artillery capabilities in European theater—GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army V Corps increased its warfighting capabilities in November with the rotational deployment to Grafenwoehr, Germany of ...
- + Mental Health in the Holiday Season—The holidays can be stressful, but there are some things you can do to keep your mental health in order and enjoy the season. [Author: Senior Master S...
- + Another Senior Leader Forum in JMC’s books—The commanders, the deputy commanders and the commander’s representatives across the Joint Munitions Command’s Organic Industrial Base met inside JMC’...
- + Fort Drum Soldiers intern with H2F to prepare for post-Army careers—Soldiers with the intention of pursuing careers in the field of fitness and physical training after they separate from the Army are discovering the be...
- + Soldier expresses gratitude through service—Sgt. Suong Nguyen's family moved from Vietnam to the United States when she was nine years old. The education her grandfather wanted for his grandchi...
- + NAVFAC Washington Strengthens Small Business Partnerships at SAME Federal Conference—WASHINGTON, D.C. — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington representatives joined more than 6,200 industry professionals at t...
- + 39th ABW Airmen receive STEP promotions—In two surprise ceremonies, Tech. Sgt. Alicia Killins and Staff Sgt. Alexander Quan were honored for their outstanding performance and dedication to d...
- + Hitting the right notes: Yokota students carol their way into the 374th AW—High school students from Yokota High School spread holiday cheer across the base as they sang carols and performed musical pieces for various units o...
- + Sparky the Fire Dog visits local pre-school, Suffolk Constabulary—Sparky the Fire Dog from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, visits children at Little Treasures Pre-School and gives out hugs a...
- + 41st FAB becomes first U.S. Army unit to receive new M270A2 MLRS—GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army V Corps has increased its indirect fire capabilities as its 41st Field Artillery Brigade became the first U.S. Army u...
- + 100th CS Airmen help local children connect with North Pole via ‘Radio Santa’—U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, visited school children in the local community as part of the “Radio San...
- + TEST 2—This is another test. [Author: Stephen Perez]
- + U.S. and Philippine Air Forces complete Dynamic Force Employment exercise—U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron completed a Dynamic Force Employment exercise with the Philippine Air Force ...
- + For First Time, Australian Submariner Earns US Dolphins—The U.S. Navy qualified the first Royal Australian Navy officer on a nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarine at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka,...
- + Building strong partnerships: USACE Far East District commander receives honorary Korean name—USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance Friendship Association presented a Korean name, Woo, Jae-hee, to Col. Jeremiah J. Wi...
- + MSC Far East Delivers Care to Children’s Centers in the Philippines—Approximately 30 Military Sealift Command (MSC) civilian mariners (CIVMARs) partnered with Olongapo local organizations and visited two centers for ch...
- + Wolf Pack hosts its first Joint Force Graduation ceremony—KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- More than 60 students from across the peninsula walked across the base theater stage to receive graduation certi...
- + Ribbon cut on brand-new dining facility ahead of the holidays at Kunsan Air Base—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, 8th Fighter Wing, Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency ...
- + Force Structure Realignment: 387th Quartermaster Company Moves to Joint Base Los Alamitos, California—As part of the United States Army’s ongoing efforts to enhance readiness and streamline operations, the 387th Quartermaster Company is undergoing a ma...
- + Behind the Feast: Inside NMCSD’s Holiday Special Meal—For most anticipating a feast at a command’s galley, the holidays are a time to gather, eat, and celebrate, but for the Nutrition Management Departmen...
- + Yokota, Kadena Airmen save life in real-world AE mission—Airmen saved the life of a critically injured fellow Airman in a display of rapid response and seamless coordination for an aeromedical evacuation on ...
- + JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony—YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Operation Support Wing hosted its annual mochi-pounding ceremony, bringing together U.S. a...
- + Retired Marine Corps colonel recognized for 50 years of service—CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — In a ceremony that celebrated his career, retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jim R. Morris was honored with the dedication of a ...
- + CGYCA Class 63 Celebrates New Milestones—Cadets of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Class 63 receive their diplomas upon completion of a 22 week-long “quasi-military" course, duri...
- + 403rd Army Field Support Brigade Personality Spotlight: Yi, Kyong-Yol, Logistics Readiness Center-North—Hometown: Kyong Ki Do, South Korea
- + Visit to project sites offers Congressman insight on USACE levee work—Congressman Ami Bera uses recent tour of Sacramento District's American River project sites to ask questions and gather information regarding stretche...
- + Contractor continues to prepare site for $55.75 million Collective Training Officers Quarters Project at Fort McCoy—The work continues by the contractor to prepare a large swath of the 1600 block on Fort McCoy’s cantonment area to construct the fiscal year 2024-fund...
- + U.S. Army South Peruvian partner nation liaison officer promoted to colonel and bids farewell to the unit—Peruvian Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), was promoted to the ra...
- + Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations visits Cannon AFB—The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Robert E. Moriarty, visited Cannon Air Force Base Dec. 11 – 12, 2024. [Author: Airm...
- + New Airmen get face-to-face advice during FTEC mentor session—Junior Airmen and seasoned leaders discuss a variety of topics in face-to-face mentor sessions in the First Term Enlisted Course at Holloman Air Force...
- + High Praise for Security Force Trainers at CENSECFOR Detachment Pearl Harbor—Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) Adm. Stephen T. Koehler expressed his satisfaction in a letter of appreciation received in early December by...
- + Unified coordination group refloats Motor Vessel Tim S. Dool—CLEVELAND — United coordination group composed of multiple agencies successfully refloat the Motor Vessel Tim S. Dool, today following extensive light...
- + Service and Security: Guardsman balances command in Idaho and security at NASA—Capt. Megan Mabey has flown over 20 times between Idaho and Texas to balance her duties with the Idaho National Guard and her role as a security speci...
- + USACE Army Fellow shares experience as contract specialist—Antonina Beal, a contract specialist and Army Fellow at USACE Sacramento District shares her experience as a new Army Civilian. [Author: Samantha Boyl...
- + NPS Defense Project Management Programs Earn Prestigious Accreditation—The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is a naval command with a graduate university mission. While principally focused on technological education and re...
- + Honorable Maier visits Cannon Air Force Base—The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the Honorable Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Confl...
- + Nordhaus reinforces National Guard’s dual status commander role—PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo.— The National Guard's top leader emphasized the role of the dual status commander while visiting leaders at the Nort...
- + Cannon civic leaders take on JBSA-Lackland, Laughlin, Maxwell—Cannon Air Force Base civic leaders, along with 27th Special Operations Wing leadership, toured three Air Force bases during a cross-country civic lea...
- + Photo Essay: December 2024 training operations at Fort McCoy—Training operations are shown Dec. 11, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + New Capabilities, Old Relationships. General Visits the Blue Grass Army Depot—The Blue Grass Army Depot recently hosted Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, Deputy Commanding General and Acting Commander of the U.S. Army Materiel Command at th...
- + Holloman celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month—Holloman celebrated NAIHM with a variety of events: an opening ceremony featuring a guest speaker from the Mescalero Tribe, a storytime session at the...
- + Photo Essay: December 2024 construction operations of Fort McCoy South Barracks Project, Part 1—The construction area for a new $28.08 million barracks building is shown Dec. 11, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as progress on the facility continues. [...
- + Cannon AFB hosts 14th annual Medic Rodeo—Seventeen medic teams from the joint force participated in multiple days of challenging deployed and home station medical operations from Aug. 21-25, ...
- + NWS Yorktown remembers Civil War-era Medal of Honor Recipient during wreath laying event—Sailors from NWS Yorktown gathered at the gravesite of Sergeant Major Edward Radcliffe, a Civil War Era African American Medal of Honor recipient to r...
- + BACH Announces Winter Holiday Outpatient Schedule—Blanchfield Army Community Hospital outpatient and specialty services share modified hours for the Christmas and New Year’s Federal Holiday and Fort C...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 3—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 11...
- + Tennessee celebrates the National Guard’s 388th Birthday—Soldiers, Airmen, and friends of the Tennessee Military Department gathered at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters, Dec. 13, to celebrate and honor t...
- + New initiatives driving momentum at largest-ever AMEC—As the Army pushes forward with its modernization agenda, the Army Modernization and Equipping Conference provided the sustainment enterprise a critic...
- + A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade—The 20th Fighter Wing is leading the charge in modernizing training for first-term Airmen, enhancing the First Term Enlisted Course with technological...
- + Photo Story: Work continues to upgrade Fort McCoy’s power grid to Wye Electrical System—Contractors work on power lines Dec. 9, 2024, on the cantonment area at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Public Affairs Army Fellow runs towards success at USACE Sacramento District—Army Fellow Samantha Boyle shares her public affairs journey at USACE Sacramento District, driving community engagement and leadership growth. [Author...
- + Descendants Visit Grave of First Soldier Buried at ANC—Descendants of U.S. Army Pvt. William Christman, the first military burial at Arlington National Cemetery, visit Christman's gravesite on Wreaths Acro...
- + AIAA class of 2025 fellows include four AFRL engineers—The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, or AIAA, announced their selections for their class of 2025 Associate Fellows in a news releas...
- + From curiosity to conservation: How a young park ranger discovered two rare, old-growth forests—Youghiogheny River Lake now has two forests registered into the Old-Growth Forest Network, which is a nationwide nonprofit with volunteers across the ...
- + Tower Climbing Training at the RANS—Radar, airfield and weather systems specialists with the 266th Range Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air Na...
- + Fort Knox Middle High School wins state-wide theater competition—The Kentucky Thespian Festival (KTF), a prestigious event held annually in Owensboro, Kentucky, for more than 25 years boasts a remarkable showcase of...
- + TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 3 California Counties due to Tornado—FALLS CHURCH, Va, – The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three California counties may receive emergency prescription...
- + NMRC-ACESO Research Collaboration Draws to a Close—Navy Medical Research Command (NMRC) is currently wrapping up decade-long efforts into studying potential health threats and solutions that face U.S. ...
- + DeCA drops prices significantly on sodas during holiday promotions also featuring ‘31 Days of Festive Finds’ and the Dec. 16-29 Commissary Sales Flyer—With the holidays in full swing, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is dropping prices significantly on select sodas during sales promotions that al...
- + Navy Pilot Attends Ceremony Honoring Decorated Indian American Veteran and Former Hollywood Actor—For some, the call to military service outshines even the glamor of Hollywood. This was the case for U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Sabu Dastagir, a dis...
- + With Great Gifts, Comes great Responsibility: Fort Novosel Officials Warn of Christmas Drones—“As you are learning to fly that drone you should take the opportunity to become proficient at it before you do anything dynamic,” said David Green, A...
- + NAVFAC MIDLANT Seabee represents Navy in 2024 Armed Forces Basketball Championship—Navy Seabees build and fight, but for one Seabee in particular, the “Can Do” motto meant more this year as he had an opportunity to represent the Navy...
- + Coast Guard District 7 announces new interactive LNM website for mariners—MIAMI – The Coast Guard recently updated the user interface to the Local Notice to Mariners and Light Lists in an effort to modernize and improve the ...
- + The Battle of the Bulge - 80th commemoration—Dec. 16, 1944, as the snow fell mercilessly and the temperatures dropped below freezing, Germany launched their last major counteroffensive of World W...
- + AFTER 27 YEARS, OFFICER SAYS FAREWELL TO ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD—After 27 years of dedicated and distinguished service, Capt. Clayton Riley of Sycamore, officer-in-charge of the Illinois National Guard Recruiting an...
- + ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S 33RD IBCT HOLDS CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY—The Illinois Army National Guard’s 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team marked a significant milestone during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony held De...
- + Illinois Army National Guard Welcomes Its Newest Warrant Officer—NORMAL, IL – Surrounded by family and friends in a small ceremony at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois Dec. 13, Sgt. 1st Class Seanna Ta...
- + The Making of a Mineman: Seaman Fye’s Navy Journey—Seaman Isaiah Fye, now assigned to USS Dextrous (MCM 13), transformed his life through the Navy’s world-class training. Inspired by his brothers in th...
- + ALPHA: A Giant Step in AMC Logistics Information Management by COL E.B. McKemie—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 3 (May–June 1970)...
- + Civilians blend with junior enlisted at Airman Leadership School—Defense Department civilians joined their enlisted counterparts at Eglin’s Airman Leadership School for Class 25A for the first time last month. [Auth...
- + CRG demonstrates mission mastery in joint validation exercise with Army—Around 100 Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group joined more than 50 Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 359th Inla...
- + U.S. Army Releases Tactical UAS Sources Sought—The Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation, Project Manager (PM), Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, released a Sources Sought on SAM.gov Friday to identify ...
- + Senior Sailor of the Year program hosted at NAVSUP FLCJ HQ for first time—For the first time the Senior Sailor of the Year (SSOY) program was hosted at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville hea...
- + Oregon Guard Battalion Conducts Final Training for MFO Mission—More than 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment are completing their final pre-deployment training a...
- + Lejeune MCJROTC program earns recognition as Naval Honor School—The Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program has been selected as a Naval Honor School for school year 2023-24 i...
- + ALS Class 25-A Graduation—Airman Leadership School graduated Class 25-A at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Dec. 12. [Author: Airman 1st Class Madi Collier]
- + 20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exercise—Partnering with U.S. Army aviators, the 20th Security Forces Squadron tested their ability to adapt and overcome unexpected obstacles while supporting...
- + Scouts honor veterans with Wreaths Across America at Fort Drum—Members of Fort Drum Cub Scout Pack 26, Boy Scouts of America Troop 26 and Girl Scout Service Unit 512 joined other community volunteers Dec. 14 in Me...
- + USACE completes maintenance work at Smithland Locks and Dam—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District successfully completed maintenance work at Smithland Locks and Dam, located in Brookport, Illinoi...
- + Fair Winds and Following Seas: Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ty Hunziker—Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ty Hunziker on Friday December 13. [Author: Thomas...
- + LEAP Scholars strengthen partner relationships with mission in Timor-Leste—As the United States Air Force continues reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, building bonds with partner nations, especially those in the INDOPA...
- + More than 40,000 U.S. Army trainees to take to the air and roads this holiday season—The Army will continue its holiday tradition as more than 40,000 U.S. Army Soldiers take to the air and roads during the annual Holiday Block Leave pe...
- + USSF celebrates its fifth anniversary, sets sights on future as Spacepower Conference concludes—At the recent Space Force Association Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Dec. 10-12, U.S. Space Force senior leaders outlined a comprehensive vision fo...
- + ACSO Air Marshal Godfrey highlights three key lines of effort as future of space superiority—The Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, delivered his key insights into the future of ...
- + CSO outlines &#e2;PbSpace Force truths&#e2;Pc during second-annual SFA Spacepower Conference—As the U.S. Space Force prepares to celebrate its fifth birthday, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman reflected on the organization's remar...
- + 5 years securing our nation&#e2;Pcs interests in, from, and to space—On Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force was established, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed services in 73 years. The need for a separate...
- + CSO speaks at Australian Air, Space Power Conference—U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman underscored the importance of the U.S.-Australia strategic partnership during the Roya...
- + LEAP team&#e2;Pcs skills are indispensable in massive U.S. Africa Command exercise—Three Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars recently played a vital role in a joint multi-national exercise, demonstrating how Culture plus Languag...
- + Holiday Hope in Every Box: NSA Mechanicsburg Supports Toys for Tots Mission—Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mechanicsburg supported the annual Toys for Tots campaign, collecting and delivering toys for children in Cumberland, Per...
- + Indiana National Guard leadership hail Hoosier State's new high school diploma seals—INDIANAPOLIS -- After more than a year of stakeholder feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved the final diplo...
- + USACE Caribbean District set to award $1 billion in contracts following successful Industry day—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Caribbean District is preparing to award $1 billion in contracts in 2025, as announced by its commander, Col....
- + MSRON 1B Strengthens Alliances through Exercise Bull Shark—Djibouti (Dec. 13, 2024) &#e2;P] Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1B, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, p...
- + BLUF: Blue Lotus Undermines your Future—RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- &#c2; &#c2; Q1: What is Blue Lotus? A:&#c2;&#a0;Blue Lotus&#c2;&#a0;(Nymphaea caerulea), also...
- + The Fight Against Prescription Drug Misuse—Through the Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) initiative, the Counterdrug Team is tackling the prescription drug epidemic by promoting the safe di...
- + 204th MEB Transfers Authority of CJTF-HOA Mission to 158th MEB—Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti – The 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), Utah Army National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Fo...
- + USS Savannah Arrives in Sihanoukville, Cambodia After Eight Years—SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia for a port visit, Dec...
- + The Fighting Seabees Strike Again—From construction sites to bowling lanes, teamwork and camaraderie define the spirit of the Seabees. [Author: Chief Petty Officer Justin Stumberg]
- + Data and Medical Innovation: How America&#e2;Pcs First Corps Seeks Digital Solutions to Save Lives—As future combat shifts from counter insurgency operations to LSCO, lifesaving care and medical documentation in a complex, contested environment is r...
- + Data and Medical Innovation: How America’s First Corps Seeks Digital Solutions to Save Lives—As future combat shifts from counter insurgency operations to LSCO, lifesaving care and medical documentation in a complex, contested environment is r...
- + Special Operations Command Africa and Tunisian partners co-host Silent Warrior 2024 in Africa—TUNIS, Tunisia –Special Operations Command Africa and the Tunisian Ministry of Defense co-hosted more than 250 attendees from 40 nations during the we...
- + Eighth Army leaders continue decades-old traditional visit to Namsan-won Orphanage—Eighth Army senior leaders visited the children of Namsan-won Orphanage in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 13, 2024, continuing the enduring tradition of sho...
- + Harry S. Truman Strike Group Enters U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility—The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) entered the U.S. Central command area of responsibility, Dec 14.
- + Camp Zama community shines light on domestic violence awareness with candlelight vigil walk—Community members who participated in a candlelight vigil walk here on the evening of Oct. 22 were doing their part to honor the victims and support t...
- + Zama JROTC cadets showcase shooting skills in invitational marksmanship match—The marksmanship match hosted at Zama Middle High School here saw a ZMHS varsity member earn the second-highest overall individual score, among admira...
- + Task Force 70 joins Republic of Korea Navy Maritime Task Flotilla 7 for Composite Warfare Committee Meeting—Representatives of the Republic of Korea Navy’s Maritime Task Flotilla (MTF) 7 and the U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 met in Yokosuka, Japan, for the lates...
- + NAMRU San Antonio recognizes Civilians of the Year during All Hands/Holiday Social—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 13, 2024) – To ring in the holiday season, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio held an All...
- + Building leaders: Three USACE Far East District employees graduate leadership program—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District recognized three employees for completing the USACE Leadership Development Program (ULDP) Level 3...
- + 1st Mission Support Command Invites Families to Organizational Event—The event is held annually during Christmas to integrate new soldiers and their families, allowing them to communicate and celebrate the season. It al...
- + Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Class 51 graduates 3 brothers from Sturgis, MI—LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) held a graduation ceremony on Dec 14, 2024. Graduation is always a great day for the Academy...
- + NASA Down-link with U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein School System—NASA Down-link with U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein School System [Author: Sherman Hogue]
- + Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 Returns from Deployment in Time for the Holidays—The nine squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW-9) Nine commenced return to their respective home bases in time for the holidays following a five-month de...
- + HSM-71 Returns from Deployment in Time for the Holidays—The “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 returned to their home base at Naval Air Station North Island in time for the holidays, ...
- + A-10 Thunderbolt IIs Stop at Kirtland AFB for Refueling—A formation of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, commonly known as “Warthogs,” arrived at Kirtland Air Force Base Dec. 12, for a brief refueling stop. The aircraf...
- + Readiness Doesn’t Rest: Multilateral Maintenance Powers OCD 24—U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force maintainers worked side by side during Operation Christmas Drop 2024, ensuring C-130J Super Hercules air...
- + Service Members honor the fallen during Wreaths Across America Ceremony—LEAVENWORTH, Kansas -- U.S. Army Soldier Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker, Munson Army Health Center director, served as master of ceremonies for Wreaths Acro...
- + Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 Returns from Deployment in Time for the Holidays—The “Tophatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABEC...
- + Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 Returns from Deployment in Time for the Holidays—The “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 returned to their home base at Naval Air Station Lemoore in time for the holidays following a suc...
- + VAQ-133 “Wizards” complete historic first Next Generation Jammer Deployment to 5th and 7th Fleet in Time for the Holidays—Electronic Attack Squadron 133 (VAQ-133), assigned to Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW) 9, returned from the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group’s (ABECSG)...
- + Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 Returns from Fifth Fleet Combat Deployment—The “Vigilantes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA), attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG),...
- + Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117 Returns from Deployment in Time for the Holidays—The “Wallbangers” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117 returned to their home base at Point Mugu in time for the holidays, following a...
- + Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) Returns from Combat Deployment—The “Black Knights” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 returned to their home base with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Sta...
- + Admiral Grady, Celebrities Boost Troop, Community Morale at NSA Naples During USO Holiday Tour—NAPLES, Italy — The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, and an ensemble of celebrities traveling as part of ...
- + Largest Yama Sakura exercise concludes; solidifies lasting commitment to regional security—CAMP ASAKA, Japan — Yama Sakura 87 comes to an end with service members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Australian Defence Force, and Am...
- + Airmen, Allies Pay Tribute with ‘Jutba Drop’ during OCD 24—Nearly a decade after U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition while supporting Operation Christ...
- + CENSECFOR Selects 2024 Apex Sailor—The Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) proudly announces that Master-at-Arms 1st Class Patrick Hill, assigned to Naval Technical Training Center (...
- + 54th WPW & 34th AFSAM Sniper Championship Results—BARLING, Ark. — Thirty-three two-person sniper teams from across the globe are showcasing their precision and tactical expertise during the 54th Winst...
- + National STEM Day at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard: Engaging Future Innovators—Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) celebrated National STEM Day with two days of events featuring the...
- + Strength in Unity: Lessons from the Multilateral Integrated Air and Missile Defence Summit and Senior International Leader Event – Pacific 2024 (MISSILE-PAC 24)—The 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (94th AAMDC) hosted the Multilateral Integrated Air and Missile Defence Summit and Senior International ...
- + High school interns impress with DoD cybersecurity game—This summer, 10 high school students interning at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport through the Office of Naval Research’s Science and E...
- + Strength in numbers: CES joint training exercise increases readiness—The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado; the 90th CES from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming; the 460th CES from B...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 2—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 9,...
- + Fitzgerald Change of Command—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck at Naval Base San Diego,...
- + Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Gray Presented With Meritorious Service Medal—FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Gray received the Meritorious Service Medal for his personal commitment and success with leading the Sol...
- + USAMU Members Teach Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship 101 Classes at the CMP Talladega 600—This past November, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Soldiers from the Service Rifle and Service Pistol Teams assisted the Civilian Marksmanship Pr...
- + IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness—Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer, a state-of-the-...
- + Joint Base Charleston civilian retires after 45 years of true ‘Service Before Self’—After 45 years of federal service, Lawanda Williams officially retired Dec. 13, 2024. Williams' service began in February 1981, following in her aunt'...
- + Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Gray Relinquishes Responsibility of SRU in Ceremony—FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – After two years of support to recovering Soldiers, Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Gray relinquished his responsibility to the Soldier R...
- + Sage Eagle 25-1 Prepares Guard Defenders, Green Berets for the Future Fight—Approximately 230 Airmen from more than 30 security forces units across the Air National Guard converged in Kentucky for Sage Eagle 25-1 — a recurring...
- + What Is DACO Anyway?—You may often hear the term “DACO” being thrown around when it comes to DoDIN operations and defense, but what does DACO really mean and how is it use...
- + Schriever Fire Department acknowledged for highest levels of excellence—With 71,486 personnel, $4,365,915 in economic impact to the local area, and billions of dollars of weapon systems infrastructure, paired with living i...
- + XVIII Airborne Corps Hosts 2025 Best Career Counselor Competition—Career counselors and retention NCOs representing units from across the XVIII Airborne Corps participated in the 2025 Career Counselor of the Year and...
- + Fort Gregg-Adams leaders look for ways to partner with Hopewell Water Renewal—HOPEWELL, Va. — Fort Gregg-Adams leaders toured Hopewell’s wastewater treatment facility Thursday morning to enhance awareness on integrated wastewate...
- + Horses: From Historical Battlefields to Healing Invisible Wounds—JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.— Service members living on many Air Force Bases often ask, ‘Why are there horse stables on an Air Force Base?” Formerly...
- + Fortitude and service: Training and mobilizations set the tempo for 2024—A review of the training, mobilizations and significant highlights of the Oregon National Guard in operations both home and abroad. [Author: John Hugh...
- + TACOM Use of Hi-Demand by MG Shelton E. Lollis—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 3 (May–June 1970)...
- + DPAA and 7th Infantry Division Honor Fallen Korean War Soldiers—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency solemn mission is to identify and return the remains of U.S. service members who never came home. This work fulf...
- + DPAA and 7th Infantry Division Honor Fallen Korean War Soldiers—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency solemn mission is to identify and return the remains of U.S. service members who never came home. This work fulf...
- + Taking excellence from the athletic field to the battlefield—WASHINGTON — The United States Military Academy has more than 4,000 cadets on campus every year, and each of them participates in some form of athleti...
- + The 28th Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge—A narrative of the 28th Infantry Division's action in World War II's Battle of the Bulge.
- + Army approves tuition assistance increase, adjusts credentialing program—WASHINGTON — The Army announced today policy updates to a pair of voluntary education programs for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. ...
- + SBD 1 commander tours 21st CES—U.S. Space Force Col. Kenneth Klock, Space Base Delta 1 commander, took a tour of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Nov. 21, as part of a larger survey...
- + MIS Averts Panic in Japanese Balloon Attack (DEC 1944)—In December 1944, Military Intelligence Service personnel stepped in when the Imperial Japanese Army attempted a balloon bomb attack on the western Un...
- + SIS Uncovers Soviet Infiltration of Manhattan Project (20 DEC 1946)—On Dec. 20, 1946, Army linguist Merideth Gardner and codebreakers from the U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Service exposed a conspiracy to collect atomi...
- + West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North Class 63 Graduates 90 Cadets—The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North program, located in Kingwood, West Virginia, graduated 90 cadets as a part of...
- + USACE Nashville District awards contracts for Old Hickory tornado recovery—Near the one-year anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that severely damaged Old Hickory Lock & Dam and the Rockland Recreation area on Dec. 9, 2023, t...
- + USACE Nashville District Awards Contracts for Repairs to Old Hickory Lock & Dam and Rockland Recreation Area—Near the one-year anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that severely damaged Old Hickory Lock & Dam and the Rockland Recreation area on Dec. 9, 2023, t...
- + The U.S. Navy’s Cybersecurity Program Office (PMW 130) leads the charge in implementing zero trust architecture in unmanned systems—The U.S. Navy’s Cybersecurity Office, Program Management Warfare (PMW) 130, worked alongside the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Program Executive Of...
- + CH2M Hill Awarded $80 Million Contract for Environmental Compliance Support—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic has awarded an $80 million contract to CH2M Hill, a Virginia Beach-based subsidiary of Jacobs. T...
- + Louisville District announces new ERCIP projects for 2025—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is launching several critical projects under the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Pr...
- + USACE upgrades fueling infrastructure at WPAFB—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District recently completed a $21 million project to upgrade the fueling infrastructure at Wright-Patterso...
- + Louisville District USACE continues to support Hurricane Helene Recovery in North Carolina—When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, it left communities without basic resources and caused significant infrastructure damage, as well as more th...
- + U.S. Army, BR Zydeco Partnership Brings ‘Battle of the Bands’ to River Center—BATON ROUGE, La.— The U.S Army and Zydeco Hockey partnered and invited local high school bands for a ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition during Zydeco’s...
- + Green Goblin hones readiness, preps 1 CTCS for Great Power Competition—Green Goblin is one of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron’s premier readiness exercises with a primary objective of training and evaluating combat camera ...
- + U.S. NAVY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE HAWAII-CALIFORNIA TRAINING AND TESTING DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/OVERSEAS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT; ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETINGS AND INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS—JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Department of the Navy (Navy) (including both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps), as the lead agenc...
- + Finding connections in isolation during the holidays—As the winter holidays approach, there is a serene silence of a fresh snowfall, temperatures plunge to below freezing, and the days grow even shorter....
- + NY Guard Soldiers and an Airman mark National Guard birthday with cake cutting ceremony—LATHAM, N.Y. -- Two New York National Guard Soldiers and an Airman commemorated the National Guard’s 388th birthday at New York National Guard headqua...
- + USINDOPACOM hosts Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2—AIEA, Hawaii - Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted 36 senior U.S. and international military and civilian officials ...
- + Casing of colors ceremony held with deployment imminent—FORT JOHNSON, La. — More than 2,500 Soldiers are preparing to deploy in the coming weeks from Fort Johnson to Mihail Kogalniceau Air Base in Romania. ...
- + Third AF command team connects with 86 AW Airmen to learn missions—The Third Air Force command team, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, visited multiple units with...
- + Sudden Crisis – 2024—Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point security and emergency personnel were evaluated on their response to various simulated scenarios that reinforce ...
- + Writer sees life through lens, finds solace through photography—FORT JOHNSON, La. — As I reflect on my journey through life, I can’t help but acknowledge the profound impact photography has had on my mental health ...
- + From concept to command: Celebrating five years of the U.S. Space Force—The U.S. Space Force officially turns five years old Dec. 20, 2024. But what have these years looked like from an installation perspective? [Author: K...
- + NAVFAC MIDLANT Awards $10 Million Contract for Architect-Engineer Services in Great Lakes, Illinois AOR—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded Miller-Remick LLC, Cherry Hill, New Jersey a $10 million firm-fixed...
- + “Buck Sergeant” Training Program: 50th SFS support Guardian, Airmen development—Be it mentorship or professional development opportunities, units under Space Base Delta 1 are wasting no time supporting the Guardian and Airmen Deve...
- + Thinking strategically: Space Delta 7 advancing the ISR mission—Members of Space Delta 7 - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance are getting after the mission and thinking strategically while they do it. Co...
- + 2024 Europe Best Medic Competition winners announced—LANDSTUHL, Germany – More than forty Soldiers representing twenty-three U.S. Army teams from various commands across the European theater, and a team ...
- + 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight December 2024—U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Spitzer is a vehicle mechanic for the 167th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight ...
- + First Military Housing Project since WWII moves forward at Fort Buchanan—The Fort Buchanan new housing complex construction, the first Army housing development in the installation since World War II, continues to move forwa...
- + NAVSUP FLCJ announces Sailors of the Year for 2024—Capt. Matthew Bolls, Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Commanding Officer, announced the NAVSUP FLCJ Sailors of the Yea...
- + The American Red Cross Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to SUPSHIP Newport News—Newport News, Va – On December 12, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, Newport News (SUPSHIPNN) hosted a special visit from the Americ...
- + Breaking barriers, building strength: Women in the armed forces—CAMP ADAZI, Latvia – Participants from over 10 countries gathered for the Women in the Armed Forces Conference: Women, Peace, Security, an event focus...
- + WWII veteran’s son shares father’s journey from RCAF sergeant-pilot to commissioned USAAC pilot—With just $10 in his pocket, 20-year-old Charles “Charlie” Wilson hitch-hiked to Canada from his hometown of Ft. Worth, Texas, in 1942, to begin his m...
- + 2nd Cavalry Regiment Builds Expertise Ahead of MAPS II Rollout—VILSECK, Germany — U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment are honing their skills with the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing...
- + Around and About Fort Drum: Gherardini Military Police Station—Fort Drum’s Gherardini Military Police Station is named after a military police Soldier who died during combat in Vietnam and was posthumously awarded...
- + USO Holiday Tour Live at NSA Souda Bay—NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 11, 2024) The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Navy Admiral Christopher W. Grady, and e...
- + USAG Yongsan-Casey and 210 FAB Soldiers discover rich culture and history in Dongducheon—58 of Area I’s newest Soldiers and civilians experienced the surrounding community of Dongducheon city (DDC) in a whole new way on Nov. 21 and Dec. 13...
- + Bomber Task Force 25-1 advances interoperability with NATO partners and Allies—RAF FAIRFORD, England –The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 4 – Dec. 12, 2024 for Bomber Task Force 25-1. [Aut...
- + U.S Special Operations Command Conducts Joint Tabletop Exercise with Poland Special Operations Command—U.S Special Operations Forces (SOF) conducted a tabletop exercise (TTX) with Polish Special Operations Forces (POLSOF), from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2024,...
- + USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Baumholder community town hall boosts transparency—U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz held a town hall and information forum at the Rheinlander Community Center on Smith Barracks, Dec. 10. [Author: Lin...
- + From arrival to mission-ready: PERSCO’s commitment—When service members arrive in theater and begin their deployment journey, they must first complete a series of steps before they even set foot in lod...
- + Dedicated CATC Camp Fuji Employee Awarded Civilian Service Commendation Medal—Innovative and dedicated CATC Camp Fuji employee awarded Civilian Service Commendation medal for work that impacts quality of life on base. [Author: S...
- + AFCENT AWC aids multinational exercise—U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – U.S. Air Forces Central’s Air Warfare Center just completed one of the most comprehensive multinational ...
- + Carrier Air Wing 5 holds change of command—Capt. Patrick S. Corrigan turned command of the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 over to Capt. Brian Kesselring in a change of command ceremony at Marine Corp...
- + Monarch Butterfly Conservation Partnership Celebration—Senior leaders from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Defense, hosted a celebration of a ...
- + Fleet Activities Okinawa Holds Change of Command Ceremony—The U.S. Navy's Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) held a change of command ceremony on December 12, 2024, at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, during which ...
- + SECDEF visits Japan, highlights multilateral cooperation and U.S.-Japan alliance—Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Japan from Dec. 8-11, meeting with defense officials, senior U.S. and Japanese leaders to reaffirm the two nati...
- + Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 3 Holds Change of Command Ceremony—Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 3 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, California, Nov. 21, 2024....
- + USACE awards $4.87 million construction contract for USFS Visitor Center at Lake Isabella—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $4.87 million construction contract on Dec. 10 to R2Build Co. of Laguna Hills for const...
- + Inspectors find no damage at Martis Creek Dam after magnitude 5.8 quake—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District conducted an inspection Dec. 10 at Martis Creek Dam following a reported 5.8 magnitude earthquake...
- + USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. & USS Michael Murphy Return to Pearl Harbor after Deployment—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returned to their homeport, Joi...
- + Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill Posts Information Prepared for Community Representation Initiative—JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – On Dec. 2, 2024, the elected members of the Community Representation Initiative (CRI) submitted a petition to...
- + Just Landed: December 2024 Newcomers—The 908th Flying Training Wing welcomes the following members to the unit. [Author: Bradley Clark]
- + EMF 150-Bravo Sailors recognized for Keen Sword 25 excellence—Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific, honored Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo Sailors for their exceptiona...
- + 2024 Ace of Races Marathon—The 49th Wing hosted the 2nd annual Ace of Races Marathon at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 7, 2024, consisting of a full and half marathon...
- + 2nd Lt. Eric Wills leads the way on and off the rugby field—As a part of the Team Tyndall community, it's not uncommon to encounter leaders who embody the values of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie. Drawing...
- + DoD SkillBridge Opens Doors and Brings Transitioning Service Members New Opportunities—This professional partnership offers opportunities to active-duty service members to help support their post-transition goals and career paths. After ...
- + U.S. Army Medics Train with Navy Corpsmen aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)—Integration between military branches allows for greater strategic and tactical advantages which is why cooperation is key to military success. Four U...
- + U.S. Army Medics Train with Navy Corpsmen aboard USS Ronald Reagan—Integration between military branches allows for greater strategic and tactical advantages which is why cooperation is key to military success. Four U...
- + Don’t bet on the weather: The role hydropower plays in balancing the grid during extreme circumstances—The power grid produces as it is consumed. Energy production rises and falls in tandem with human activity, allowing electricity to flow continuously ...
- + Fort Carson spouse named Army’s best—Kimberly Gold was named the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year for their work in the Fort Carson community throughout last year. [Aut...
- + ‘That was our Fight—to Keep them Alive’: Battle of the Bulge on its 80th Anniversary—Retired U.S. Army Lt. Katherine Nolan, a frontline nurse with the Army's 53rd Field Hospital in Europe in WW II, gives an eyewitness account of her re...
- + Mobile District hosts ACF water manuals update—MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, hosted a public meeting at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center on Dec. ...
- + Fort Carson gate named in tribute to Medal of Honor recipients—Fort Carson officially broke ground on the future site of the new “Freedom Gate” sign during a ceremony Aug. 14, 2024, in honor of 4th Infantry Divisi...
- + NUWC Division Newport senior technologist receives ONR award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Science—David Pistacchio, a senior technologist in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Chief Technology Office, was selected for the 2...
- + Senior Leaders, Honorary Commanders Team Up To “Feed The Troops”—433rd Airlift Wing senior leaders and Honorary Commanders teamed up to spread some cheer by serving holiday-style meals to Airmen at the Live Oak Dini...
- + Lt. Col. Patrick assumes command of 433rd Operations Group—Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Patrick accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing Operations Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Bob Hope Audito...
- + Fort McCoy’s South Barracks Project reaches 59 percent completion—On Dec. 12, workers were braving below-zero wind chills to continue interior and exterior work on the fiscal year 2022-funded Transient Training Troop...
- + Bridging the Gap: ANPs at Creech AFB Improve Squadron Medical Readiness—The new Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner career field has grown significantly and improved squadron medical readiness by bridging the gap between medica...
- + Young 75th SFS MWD deploys in first year—Military working dog (MWD) DDuke, 75th Security Forces Squadron’s newest and youngest MWD, is on his first deployment with his handler Staff Sgt. Dani...
- + Successful Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 Limited User Test—On December 11, 2024, Soldiers from the 1-14 Field Artillery Regiment launched two Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 missiles from a High Mobility ...
- + Bobby Bartlett lauded for half century of stewardship at Dale Hollow Lake—CELINA, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett attended both the 50th and 75th anniversaries of Dale Hollow Dam and has been a steward of ...
- + SUBASE celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Chapel on the Thames—Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Chapel on the Thames during a special event in the C...
- + Funeral honors program serves America with timeless tradition—The Department of Defense provides funeral honors services when requested at no cost to families, per Public Law 106-65. Most U.S. Army garrisons h...
- + SUBASE celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Chapel on the Thames—Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Chapel on the Thames during a special event in the C...
- + Leading—Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Lapierre poses for a photo, Nov. 14, 2024. Lapierre was asked to share a memorable moment throughout his military career. [Auth...
- + Army Civilian leader retires after 35 years of making a difference—Renee Mosher knew she wanted to see what the world had to offer outside of her hometown in Glasgow, Kentucky, but she never would have guessed the pat...
- + 305th says ‘Can Do!’ to Japan Air Self-Defense Force interoperability training—The Japan Air Self-Defense Force visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from Dec. 9 - 11, 2024, for a subject matter expert exchange designed to enh...
- + Why I Serve: Twin Brothers, Sgt. Jaden Newbanks and Staff Sgt. Jorden Newbanks Develop Career Building Skills in the National Guard—Twin brothers, Army Sgt. Jaden Newbanks, a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist with the 851st Vertical Engineers and team lead in the Minnesota 55th CERF...
- + WADS strengthening U.S.-Malaysia partnership in air defense—The Western Air Defense Sector and Royal Malaysian Air Force 320 Squadron, Control and Reporting Center 1, recently strengthened their ties through a ...
- + Fort Leonard Wood leaders light installation’s Christmas tree during holiday celebration—Fort Leonard Wood leaders — with a little help from Santa and Mrs. Claus — flipped the switch Dec. 6 at Joint Services Park, lighting the installation...
- + A visionary educator: Shaping cadets and inspiring excellence—Lt. Col. Kevin Treat is a key figure in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, combining extensive operational experience w...
- + Newly Renovated Historic Building Reopens onboard Naval Station Norfolk for SCSTC Training—Surface Combat Systems Training Command Hampton Roads leadership held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official turnover of the newly renovated b...
- + CENTCOM International Night Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership and Unity—On Thursday, December 5, 2024, The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) hosted its 20th annual International Night. This annual event is a cherished celebra...
- + MacArthur Lock closing for seasonal repair, maintenance—SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Soo Locks’ MacArthur Lock will close for the Navigation Season to conduct seasonal repairs and maintenance on December 1...
- + MILITARY STAR® Celebrates Space Force’s Fifth Birthday with Exclusive Savings—DALLAS – In celebration of the youngest military branch turning five, MILITARY STAR® is rolling out exclusive one-day-only discounts for all cardmembe...
- + From pilot to deputy director, Walkley celebrates 25 years of service—Jeremy Walkley, a former helicopter pilot and now deputy director of Watervliet Arsenal’s newest directorate, marks 25 years of service to the U.S. Ar...
- + Contingencies, Container Ships, and Lighterage by COL Frank B. Case—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 2 (March–April 19...
- + Williams named Air University Chief Academic Officer and Provost—Dr. Yolanda Williams accepted the role of Air University’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer during an assumption of leadership ceremony at Maxwell A...
- + Air Force Culture and Language Center academic workshop—The Air Force Culture and Language Center hosted an academic workshop relating to the Russia-Ukraine war at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Nov. 12, ...
- + Cargo offload planned for motor vessel Tim S. Dool—CLEVELAND — Cargo operations and subsequent refloating attempts for the motor vessel Tim S. Dool are expected to begin December 12 and could continue ...
- + 148th Fighter Wing Recruits 101 Airmen in Fiscal Year 2024—The 148th Fighter Wing is rewriting the playbook on recruiting success, finishing fiscal year 2024 with a historic 101 enlistments, the highest number...
- + SECAF PhD Fellowship program leads to groundbreaking research in AI weather forecasting—U.S. Air Force Capt. P. Trent Vonich, Secretary of the Air Force PhD Fellow studying weather prediction, recently published a paper with his advisor D...
- + Civilian Intelligence Functional Advisory Council plays Air Force Wargame Indo-Pacific—The Civilian Intelligence Functional Advisory Council met at the Civilian Leadership Development School to discuss the development opportunities Air U...
- + International Officer School students visit Alabama Supreme Court—MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- A total of 34 international officer students from 27 different countries had the opportunity to visit the Alabama Supr...
- + Santa ‘not guilty’ of stealing Christmas—Christmas deliveries will continue this year. A jury comprised of C.C. Pinckney Elementary School students declared the man in the red suit not gui...
- + Innovation Research Task Force aims to support Great Power Competition efforts—The Innovation Research Task Force is gives Air War College and Air Command & Staff College students the opportunity to explore the heart of milit...
- + 3 welcomed into famed leadership club—Three noncommissioned officers were officially inducted into a prestigious association named after one of America’s greatest heroes, Dec. 3. Sgt. 1...
- + Two NY Air Guardsmen awarded for saving wingmen’s lives—Two Airmen from the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing were recognized for saving their fellow Airmen’s lives at an award ceremony held ...
- + AG student receives MacArthur Leadership award—One Reserve officer attending the Adjutant General School Captains Career Course, was referred to as the “number one captain out of 12 assigned” to hi...
- + HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! On Dec. 13, commissaries honor National Guard’s 388-year legacy—On Dec. 13, 1636, the Massachusetts Colony created an organized militia that would eventually become today’s National Guard. The Defense Commissary Ag...
- + Team Moody demonstrates mission capability to ACC command team—MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited Moody Air...
- + USAG Rheinland-Pfalz opens new hazardous waste storage facility—KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz celebrated the official opening of a new central hazardous waste storage facility with a ...
- + 'Tis the Season: Jackson kicks off holiday festivities—Hot cocoa was on order since the annual holiday tree lighting festival just happened to take place on one of the coldest days of this fledgling winter...
- + Take your pain out to lunch: An EOD technician’s perspective on perseverance—At a special leader professional development session with members of the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) met with one of the Army’s ...
- + Air Combat Command team visits Robins AFB—U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, and their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach ...
- + Airfield overrun extension project completed at Incirlik Air Base—On Dec. 12, 2024, the 39th Air Base Wing marked the completion of the airfield overrun extension project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. [Author: Capt...
- + APS-2 Coleman team hosts several groups of key partners, senior leaders at worksite—Over the past week the team at the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite hosted multiple groups of key partners and senior leaders at the site....
- + Forging Culinary Connections: The 3F1 Culinary Challenge at Sultan’s Inn DFAC—Services Airmen and their Turkish partners recently showcased their cooking skills during a Culinary Challenge at the Sultan’s Inn Dining Facility her...
- + Tri-Command Commanding General's Conversation With Republic of Korea Acting Minister of Defense—USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – On Dec. 12, 2024, Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon Ho held a video teleconference with Gen. Paul J. La...
- + MSC Recruiting Team Visits Guam, Holds Job Fair—Military Sealift Command (MSC) met with the public during a job fair in the Top o’ the Mar reception center at the Nimitz Hill Annex, in Asan, Guam, D...
- + USAG Okinawa Fitness Center: Strengthening Community Wellness Together—Torii Station, Japan -- Working out is essential for building a stronger body, but it’s just as important for mental health. Exercise reduces stress, ...
- + Armed Forces of the Philippines launches NGAUS-inspired Reservist Organization—Over 2,000 Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservists, active duty leaders, and members of the Guam and Hawaii National Guard State Partnership Progra...
- + U.S. Air Force 51st LRS, KSC build relationships, readiness—The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron coordinated with 7th Air Force to practice a new interactive strategy with the Korean Service Corps Pyeontaek Mo...
- + U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Branch Clinic Futenma Opens Newly Remodeled Medical and Dental Clinic—USNHO remodeled two of the branch clinics on MCAS Futenma [Author: Isaac Savitz]
- + The Scuba Steve Show—Staff Sgt. Steve Roose freelances as rodeo clown in his free time. [Author: Sgt. 1st Class William Prahl]
- + From Marine green to Navy blue - 16-year Marine Corps veteran becomes Navy medical officer—MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Former U.S. Marine Corps master sergeant traded in her Marine green for Navy blue, commissioning as an officer into the U.S...
- + Oregon Guard Snipers Compete in National Championship—Oregon Army National Guard snipers demonstrate their precision marksmanship skills while competing against 35 teams from U.S. military branches and in...
- + Soldier picks up discipline in Army, finds it’s not heavy—It’s pronounced Ach·ta·baů-skē. It’s Polish. Most just call him Ski or A-C-H, but almost no one calls him Sgt. Jacob Achtabowski unless it is for offi...
- + Naval Medical Center San Diego Celebrates Match Day 2024 Success—Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) marked another triumphant chapter in medical education and readiness as Uniformed Services University of the He...
- + Command and controlling in the classroom and at the dorms—Command and control is the nervous system of a military installation, responsible for ensuring communication between units, and directing resources to...
- + 176th Maintenance Squadron fields helicopter engine test stand—176th Maintenance Squadron fields helicopter engine test stand [Author: David Bedard]
- + District hosts Little Colorado River Project Industry Day—WINSLOW, Ariz. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, in partnership with Navajo County, hosted the Little Colorado River Project In...
- + Empowering others: A personal journey to leadership and Equal Opportunity —MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- For Staff Sgt. Valesia Williams, the Air Force is more than a career, it is a calling to make a difference in the live...
- + GE HealthCare joins the Army’s PaYS Program—General Electric (GE) HealthCare started its partnership with the Army Reserve by establishing the Military Externship Program for Biomedical Equipmen...
- + Navy Clinic Uses Mario Kart to Drive Home Anti-DUI Message—The Naval Health Clinic Lemoore is taking an innovative approach to drunk driving education by combining video games with impairment simulation. [Auth...
- + Volunteer spirit, hard work in paying respect to those buried at cemetery during Wreaths Across America—Whether it is being involved to gain solace in losing a loved one in service to our country or giving back to honor those who served, Wreaths Across A...
- + Guard members, Joint Service Staff come together to spread Holiday Magic—For more than 300 Washington National Guard families, this year’s holiday season was made a little more magical thanks to the Joint Services Support’s...
- + NUWC Division Newport hosts NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation delegation to foster further collaboration—The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Dec. 4 welcomed a delegation from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Science a...
- + Washington National Guard NCOs Advocate for Stronger Enlisted Corps in Thailand, Malaysia—A joint team of all-noncommissioned officers from the Washington Air and Army National Guard visited Thailand and Malaysia Dec. 1-5, 2024, to meet wit...
- + 914 AES Airmen receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award—Three 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award for actions during Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL in Augu...
- + AMOS Airmen conduct Exercise Internal Flex—The 621 Air Mobility Operations Squadron conducted Exercise INTERNAL FLEX 25-1 December 4-6 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. [Author: Capt. St...
- + Airmen of Note: Spreading holiday cheer, honoring tradition—The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force Band, performs for audiences across the nation showcasing their musical s...
- + Over 300 attend LRD Industry Day—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) hosted Industry Day on Wednesday, December 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:3...
- + Aviation spouse leaves bright mark on Fort Novosel—Carolyn Brown, Fort Novosel spouse and local artist, saw a need to help decorate an Aviation Captain’s Career Course (CCC) classroom with their update...
- + NMFDC welcomes new regional security manager—The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager, Nov. 18, 2024. [Author: Malcolm McClendo...
- + West Virginia Army National Guard Conducts Change of Responsibility—The West Virginia Army National Guard conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony at the West Virginia National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters, in ...
- + Pensacola Petty Officers Spread Holiday Cheer to Local Students—The Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA) and the installation’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) depart...
- + Team Beale continues winter tradition of trimming holiday tree—For most, putting the star on the top of the tree might mean pulling out a step ladder. For the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron’s (CES) electrical systems...
- + The Logistics Offensive: Maintenance Support Positive by LTC Paul F. Anderson—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 2 (March–April 19...
- + CRDAMC hosts annual flu and COVID-19 event—FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Nearly 300 beneficiaries conveniently received their vaccinations during the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center annual flu or C...
- + Wildcats help Soldiers and Families Prepare for Mobilization—Soldiers and staff members from the 81st Readiness Division recently held a Yellow Ribbon pre-deployment event in Jacksonville, Fla. to help mobilizin...
- + Check the TRICARE Network Provider Directories Ahead of 2025—If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contract...
- + Marathon Team takes Army-Navy Game Ball Run mantle, begins journey to D.C. Wednesday—WEST POINT, N.Y. -- The approximately 300-mile journey of the Army-Navy Ball Run begins Wednesday, Dec. 11, in front of Quarters 100 of U.S. Military ...
- + Marine Earns Award for Leadership, Initiative on Blount Island—U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer, Blount Island Command, presents Sgt. Tatiana Corbeil of Sarasota, Florida, with a Navy Achieve...
- + More ‘show’ and less ‘tell’ leads to more enlistments say Central California Army Recruiters—Army Recruiters in Central California say that young people don't want to hear old people talking about what they do, or did in the military, they wan...
- + Steel City Spark Cell Tackles Innovation Through Robotics and Defense Events—The Steel City Spark Cell continues to galvanize its role as an active member in the robotics and technology community, engaging in two high-profile e...
- + Norfolk Naval Shipyard begins issuance of individual toolkits to production workforce—As part of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) commitment to its workforce, the Production Resources Department (Code 900) has begun the rollout of provid...
- + NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic CO tours MCAS Cherry Point—The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic Commanding Officer U.S. Navy Capt. Ryan Carey and Deputy Assistant of Operations Bethani...
- + AFLCMC Leadership Log Episode 123: Command Chief Wieser on readiness “mindset”—AFLCMC Command Chief discusses readiness “mindset;” encourages leaders and Airmen to work with each other to bolster it. [Author: Joseph Danielewicz]
- + Kirtland AFB Welcomes First New Family Child Care Provider in Six Years—KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Families and leaders at Kirtland Air Force Base celebrated the opening of the base’s first new Family Child Care provi...
- + ODWC Recognizes Tulsa District Biologist for Partnership Efforts—OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee was recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation dire...
- + STARCOM highlights Guardian development at Spacepower Conference—At this week’s 2nd annual Space Force Association Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Florida, U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba, commander ...
- + AMC Lab Management: An Interview with Dr. Robert B. Dillaway, AMC’s Deputy for Laboratories—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 2 (March–April 19...
- + STARCOM highlights Guardian development at Spacepower Conference—At this week’s 2nd annual Space Force Association Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Florida, U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba, commander ...
- + Drones Fly, Rockets Soar: NAWCWD at STEAM Day—On Dec. 7, 115 students from the Oxnard Union High School District participated in the eighth annual STEAM Day at Oxnard High School, featuring two in...
- + Retiring from the Corps of Engineers: A Fond Farewell—For many long-serving U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, retirement is a bittersweet moment. On one hand, there is a sense of pride and accomplis...
- + Port Dogs deliver holiday cheer to Pituffik Space Base—JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — For over 20 years the U.S. Air Force has sustained a channel mission to provide essential food supplies to Pi...
- + Shipyard Spotlight: Madison Leon - Radiological Emergency Planning, Divisional Training Coordinator, and Command Emergency Planning Advisor—Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Emergency Planning Advisor, Divisional Training Coordinator, and Command Emergency Planning Advisor Madison Leon has wor...
- + Waterjets Expand Capabilities for Shop 11 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard—Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Shipfitter Shop (Shop 11) installed waterjets back in September, and they are used every day. The team uses them to cu...
- + SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN: Fisher House Foundation now accepting applications for 2025-2026 academic year—Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program is accepting applications for academic year 2025 – 2026, now through Feb. 12. The...
- + This Month in Fort McCoy History — December 2024—Fort McCoy, Wis., was established in 1909. Here is a look back at some installation history from December 2024 and back. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + From a small town to the cockpit of a Black Hawk helicopter—Whether you’re in your backyard or cheering at a game, you’ve probably looked up and seen a military aircraft flying through the sky. It’s one of thos...
- + Fort McCoy kicks off holiday season with 2024 Tree Lighting Ceremony—Fort McCoy community members participated in the 2024 Fort McCoy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 5 at McCoy’s Community Center at Fort McCoy....
- + Kirtland Air Force Base Receives Cutting-Edge Communications System—In April 2024, Kirtland Air Force Base achieved a major milestone with the installation of the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal at the 377th ...
- + AMCOM, AMC commander talk priorities and strategic initiatives—U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command leaders delivered a command update to Lt. Gen. Christopher O. Mohan, deputy commanding general and acting comma...
- + Expanded Circuit Rider Program at Cannon Air Force Base Enhances Access to Specialty Care—The 27th Special Operations Medical Group has expanded the Circuit Rider Program at Cannon Air Force Base to address the accessibility of medical spec...
- + Tyndall welcomes its newest K9 asset—The 325th Security Forces Squadron recently welcomed its newest asset to the team, Military Working Dog IInez. [Author: Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshir...
- + Unity Through Sacrifice, Navy Capt. Honors Pearl Harbor Legacy—Capt. Christopher Labissiere, commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Great Lakes, delivered a powerful Pearl Harbor Day speech in Batavia, Ill., hi...
- + ZeroEyes technology helps detect potential firearm threats—The rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base has set a precedent for innovation with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology being implemente...
- + As Dr. Mark Dertzbaugh Retires, MRDC Honors His Thirty-Plus Years of Service—For Dr. Mark Dertzbaugh, who retired Tuesday as the Principal Assistant for Research and Technology at the Medical Research and Development Command, o...
- + La. Guard conducts hyper-realistic disaster training in Georgia—The Louisiana National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) cond...
- + LCDR Patrick Baker named as the 2024 Recipient of the Admiral Merlin O'Neill Award—LCDR Patrick Baker was recently awarded and celebrated as the 2024 recipient of the Southern Maryland Chapter Military Officers Association of America...
- + New Technical Director for U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground named—Yuma native Ross Gwynn has been named as Yuma Proving Ground’s new technical director. [Author: Ana Henderson]
- + Rough River Lake staff help Mother Nature with tree plantings—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and volunteers took to the banks of Rough River Lake recently to complete a tree planting project that will provide benef...
- + U.S. Navy Optimizes Basic Military Training Program to 9 Weeks—The U.S. Navy has announced an optimization of its Basic Military Training (BMT) program, reducing the training schedule from 10 weeks to nine weeks e...
- + Systems Analysis in the U.S. Army Weapons Command by MG Henry A. Rasmussen—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 2 (March–April 19...
- + Army civilian protocol officer recognized for service at premier CBRNE formation—ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – A U.S. Army civilian protocol officer was recognized for her service at the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier Chemic...
- + Army civilian protocol officer recognized for service at premier US military CBRNE formation—ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – A U.S. Army civilian protocol officer was recognized for her service at the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier Chemic...
- + Talking Shop: Celebrating NNSY’s Woodcraft Shop (Shop 64)—Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Woodcraft Shop (Shop 64) is a support shop that assists with any job requirements pertaining to wood. From keel blocks...
- + Maryland Air Guardsmen graduate from inaugural Warrant Officer training—Two Maryland Air National Guard members, who were part of the first 30 Airmen to attend the newly formed U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training Schoo...
- + Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Corpsmen Support Community Emergency Preparedness Event—St. Mary's County Health Department and Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River collaborate during the November drive-through Routine Potassium Iodide Dist...
- + Indiana National Guard helps get water to southwest Indiana town—INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana National Guard continues to support communities around the state when requested. To help citizens in Jasonville area, H...
- + Stories from USS Iwo Jima – From Trinidad with Spirit—In the world of fast-paced change and digital distractions, Ensign Kareem Richardson, assigned to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), stands out as a testament to t...
- + Hospitalman Ma. Angeline Viernes: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Blue Jacket of the Year for 2024—Hospitalman Ma. Angeline Viernes finds meaning in her Navy Medicine career through the direct impact she and her peers have on the well-being of patie...
- + Volk Field Air National Guard Base welcomes new commander—CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. - Col. Timothy Guy assumed command of Volk Field Air National Guard Base from Col. Mathew Eakins during a change of command ceremon...
- + Back-to-back Corps of Engineers Installation Stakeholder POY winners at Holston—In 2023, Laura Peters, an environmental engineer at HSAAP, which is in Kingsport Tennessee, received the recognition. Daniel Reed, an environmental pr...
- + 3-10th LBCT Change of Responsibility Ceremony—U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Frame, incoming senior enlisted advisor for 3rd Light Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, takes part in 3-10th ...
- + Women in STEMM: A Journey of Authenticity and Empowerment—In the world of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM), for women striving to break through the male-dominated leadership ...
- + NAVFAC EURAFCENT Announces Cyprus Industry Day Event—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) expeditionary is scheduled to sponsor a Cyprus Industry Day Fo...
- + Giving back to the community: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz youth and BCSC team up for Angel Tree initiative—The spirit of giving was alive at the annual Angel Tree gift wrapping event, which brought together members of the Baumholder Youth Center’s Keystone ...
- + U.S. Special Operations Command and Swedish Forces Participate in Exercise Adamant Serpent 25—U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Swedish forces participated in Exercise Adamant Serpent 25 in Sweden Nov. 4 - 21, 2024. Adamant Serpent is a ...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Danny Janssen—Christmas Eve traditions vary from family to family—some attending church services, watching classic movies, or opening presents—but Danny Janssen has...
- + Austin observes trilateral Yama Sakura exercise; signifies commitment to peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific region—U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with military leaders from the U.S., Japan and Australia and recognized service members from each of...
- + U.S. Navy SEALs Train with Indian MARCOS During Exercise SANGAM 2024—U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators and Indian Navy Marine Commando (MARCOS) members completed a Joint Combined Exchange Training during Exerci...
- + SRF-JRMC Delivers the Holiday Spirit to Miura Shiratori-en—MUIRA, Japan – U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) delivered the spirit of the holidays to Miura Shirator...
- + Everything may be bigger in Texas, but APS-2 supply clerk in Italy is happy where she’s at—They say everything is bigger in Texas. When Federica Auteri visited Texas to see her father’s family, she was astounded by how big everything was. Th...
- + Everything may be bigger in Texas, but Leghorn APS-2 supply clerk is happy where she’s at—They say everything is bigger in Texas. When Federica Auteri visited Texas to see her father’s family, she was astounded by how big everything was. Th...
- + DHA Research & Engineering visits NAMRU San Antonio—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - (Dec. 10, 2024) - Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defe...
- + Navy Hosts Board of Water Supply to Discuss Drinking Water Technical Memo—HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Navy hosted a meeting with members of its Swarm Team and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and its consultants at the Mi...
- + Groundbreaking for clinic that will stand as a symbol of care, dedication, excellence at MCAS Miramar—The Branch Health Clinic at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony, marking the sta...
- + 14th chief of Navy Medical Corps meets medical leaders at Camp Pendleton in final visit as corps chief—Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), director of the Defense Health Network Pacific (DHN-PR), and chief of the Na...
- + Joshua Carlisle is Assigned to 8th Army—Jasper, AL native, Army 1SG Joshua Carlisle Carlisle is assigned to Eighth Army, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, and has 21 years of military service...
- + Yama Sakura 87 Showcases Partnership, Readiness at Sagami Army Depot—Military leaders from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Eastern Army, U.S. Army Japan (USARJ), U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the 593rd Expeditio...
- + 403rd AFSB volunteers hosts community relations event with local youth soccer club—CAMP WALKER, South Korea – The 403rd Army Field Support Brigade hosted a community relations event in support of the United States Forces Korea Good N...
- + Medical group earns top marks from safety organization—JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The 673d Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, has once again been recognized fo...
- + Legacy Renewed: Activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron—Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for th...
- + New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman—The F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, developed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, over 20 years ago, is moving to Holloman AFB, N...
- + Family Legacy—Bromley is one of five family members who have served in the U.S. Air Force as in-flight refueling specialists. Through multiple generations of in-fli...
- + Tree Lighting Ceremony illuminates the holidays at NHB—By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer - The holiday season at Naval Hospital Bremerton for decades has been a time when a num...
- + Students honor veterans—Ellis D. Parker Elementary School held a schoolwide program to honor veterans Nov. 7, 2024. [Author: Brittany Trumbull]
- + Altus AFB inspires future aviators at AIM fair—The 97th Air Mobility Wing’s Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team hosted an aviation fair at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, ...
- + Hurlburt Field Tree Lighting ceremony kicks off holiday season—HURLBURT FIELD, Fla.— Airmen and their families kicked off the holiday season with the annual Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting ceremony held at the...
- + Maj. Gen. Welsh Reappointed as State’s Adjutant General—Governor-elect Bob Ferguson recently announced that he reappointed Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh as the state’s adjutant general, serving as director of the Wa...
- + Troop Support dress clothing supervisor, Medical team win DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Awards—Six members of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain Customer Pharmacy Operations Center team and supervisor of the Clothi...
- + USNS Patuxent Returns Home in Time for Christmas—Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, De...
- + Maryland National Guard Hosts 250th Annual Pass in Review for the 175th Infantry Regiment—DUNDALK, Md. – The Maryland Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment commemorated their 250th anniversary with a Pass in Review on...
- + ‘More than a uniform,’ C&T provides first Space Force physical training uniform—New Space Force physical training gear is now available at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores across the country to support nearly 1,000 Guard...
- + SWIFT Nutrition Class Boosts Airman Performance—Airmen from Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, gathered for a nutrition class hosted by the New Hampshire National Guard’s Soldier Wellness...
- + Collaboration, education key at Clothing and Textiles ‘A Day in the Life’ event—Educating fellow team members on their respective job roles highlighted the interconnectivity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing a...
- + University of Southern Florida welcomes Navy leadership to forge stronger medical ties—The University of South Florida (USF) hosted the U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Rear Adm. Darin K. Via ...
- + C&T director introduces new coin at first town hall—A coin designed especially for Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain was introduced to the workforce during a to...
- + Investing in families: Andrews breaks ground on $25M child development center—A new era of child care and family support began as leaders and community members gathered Dec. 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for a new ...
- + C&T hosts 10th annual industry event, instills collaboration, communication—More than 1,000 representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency, military services and domestic clothing and textiles industrial base participated i...
- + IN A FIRST, BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPT SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED FROM GUAM—The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Defense partners, successfully conducted a live intercept of a ballistic missile ta...
- + ACC leaders visit command’s sole C2 wing—U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 505th Command and...
- + Army HRC Eases Access to Transition Assistance Program Initiatives—Transition Assistance Program (TAP) officials at U.S. Army Human Resources Command recently announced that the first General Officer or a member of th...
- + TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Los Angeles County, California, due to Wildfire—FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Los Angeles County, California, may receive emergency presc...
- + Governor Glenn Youngkin attends Holiday Helper Open House to help bring joy to military families—FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. – Virginia Governor Glenn A. Youngkin was among the guests of honor Dec. 6 at the Holiday Helper Association’s open house. [Auth...
- + ‘Warrior Medics’ command team: 'Take care of each other during holidays'—Major Gen. Michael L. Yost, the AR-MEDCOM commanding general, and his command team, urged his "Warrior Medics" to look out for their battle buddies du...
- + North Carolina Senator Ted Budd Visits Weapons Training Battalion—On December 5, 2024, Weapons Training Battalion, Training Command, welcomed North Carolina Senator Ted Budd and members of his staff to an orientation...
- + Massachusetts Guardsman promoted to New York National Guard one-star general—Boston, Massachusetts — Lakeville resident Kenneth P. Wisniewski III was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the New York Army National Guard...
- + Air Logistics Complex commanders held 2024 summit—The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex held a summit for senior leaders, Nov. 13-14, 2024, here to discuss updates and outlooks on various programs. ...
- + Military Sealift Command Takes Delivery of USNS Robert F. Kennedy—Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 8) was delivered to Military Sealift Command (MSC) today, in San Diego, Calif. [Author: Sarah C...
- + USACE Savannah District holds Camp Butner Formerly Used Defense Site public meeting—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, held a public meeting at the Butner Town Hall Dec. 4, 2024, to discuss upcoming remedial actions ...
- + Domestic violence conviction sends Army Non-Commissioned Officer to prison—A military judge sentenced Sgt. Bernard Bright, 31, to three months confinement, reduction in rank to private E-1 and a bad conduct discharge for dome...
- + Successful flight tests for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Radar—On December 6, 2024, 3-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion; Army Test and Evaluation Command and Program Executive Office Missiles and Space successful...
- + Super Contact Team by the staff of Army Logistician, Thomas A. Johnson, Editor—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 1 (January–Februa...
- + Incorporate risk management into your holiday festivities—By incorporating risk management into your holiday festivities will keep you and your loved ones safe. [Author: Master Sgt. Lisa Gonzales]
- + Take the Scam out of the Holiday Season—By Douglas H Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton public affairs officer – In early November the Defense Health Agency sent out a cautionary note about a f...
- + 310th Space Wing reservists transition to U.S. Space Force active duty—U.S. Space Command announced the selection of 252 Air Force Reserve Airmen for transfer to the active-duty U.S. Space Force last week under the Space ...
- + Fort McCoy staff preparing Whitetail Ridge Ski Area for late-December 2024 opening—Staff with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) are working to get Whitetail Ridge Ski Area for opening in ...
- + Corps of Engineers releases flows at Reservation Dam, Lake Traverse—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is releasing a small amount of flow at Reservation Dam to help maintain Lake Traverse water level...
- + Navy Unaccompanied Housing Resolves to ‘Forge Communities of Excellence’ with a Three-Tiered Plan for Long-Term Improvements—WASHINGTON – The Navy is making substantial strides towards improving the resident experience at Navy unaccompanied housing (UH) and have begun execut...
- + Patient and Family Partnership Council puts the patient in patient care—FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – Community members on Munson Army Health Center’s Patient and Family Partnership Council convened at the health center for a...
- + US Army civilian helps to safeguard American forces from blast overpressure injuries—FORT CARSON, Colo. – A U.S. Army civilian safety manager was recently recognized for contributing to the blast overpressure standards for the U.S. mil...
- + Corps of Engineers awards contract for a new lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam—MONACA, Pa. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has awarded a nearly $770 million contract to construct a new 110-foot by 600-foot ...
- + Fires from Above: MARFOR SPACECOM Fuels New Strategies at Fire Support Rehearsal Exercise—COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – U.S. Marines from across the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) converged with service members from U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) to ref...
- + Argentine, U.S. Marines visit NAVSCIATTS.—Marines and Sailors welcomed two Argentine marines, Tiente de Navio Gaston Brancatto and Subofficial Segundo Sebastian Correa, to the Naval Small Craf...
- + 16th Air Force strengthens strategic partnerships, increases interoperability in NATO’s largest cyber defense exercise—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – LACKLAND, Texas – Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) participated in NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise, Nov. 30 – De...
- + Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region—The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that cap...
- + Navy Centralizes Exceptional Family Member Program—The Navy announced it is updating its Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to align to DoD standardization policy in NAVADMIN 246/24. [Author: Pet...
- + Civil support team completes interagency certificates—The 41st Civil Support Team, 75th Troop Command were evaluated in an interagency exercise at the Jim Beam Book Noe plant in Boston, Kentucky. This ...
- + Sling Stone enhances warfighter capabilities, defense of Guam—ASAN, Guam – U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conducted a capabilities exercise named Sling Stone Dec. 4 to 10 to enhance warfighter capabilities and rehears...
- + Grand Forks AFB prepares Eielson Elementary for demolition, advances Twining School project—Airmen from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing joined Grand Forks Public Schools volunteers to clean out the vacant Carl Ben Eielson School by removing tra...
- + Air Force names first female SERE specialist to chief master sergeant rank—Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlis...
- + Winter driving in Germany: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz provides guidance for a smooth ride—As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, drivers across Germany/Europe are gearing up for the challenges of winter driving. Whether commuti...
- + Enhanced Use Lease Partner Grand Sky Receives $11 Million Grant to Build New Fire Station—The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has has awarded Grand Sky a federal grant of $11 million through the Defense Community Infrastru...
- + Your ride arriving now: Maxwell AFB strikes agreement with Uber—Base officials announced today that they have reached an agreement with the ride-share service, Uber, to operate on base at Maxwell Air Force Base and...
- + Logistics in the Republic of Vietnam by COL Thomas J. McDonald—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 1 (January–Februa...
- + Fort Drum moving to new system for Soldiers to schedule household goods shipments—Fort Drum Soldiers and families will experience a new way to schedule household goods shipments with the transition to Global Household Goods Contract...
- + Brothers in service: JMC’s Milch leads sibling’s hometown promotion ceremony—Lt. Col. Jeffrey Milch, the occupational and environmental physician for the Joint Munitions Command, recently served a distinguished role in support ...
- + U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs visits U.S. European Command—U.S. European Command’s Chief of Staff U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Pete Andrysiak hosted the first-ever U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs Amb. Micha...
- + Former USNA Midshipmen Discuss Working as a Team, On and Off the Field—This December, in what is undoubtedly one of football’s most widely-known rivalries, the Navy Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy will be ...
- + Exercise Steadfast Dagger trains Allied Reaction Force capability to fuse multi-domain effects on battlespace—NATO service members from across the alliance wrapped up Exercise Steadfast Dagger 2024 at the Joint Warfare Center on Dec. 5. NATO’s premier crisis ...
- + A Reminder of Home: U.S. Soldiers and NATO Allies Celebrate the Coming of Christmas—Holiday Cheer, Camaraderie, and Cultural Exchange: U.S. Soldiers and members of the NATO multinational battle group gathered together to celebrate the...
- + USNS Charles Drew Visits Aeta School during Community Outreach—Military Sealift Command (MSC) Civilian Mariners (CIVMARs) assigned to dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) participated in a co...
- + When not at work, Dülmen APS-2 maintenance planner enjoys repurposing ‘weird stuff’—When Daniel Erdmann is not at the Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite in Dulmen where he serves as a maintenance planner, he can often be found visit...
- + Michigan National Guard applauds historic Liberian Non-commissioned Officer Academy pilot course—CAREYSBURG, Liberia – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have achieved an historic milestone by initiating their own Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) Aca...
- + Maintenance Officer Rooted in Guam Returns Home for OCD 24—U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Martin Perez, deputy commander of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, returned home to Guam to support Oper...
- + Photo Story: 2024 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolls through Fort McCoy—The 2024 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train went through Fort McCoy, Wis., on Dec. 9, 2024, on its way from Tomah to Sparta, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Santa’s Grey Sleigh Arrives Early in the Pacific as OCD 24 Kicks Off—High above the Pacific, Santa’s grey sleighs roared to life Dec. 8 as C-130 Hercules aircrews from five allied nations began dropping humanitarian-lik...
- + Sunrise native serves alongside Sailors at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay—Courtesy story by Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach Millington, Tenn. - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashleigh Anne Champagnie, a nativ...
- + Army units spread holiday cheer through Toy Ruck March at Camp Humphreys—CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Soldiers, family members and civilians across U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys marched with holiday spirit and heavy rucksac...
- + USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Attends the Reagan National Defense Forum—A detailed account following the Reagan National Defense Forum and the USS Ronald Reagan Sailors chosen to attend. [Author: Petty Officer 2nd Class So...
- + Pushing behavioral health care forward: Q&A with an Army BH officer—8th TSC's public affairs office recently had the opportunity to speak with an 8th TSC officer who just returned from Mongolia where she provided behav...
- + In Retrospect NHRC Researcher Lieutenant Matthew Peterson’s Journey of Service and Discovery in the U.S. Navy—SAN DIEGO – From the lecture halls of academia to the decks of naval ships, Lt. Matthew Peterson has embarked on an extraordinary journey of personal ...
- + University of Hawai’i, US Navy, and US Marine Corps Establish 10-Year Natural and Cultural Resources Management Agreement for Bases in Hawai‘i—HONOLULU – The University of Hawai‘i (UH) and the Department of the Navy (DoN) have signed a historic 10-year agreement to support the protection and ...
- + HM2 Alyssa Ziska-Ortega of Laredo, Texas promoted to Petty Officer First Class—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO–FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 9, 2024) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alyssa Ziska-Ortega, of Laredo, Texas, the executive assistant ...
- + Maj. Gen. Dixon assumes command of Joint Task Force North—U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Henry S. Dixon assumes command of Joint Task Force North from U.S. Army Maj. Gen Matthew D. Smith. [Author: Capt. Benjamin McKnigh...
- + Navy Reserve NMRTCSD Hosts Leadership Training Weekend to Strengthen Force Readiness—Navy Reserve Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego (NR NMRTCSD) hosted a leadership-focused training weekend, bringing together reser...
- + TOP-RANKED WARRANT OFFICER RETIRES AFTER 36 YEARS OF SERVICE—Jeffery Coble of Plainfield says “It was an Honor to Serve” After Decades of Keeping Soldiers Equipped and Armed. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jeffery Cob...
- + Tyndall increases readiness with aircrew CBRN equipment—Tyndall increases readiness with aircrew CBRN equipment [Author: Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire]
- + Navy Reserve Center Sioux Falls holds Change of Command Ceremony—Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Sioux Falls held a change of command ceremony on December 7, 2024, in which Lt. Cmdr. Jason R. McKay was relieved by Lt. Cm...
- + Remains of World War II Airman returned home—New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers carried a flag draped coffin in a ceremony attended by family members, friends, and state Veteran organization...
- + Gaining Altitude: December 2024 Promotions—The 908th Flying Training Wing congratulates the following members who promoted recently. [Author: Bradley Clark]
- + USMA Cadets Visit Cincinnati, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division—On November 14, 2024, cadets from the United States Military Academy (USMA) visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio Rive...
- + NPS Advances Operational Energy Through Innovative Educational Programs—The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has supported the advancement of operational energy in the naval services through the development of defense-focus...
- + NMRTC Camp Pendleton remembers Pearl Harbor—Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton held a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Event on Dec. 6, 2024, on the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleto...
- + Moody AFB houses Lowndes County firefighters following floods—MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – In the wake of a flooding event that occurred in early Nov., 2024, Moody Air Force Base Fire Department stepped up to offe...
- + Marine Corps’ Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) production remains on schedule with deliveries beginning in January—In June 2024, the Marine Corps awarded a production contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for the Mobile Command Vehicle (...
- + Fort McCoy’s East Barracks Project makes steady progress as December 2024 begins—The Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, also known as the fiscal year 2023 Transient Training Troops Barracks Project, continues to move forward with st...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 2—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 3,...
- + Photo Story: December 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 1—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Dec. 2,...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 8—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 26...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 7—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 25...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 6—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 13...
- + Many Celebrate Completion of Bois Brule Levee Project—St. Louis District’s interdisciplinary project delivery team with support from the project sponsor, the Bois Brule Levee Drainage and Levee District, ...
- + The Last Hercules: The 911th Airlift Wing bids farewell to final C-130H—The 911th Airlift Wing bid farewell to tail number 79282, its last of its remaining C-130H Hercules aircraft, Dec. 3, 2024 at Pittsburgh International...
- + Longest-serving KY Army Guard member retires—Command Sgt. Major Robert C. Render, the senior enlisted advisor of the 103rd Brigade Support Battalion, retires after 43 years and 10 months of milit...
- + Army sustainers strategize taking advanced manufacturing to the battlefield—Leaders and experts from across the Army Sustainment Enterprise gathered among the low hums of 3D printers at Joint Manufacturing and Technology Cente...
- + Coast Guard Cutter Alert completes first patrol after relocating to East Coast—CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Thursday, following a 60-day patrol in the Flo...
- + NMRTC Twentynine Palms Officer Participates in Brazil Medical Riverine Humanitarian Mission—Lt. Jillian Dunbar, a Navy environmental health officer from Elmhurst, Illinois, recently participated in a humanitarian mission along the Amazon Rive...
- + NAVFAC Washington Announces 2025 Engineering and Architecture Awards Recipients—The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington has selected four outstanding professionals for its prestigious 2025 engineering ...
- + AMC transforms, supports Joint Force in 2024—Army Materiel Command had a lot on its plate in 2024 – from looking at ways to improve how the Army feeds its Soldiers and executing projects to imple...
- + The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet—Following the delivery of the depot’s final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine mai...
- + Col. Jefferson Thurlby Relinquishes Command of 188th Medical Group to Lt. Col. Pete Mudge—In a ceremonial change of command event on December 8th, Col. Jefferson Thurlby officially relinquished command of the 188th Medical Group to Lt. Col....
- + Kim Crouch Retirement—Kim Hawford-Crouch, the airmen and family readiness program manager, from the 182nd Airlift Wing retires after 9 years. [Author: Airman 1st Class Noah...
- + NAVFAC Washington Hosts 2024 Public Works Officers Symposium to Advance Operational Excellence—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington conducted its 2024 Public Works Officers (PWO) Symposium November 12-14, bringing tog...
- + Proficiency and Contingency Readiness Day: 100th CES Leads the Way—he 100th Civil Engineer Squadron recently conducted a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) readiness day at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England....
- + JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral electronic attack capability—Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Koji Kaneshima, Commander, Fleet Air Force (CFAF), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, Commander...
- + Eighth Army selects two officers for prestigious Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award—Eighth Army held its annual Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award ceremony Dec. 6, 2024. Two company grade officers were hand-selected for the prest...
- + Deputy Commander, Military Sealift Command Visits Naples Based Area Command—NAPLES, Italy – Deputy Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Rear Adm. Mark F. Haigis visited Commander, Task Force 63 (CTF-63) / Military Sealif...
- + Logistics Support Team-Africa main integrator for LAR, LOGCAP support in Africa—As the main integrator for the 405th Army Field Support Brigade and U.S. Army Sustainment Command South of the Alps, Logistics Support Team-Africa is ...
- + NAMRU San Antonio Soldiers compete for NCO & Solider of the Year—JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 5, 2024) – Soldiers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio’s Research Services Di...
- + USACE Far East District provides an open dialogue about quality—The U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first ever Engineering Symposium Nov. 13-14 at the Morning Calm Center on Camp Humphreys, S...
- + American, Korean students forge bonds during cultural exchange program at Humphreys High School—More than 60 American and Korean high school students participated in a special program, recently, aimed at expanding global perspectives through acti...
- + 908th FTW November 2024 in Review—The 908th Flying Training Wing had a busy month of November. [Author: Bradley Clark]
- + I Am Navy Reserve—Machinist Mate 1st Class Trenton Passey, a Navy reservist assigned to SurgeMain Kitsap, shares his experiences in the Navy Reserve. [Author: Petty Off...
- + 185th ARW builds Contingency Response Squadron—The 185th Air Refueling Wing held a speed interview event to inform Airmen about the unit’s developing Contingency Response mission in Sioux City, Iow...
- + Grissom Airman wins first place in bodybuilding competition—U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Hoyle, 434th Force Support Squadron services systemic technician, placed first in his first National Physique Commit...
- + Col. Ronald Selvidge assumes command of the 134th ARW—MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn.-- U.S. Air National Guard Col. Ronald Selvidge, assumed command of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, succeedin...
- + Kolb promotes to Chief—Senior Master Sergeant Michael Kolb, the senior enlisted leader for the 288th Operations Support Squadron, has been promoted to the rank of Chief Mast...
- + Aponte Promoted to Chief Master Sergeant—Senior Master Sergeant Michael Aponte has been promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, capping a distinguished 28-year career marked by dedicat...
- + Wing awards outstanding Airmen, employees—SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich.— Leadership and Airmen of the 127th Wing honored the unit’s 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year on Dec. 7, 20...
- + 162nd Mission Support Group Command Support Staff: supporting the base and the community—Members of the 162nd Mission Support Group Command Support Staff prepared Thanksgiving meals for families in need at Gospel Rescue Mission, Tucson, Ar...
- + 119th Fighter Squadron Dedicates “Jersey Jerk” F-16 to Local Hero—Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J. – A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron, bearing a new...
- + Arkansas Army National Guard opens dental clinic—The Arkansas Army National Guard is bridging the gap on Soldiers oral health by opening its own in-house dental clinic here Dec. 8, 2024, becoming jus...
- + A Moment to Remember: 190th Crew Chiefs Rally for Inflight Reenlistment Ceremony—In a scene that perfectly depicts the dedication, patriotism and unique experiences of those serving in the Air National Guard, Staff Sgt. Tronnie Bla...
- + A Moment to Remember: 190th Crew Chiefs Rally for Inflight Reenlistment CeremonyA Moment to Remember: 190th Crew Chiefs Rally for Inflight Reenlistment Ceremony—In a scene that perfectly depicts the dedication, patriotism and unique experiences of those serving in the Air National Guard, Staff Sgt. Tronnie Bla...
- + 130th Airlift Wing Maintainers Develop Multi Capable Airman Program—Eleven members of the West Virginia Air National Guard’s 130th Airlift Wing Maintenance Squadron completed a 16-week curriculum and moving forward to ...
- + 193rd Special Operations Wing Gains New Commander: Col. Robert Noren assumes command of the wing—Col. Robert Noren assumed command of the 193rd Special Operations Wing from presiding officer, Maj. Gen. Terrence Koudelka, commander of the Pennsylva...
- + Colonel Joshua McConkey 459th ASTS, Commander, to Lead Element in Presidential Inauguration Parade—Colonel Joshua McConkey, a distinguished military officer from Apex, North Carolina, has been selected to serve as an element lead in the prestigious ...
- + Mark Storre is Currently Serving as EHR Liaison—Goldsboro, NC native, Air Force Reserve Maj. Mark Storre is currently serving as EHR Liaison with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. [A...
- + Joshua McConkey is Assigned to 459th Air Refueling Wing—Alliance, NE native, Air Force Reserve Col. Joshua McConkey McConkey is assigned to 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD, and has 23 ye...
- + Earning the Army’s jungle tab—FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – When Pfc. Suraj Tilija Pun watched his company commander graduate the 25th Infantry Division’s Jungle Operation Training Course...
- + Bundles of Joy - Volunteers Unite for OCD 24's ‘Bundle Build’ event—Service members and volunteers from different corners of the Pacific theater gathered in Hangar 5 to pack boxes with supplies, including canned goods,...
- + 134th Air Refueling Wing aircrews honored with Distinguished Flying Cross—Eleven members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refueling Wing were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on December 7, 2024, in reco...
- + Nondestructive Inspection, Leading the Way—The 124th Fighter Wing’s Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) team became the first in the Air Force NDI sphere to roll out a new means of data capture and...
- + 101st Troop Command Conducts Marksmanship Qualification at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center—Salinas, Puerto Rico — The 101st Troop Command of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard successfully executed a live fire marksmanship qualification tod...
- + NY Air Guard’s 105th Base Defense Group becomes first to activate in Air Reserve Component history—In a historic restructuring, the 105th Base Defense Group at Stewart Air National Guard Base celebrated its activation with a ceremony Dec. 7, 2024. ...
- + Toy Ruck Exemplifies D.C. National Guard’s Enduring Commitment to Community—over 450 participants gathered for the second annual District of Columbia National Guard Toy Ruck March, a 5-mile journey that starts at the D.C. Armo...
- + Airman pursues two dreams by joining ANG and utilizing ONG scholarship—“Most people don’t get the opportunity to pursue two entirely separate dreams, especially at the same stage of their life.” [Author: Tech. Sgt. Mikayl...
- + Unit Spotlight - Commander’s Support Staff—This month’s Unit Spotlight is the Commander’s Support Staff (CSS), a section of the 117th Air Refueling Wing’s (ARW) Wing Staff! [Author: Staff Sgt. ...
- + 117 ARW's November Excellent Airman—This month’s Excellent Airman is Technical Sgt. Brandon Jones, NCOIC of Travel within the 117th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Comptroller Flight! [Author: ...
- + 117 ARW's December Excellent Airman—This month’s Excellent Airman is Master Sgt. Stephanique Watkins, Operations Squadron, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) , Commander Support ...
- + USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) remembers the attack on Pearl Harbor—On December 7th, 1941, the United States was forced into World War II, dramatically altering the course of history. In a surprise attack, the Imperial...
- + Harlan, Rojas, Bebee selected as 185th’s 2024 Airmen of the Year—The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing announced the selection of the Wing’s 2024 Airmen of the Year. [Author: Senior Master Sgt. Vinc...
- + Grand Illumination Ceremony continues tradition for Soldiers and their families—FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — Soldiers, families and community members cheered as a new Christmas tree was lit during the Grand Illumination Ceremony Thursd...
- + OCD24: Bundles of Joy - Volunteers Unite for OCD 24's ‘Bundle Build’ event—ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Service members and volunteers from different corners of the Pacific theater gathered in Hangar 5 to pack boxes with s...
- + United States Air Force A-10s Visit Philippines—U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron landed at Clark Air Base, Philippines on Dec. 6, 2024. [Author: Staff Sgt. A...
- + Surface Navy Celebrates Opening of Premier Warfighting Training Facility—Surface Navy Celebrates Opening of Premier Warfighting Training Facility.
- + Jingle Bells, Twinkling Lights, Holiday Smiles: Team McChord lights the tree!—Team McChord came together to celebrate the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 5, 2024. Hot chocol...
- + Air Force medical leaders collaborate with Total Force, mission partners—The Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General brought medical leaders together on the final day of the Senior Leadership Workshop, Dec. 6, 2024, to di...
- + Archery seasons return at Fort McCoy through January 2025—The regular archery/crossbow archery season and cantonment archery season resumed Dec. 2 at Fort McCoy and will continue through Jan. 31, 2025, said W...
- + Gavyn Floury Has Been promoted to Senior Airman—North Brookfield, MA native, Gavyn Floury has been selected for promotion to the rank of Senior Airman in the Air Force. Floury is currently servin...
- + Our Heritage: A Legacy Born in the Skies Over Pearl Harbor—As the 924th Fighter Group approaches deactivation, the 47th Fighter Squadron’s mission endures. With every mission, flight, and training sortie, Rese...
- + Demo project is refresher course in munitions response 3Rs actions—Demolition sub-contract crew were to be commended for following the 3Rs protocol (Recognize, Retreat, Report). [Author: William Farrow]
- + XVIII Airborne Corps holds Change of Command Ceremony—FORT LIBERTY, N.C. – In a time-honored change of command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson assumed command of the XVIII Airborne Corps at Hercule...
- + Nearly 400 deer harvested during 2024 Fort McCoy gun-deer season—Wisconsin’s and Fort McCoy’s 2024 nine-day gun-deer season took place Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, and hunters saw some warmer weather to start the season and e...
- + Newborn Arrives Unexpectedly at Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Flag Circle—What began as a hopeful trip to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) for labor turned into an unforgettable experience for Electronics Technician (S...
- + Fort Cavazos Soldier wins U.S. Army Company Grade Social Worker of the Year—FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Cpt. Jamie Webb, behavioral health officer and social worker, 36th Eng. Brig., received the Army Surgeon General’s 2023 Company ...
- + 187th Medical Battalion spreads holiday cheer at Briscoe Elementary—Briscoe Elementary School had an early Christmas when soldiers from the 187th Medical Battalion donated holiday presents to students. 187th Medical Ba...
- + Soldier-centered design drives development of ATIS training management software—U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise’s Army Training Information System (ATIS) product office recently completed the first of three sof...
- + N.Y., Iowa-based "Warrior Medics" support Fort Bliss mobilization platform—FORT BLISS, Texas -- Approximately 60 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the 7238th Medical Support Unit out of Fort Hamilton, New York, and approximately ...
- + Vermont National Guard hosts 2024 Operation Santa's Convoy—The Vermont National Guard will escort Santa Claus on a lighted convoy around the state on December 19. [Author: Marcus Tracy]
- + Kirol tours Marine Corps' prepositioning hub in Florida—U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Charles P. Kirol, commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, toured prepositioning programs Dec. 6 at Marine Corps Sup...
- + Rising to the challenge—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Long, 26th Network Operations Squadron vulnerability management technician, was awarded the 26th Cyberspace Oper...
- + To Honor with dignity—Maxwell-Gunter honor guard provides military funeral honors for fallen veterans, retirees and active-duty service members, as well as presents colors ...
- + Anchorage Security and Defense Conference shapes future of Arctic security cooperation—The inaugural Anchorage Security and Defense Conference concluded Thursday, Nov. 21, after three days of discussions about the Arctic’s growing import...
- + Huntsville Center Improves Targets for Range at Fort McCoy—REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Range and Training Land Program Mandatory Center of Expertise, RTL...
- + Col. Sharpe Recommends Policy for Confederate Deserters (12 DEC 1863)—On 12 December 1863, Col. George H. Sharpe wrote a memo to the military governor of Washington, D.C. recommending the issuance of a War Department pol...
- + X Corps Begins Mass Evacuations at Hungnam (9 DEC 1950)—On 9 December 1950, mass evacuations of military personnel, supplies, and refugees out of North Korea began. Continuing through 24 December, the Hung...
- + MCCS Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony—Leaders from Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted the installation’...
- + NAS Oceana’s Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit holds retirement and change of command; welcomes first female commanding officer—Naval Air Station Oceana’s Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) held a change of command ceremony Dec. 6. Cmdr. Alexa Striba ass...
- + Chickamauga Lock replacement project reaches milestone with delivery of miter gates—CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Shimmick Construction Company and the Tennessee Valley Au...
- + TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 3 California Counties due to Earthquake—FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three California counties may receive emergency prescriptio...
- + $46.8 Million NAVFAC Atlantic SIOP Contract to Provide Highest Capacity “Special Purpose Service” Crane at Norfolk Naval Shipyard—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic awarded a $46,753,394 firm-fixed-price option under a previously awarded contract with ...
- + Visualizing improved project management - Senior Leadership Development Program—As New York District employees, you’re aware of the critical missions our agency successfully performs for the Nation. Whether it’s strengthening our ...
- + 2025 early catch, release trout season opens Jan. 6 in Wisconsin, Fort McCoy—Wisconsin’s 2025 early catch-and-release trout season, which includes Fort McCoy streams and tributaries, opens Jan. 6 and continues until 11:59 p.m. ...
- + Facilitator of the Year: Staff Sgt. Austin Smith—FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Staff Sgt. Austin Smith, a Basic Leader Course (BLC) facilitator assigned to the 3rd Battalion Noncommissioned Officer Acad...
- + U.S. Army Cyber Command conducts Enterprise Data and Analytics Summit at Fort Huachuca—The U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) successfully hosted the ARCYBER Enterprise Data and Analytics Summit at the United States Army Network Enterpris...
- + A Father's Legacy—Father’s Day is a day each year to recognize and appreciate the dads in our lives. Here at the 108th Wing, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David M. Savino,...
- + Stories from USS Iwo Jima – From the Philippines to the Navy: Sailor’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose—At just 13 years old, Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Erica Dolor, assigned to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), found herself uprooted from the familiar chaos of ...
- + The Logistics Offensive by LTG Joseph M. Heiser Jr—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 1 (January–Februa...
- + Fueling the Fight: Luke AFB conducts USMC hot pit training—The collaboration between Luke AFB and MCAS Yuma serves to strengthen Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a strategic approach designed to ensure airpower ...
- + 12th Mekong Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange Builds Regional Resilience and Cooperation—The U.S. State Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) will host the 12th Mekong Sister Rivers Partnershi...
- + Air Force activates 22nd Air Task Force—Col. William Watkins assumed command of the 22nd Air Task Force unit of action assigned to Air Combat Command during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-...
- + Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Retiree Luncheon Draws Large Turnout—FRCSW NADEP Retirees gather for a luncheon at Chula Vista Golf Course [Author: Michael A Furlano]
- + Breaking barriers and building legacies: Cayce Grall’s role in the Chickamauga Lock Replacement—The article highlights Cayce Grall’s journey from growing up near the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga to leading its replacement project as project ma...
- + Elizabeth Clemens, CID, RA, Named 2025 NAVFAC Atlantic Interior Designer of the Year—Elizabeth Clemens, CID, RA, senior interior designer at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, has been recognized as the Int...
- + True North specialists certify in BLAST method, assist Airmen with trauma—Thirteen licensed clinical social workers from Moody Air Force Base received advanced training in Bi-lateral Analysis and Stimulation Treatment (BLAST...
- + Hampton Roads Appointment Center Sees Significant Improvements in Customer Experience—In an effort to improve the customer experience for military healthcare beneficiaries in Hampton Roads, the Hampton Roads Appointment Center (HRAC) ha...
- + AFMC announces appointment of Integrated Development Office director—Air Force Materiel Command officials announced on Dec. 2 the appointment of Amanda Gentry as the director of the command’s new Integrated Development ...
- + AMC welcomes ‘the right person at the right time’ to drive enduring change—Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan and the Army Materiel Command workforce officially welcomed Liz Miranda as AMC’s new executive deputy to the commanding general d...
- + NAVFAC Southeast Awards $15.5 Million Contract for Road and Drainage Repairs at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast has awarded a $15.5 million construction contract to Superior Construction Company Sou...
- + NAVFAC Atlantic’s Lt. j.g. Andrew Meiners Named 2025 Military Engineer of the Year—Lt. j.g. Andrew Meiners, a construction manager at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), has been named NAVFAC Atlantic’s Military Engineer of the Year for 2...
- + NAVFAC Atlantic’s Lt. j.g. Andrew Meiners Named Military Engineer of the Year—Lt. j.g. Andrew Meiners, a construction manager at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), has been named NAVFAC Atlantic’s Military Engineer of the Year for 2...
- + Pensacola Area Chiefs Host Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony—By Warrant Officer Christopher Paredes, Naval Air Station Pensacola public affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. – Service members, civilian employees and other ...
- + Taylor Priest, P.E., Recognized as NAVFAC Atlantic 's 2025 Civilian Engineer of the Year—Rear Adm. Jorge Cuadros, commander of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, announced the 2025 Chief Engineer Award selectee...
- + Taylor Priest, P.E., Recognized as NAVFAC Atlantic Civilian Engineer of the Year—Rear Adm. Jorge Cuadros, commander of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, announced the 2025 Chief Engineer Award selectee...
- + MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium Southeast Wraps Up—The MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium (CDS), hosted by Navy Personnel Command (NPC), visited Sailors stationed throughout Navy Region Southeast, ...
- + A Holiday Safety Plea—By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- When Capt. Karli Lepore was approached the previous week by Jean Hallmark, Naval Hos...
- + A New Mission: Ensign Hallie Hilliard’s Path to Service in the Navy Medical Service Corps—WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2024) - The U.S. Navy recently welcomed Ensign Hallie Hilliard, a promising young officer commissioned through the Health Profes...
- + Wilson Lock main chamber reopening planned for 2025—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Tennessee Valley Authority have decided, following a joint risk assessment of the main cha...
- + USS Iwo Jima Certifies Flight Deck with Green Team Integration—USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and more than 30 Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit recently marked a significant milestone by certifying the ship's...
- + Pa. Guard Soldier attends holiday reception at White House—Capt. Nicole Barela-Vess of the 213th Regional Support Group attended a holiday reception at the White House with First Lady Jill Biden Dec. 2. [Autho...
- + The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) returns home after a 7-month deployment—The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 4, returned to Hampton Roads, Virginia following a seven-month deplo...
- + Global Challenges in Regional Context U.S. 4th Fleet Hosts 2024 Maritime Synchronization Symposium—U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S.4th Fleet hosted its annual Maritime Synchronization Symposium onboard Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Dec. 3-6, 2...
- + MEXEFLOTE by the staff of Army Logistician, Thomas A. Johnson, Editor—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, number 2 (November–Decem...
- + Camp Santiago Opens New Ammunition Supply Point as Part of Massive Reconstruction Effort—The Puerto Rico National Guard celebrated the inauguration of its new Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) at Camp Santiago, a significant milestone in the p...
- + Timber Management for Habitat Management—In a small town nestled in an East Texas forest, there lives a skilled group of Army Corps of Engineers foresters and forestry technicians. These indi...
- + Trees for Troops delivers holiday joy to Fort Drum Soldiers, families—Soldiers and family members gathered early outside The Peak on Dec. 6 to be among the first to select a free Christmas tree through the Trees for Troo...
- + NUWC Division Newport engineer receives 2024 National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal—Mark Campbell, an engineer in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Undersea Warfare Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems De...
- + Army & Air Force Exchange Service Gives Military Shoppers Best Value with an Extended Holiday Price Guarantee—DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping shoppers get the best deals this season with an extended holiday price guarantee. [Autho...
- + Plant Cognizance: An Example of a USAAVSCOM Program to Accelerate and Integrate Industry Production by LTC Franklyn C. Goode—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, number 2 (November–Decem...
- + Redstone Arsenal Army civilians donate holiday essentials to state veterans home in Alabama—HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – U.S. Army civilians from Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, recently donated more than 700 blankets, socks, slippers, hats and bags of cand...
- + Ordnance to an Audience: US Marine changes trajectory to pursue passion in singing—MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – As the lights dim, a hush sweeps over the audience – the anticipation builds. From the wings, steps a Marine in her ...
- + Fort Gregg-Adams hosts Military Working Dog training—Military Working Dogs and their handlers came together for a week of training for deployment-like settings. [Author: Jefferson Wolfe]
- + Strengthening our Alliance: Yama Sakura 87 showcases interoperability; shared commitment to regional security—Yama Sakura 87, the trilateral scenario-driven command post exercise and part of U.S. Army’s Pacific’s Operation Pathways, kicked off with an opening ...
- + USAG Yongsan-Casey hosts annual holiday tree lighting ceremony—The holiday season brings a sense of warmth and joy as military service members, families, and friends gather to celebrate during the U.S. Army Garris...
- + Task Force 51/5-Led Operation Leads to Seizure of Narcotics At Sea—U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter Glen Harris (WPC 1144) interdicted a large cache of illic...
- + Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Reika Samuel—U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Reika Samuel, 51st Maintenance Group maintenance training scheduler, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base,...
- + Italian employee at AFSBn-Africa accepts new position with promotion before holidays—Luca Baroncini and his family have many reasons to celebrate this holiday season, one being a recent promotion at work for him and now a little extra ...
- + The Mission Doesn’t Move Without LRS—During the Keen Sword 2024 exercise, the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Ground Transportation section played a crucial role in ensuring the s...
- + Leader Professional Develop in New York—Maintaining dominance as the world’s leading military unit for special operations in military governance and psychological operations necessitates vig...
- + USAG Japan’s top NCO talks community partnership strides with local mayor during outgoing office call—CAMP ZAMA, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s outgoing senior enlisted leader held his final office call with a neighboring city mayor, who thanked hi...
- + Forging Ahead: Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony Honors Past, Passes Legacy to Young Service Members—On the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day in 2021, about 135 World War II veterans attended the observance of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harb...
- + Forging Ahead: Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony Honors Past, Passes Legacy to Young Service Members—On the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day in 2021, about 135 World War II veterans attended the observance of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harb...
- + SRU Raises Awareness For Domestic Violence—FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY –Soldiers assigned to the Fort Campbell Soldier Recovery Unit stepped up to bring awareness to domestic and intimate partner v...
- + BACH Hosts Senior Spouses For Hospital Tour—FORT CAMPBELL, KY. – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital hosted a senior spouse tour Dec. 2, 2024, which highlighted BACH’s capabilities and commitmen...
- + USS Minnesota Holds Change of Command—NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 5, 2024) – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) conducted a change of command ceremony on Thursday, ...
- + Do no harm to medics: Air force medical leaders discuss AFMS transition, AFMEDCOM at annual workshop—The U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Co...
- + San Antonio native earns Blue Jacket of the Year honors at NMRTC San Diego—Logistics Specialist Seaman (LSSN) Christelle V. Abrego, a San Antonio, Texas, native and graduate of Madison High School, has achieved a milestone, e...
- + DCSA Deputy Director Presents Carnegie Mellon University with the Jack Donnelly Excellence in Counterintelligence Award—PITTSBURGH – Dr. Paul Nielsen stood before an audience assembled at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and commende...
- + 10th Mountain Division Soldiers at the Helm of New Army System—Soldiers assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment help to create a new system for all the Army to use. [Author: Staff Sgt. Brittan...
- + VMFA-251 reactivates as Marine Corps’ first East Coast-based F-35C Lightning II squadron—Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reactivated during a ceremony on Thursday a...
- + Navy Closure Task Force–Red Hill November Operational Update—JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) continued safe and deliberate closure efforts throughout November ...
- + Navy Closure Task Force – Red Hill November Operational Update—JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill (NCTF-RH) continued safe and deliberate closure efforts throughout Novembe...
- + A Life Saved, A Limb Healed with Navy Undersea Medicine, Navy Divers—By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer—A routine cycling ride for a U.S. naval officer unexpectantly became a harrowing injury...
- + Tripler Hospital on Pearl Harbor Day and the Nurses Who Answered the Call—World War II became real to many Americans on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, when 350 Japanese planes staged two air attacks on the U. S. military in Pearl Har...
- + Fort Campbell Unveils Erevia Park: Modern Housing for Junior Enlisted Families—Fort Campbell celebrated the ribbon cutting for the first ten homes within its newest neighborhood, Erevia Park, on December 2, marking a significant ...
- + 10th Mountain Division Alpine leaders train to go where others dare not go—Officers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) took part in Leadership Professional Development during an Alpine training e...
- + New York Air Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing plays Santa while honing military skills—Airmen from the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing delivered over 4,000 toys earmarked for North Carolina kids whose families are recove...
- + Keel Certified For MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Thurgood Marshall—Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro joined employees of Military Sealift Command Pacific and General Dynamics NASSCO San Diego to celebrate the kee...
- + Huntsville Center Awards Historic $960 Million Contract to Small Businesses for Munitions Cleanup—REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Ordnance and Explosive branch has awarded an unprecedented $960 mi...
- + President of Guyana Visits SOUTHCOM—President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Dec. 5 and met with SOUTHCOM's commander, U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey,...
- + Moody AFB honors Medal of Honor recipient in Douglas—Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, participated in a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Cadet Park and Maj. Charles J. Lori...
- + Fort Buchanan enables Readiness through Safety—Carlos Alvarado, Fort Buchanan Safety & Occupational Health Manager, provided a safety briefing to the Puerto Rico National Guard Recruiting and R...
- + USACE Baltimore District Capital Area Office Breaks Ground on Military Working Dog Hospital—This article discusses the groundbreaking of a new $21.9 million veterinary center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, that will serve military working dogs in...
- + DHA Assistant Director for Health Care Administration Visits Defense Health Network Pacific Rim Headquarters—SAN DIEGO – Rear Adm. Matthew Case, assistant director (acting) for Health Care Administration, Defense Health Agency (DHA), visited the joint headqua...
- + 88th Readiness Division environmental team presented with 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for Environmental Quality, Individual/Team—Amy Borman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health made a visit Nov. 21 to Fort McCoy to present the 2024...
- + New York Air National Guard honors president Martin Van Buren—KINDERHOOK, New York—New York Air Guardsmen saluted the nation’s eighth president on Thursday, Dec. 5, as Brigadier General Gary Charlton, the assista...
- + Crawl, Walk, Run: The Evolution of Resilient Supply Chains in the Pacific—The article explores the 402nd AFSB's groundbreaking efforts to establish a resilient, automated supply chain in the Indo-Pacific, demonstrated throug...
- + Inside Machine Shop Investments Make PNSY Ready For The Future—Over the past three years, with Capital Investment Program (CIP) funding, the Inside Machine Shop has invested $6 million into the installation of a m...
- + 5th Combat Weather Group: Increasing Agility through Innovation—The 5th Combat Weather Group (CWG) is developing and experimenting with new weather detection and processing capabilities to infuse forward-edge envir...
- + Boots on the ground: Hardwood Floor and Foreign Soil—In 2022, Madalyn Kime’s boots hit the ground for the first time, in more ways than one. [Author: Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial]
- + 80th Anniversary of D-Day—As the sun rose over the North Sea on June 6, 1944, German soldiers defending the French coast at Normandy observed an awe-inspiring sight - the large...
- + Balancing Service, Sports, and Success—Danielle Rudd, 20, exemplifies determination and balance as she juggles service in the Air National Guard, collegiate hockey, and a demanding nursing ...
- + Affirming Native American voices in the Army—Native Americans have served in or supported the Army since Colonial times, and Maj. Gen. Douglas S. Lowrey says he and the other Native Americans bri...
- + Navy Region Hawaii N-Focus: Spotlight on Information Technology (N6) —The Information Technology Department (N6) is responsible for the oversight and management of computer-based technology services for Commander, Navy R...
- + The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB—The first Belgian F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition...
- + Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual ‘Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series’—The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed hosted its 2024 "Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series" in November, providing educational ...
- + TRICARE Open Season Ends Dec. 10: Your Last Chance To Update Health Coverage for 2025—Time is running out to review and update your TRICARE health plan for 2025. TRICARE Open Season ends Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking your last day to enroll...
- + 151 miles of awareness—SUMPTER SMITH JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Alabama — Operation Iron Ruck (OIR) is a 151-mile ruck hosted by veterans’ associations from two Alabama univ...
- + Reliability-Maintainability: The Proof of the Pudding by Benjamin S. Goodwin—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, number 2 (November–Decem...
- + 20th EBS captains foster youth aviation education and leadership at home and abroad—ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, England. – Captains Kelia Aardema and Lucas Johnson, 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, organized a meet and greet event for ...
- + Barre Falls hosted an Initial Chainsaw Safety Training—The Barre Falls team hosted Chainsaw Training called, “Game of Logging,” at the project Nov. 6-8 to certify Park Rangers to safely and properly use a ...
- + Brilliant at the Basics: The 101st Ole Abe Cup—The air seemed almost electric. Amongst the rows of painted warriors donned in garb displaying a profession of arms, they hauled equipment over their ...
- + Royal Australian Army Medical Corps officer serves with distinction at MEDCoE—Lt. Col. Nathan Smith, a Family Medicine Specialist with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during the...
- + Mattocks Earns Military Excellence Award at Recruit Training Command—Seaman Apprentice Nyre Mattocks graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) December 5, 202...
- + CWO5 Mike Neck - Pax River’s Resident Unicorn—The rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 denotes a master-level technician in the armed forces, and is so rare, those who hold it are known as “unicorns” b...
- + Colonel (Retired) Derik Crotts Inducted into the Prestigious U.S. Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame—Coker, AL native, Colonel (Retired) Derik Crotts has been inducted into the US Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame. Selection was based on the individ...
- + Soldiers celebrate Thanksgiving with Army family—Fort Leonard Wood held its traditional Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 28 in 10 warrior restaurants across the installation, with more than 12,000 meals...
- + Fort Bliss SRU Soldier is awarded Purple Heart for bravery in Jordan—The Fort Bliss Soldier Recovery Unit presented the Purple Heart to Sgt. Aneska S. Holness in a ceremony held Dec. 4, 2024, at the Fort Bliss Army Comm...
- + NSA Souda Bay Returns Fuel Tank to Service—In July 2024, Tank 101 at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay went out of service causing the installation to operate at 50% fuel storage capacity....
- + Raven Focus: 81st SBCT conducts Planning Conference in preparation for XCTC rotation—In preparation for next summer’s Exportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) rotation, more than 100 members of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Tea...
- + Post leaders visit housing residents—Fort Jackson leaders walked through on-post housing to speak directly with residents, Nov. 26. Walking though the housing areas and talking to resi...
- + Jackson team takes revenge, beats Shaw 14-6—An Army flag football team from Fort Jackson got its revenge over a team from Shaw Air Force, South Carolina with a 14-6 victory during the second Tur...
- + The Complex by LTG Charles W. Eifler—This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, number 2 (November–Decem...
- + PART’s Mark Dertzbaugh Reflects on 30+ Years of Progress at MRDC—It’s no surprise that Dr. Mark Dertzbaugh, Principal Assistant for Research and Technology at Medical Research and Development Command, has seen many ...
- + Contracting specialist, wrestling coach finds meaning in career, community—For Nathan Gamble, success is not a single achievement, but a culmination of life experiences and positive relationships. It is something he continues...
- + Soldiers ‘gobble’ up their Thanksgiving meals—Fort Jackson troops were served the full complement of turkey, ham, prime rib, mac and cheese, dressing and all the other foods that make a hearty mea...
- + Arrival of C-146A Wolfhound—The C-146A Wolfhound arrived this week to the 352d Special Operations Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall. The Wolfhound is a twin-engine, high-wing ai...
- + ND1 John Ahnen Selected for Serviceperson of the Month—Navy Diver 1st Class John Ahnen of Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) was selected as November’s Serviceperson of the Month by the Ch...
- + DoD to pilot expansion of commissary benefit to military civilian employees—The Department of Defense (DoD) will test an expansion of commissary shopping privileges for DoD civilian employees at select Defense Commissary Agenc...
- + Seven decades of tactical radio excellence at Tobyhanna Army Depot—Since its inception as a signal depot in 1953, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) has been at the heart of military communications, providing tactical radio ...
- + 386th ECES conducts joint rapid airfield damage recovery exercise—The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron recently conducted a joint rapid airfield damage recovery training exercise with U.S. Navy Sailors ass...
- + Historic Trilateral Military Exercise to Launch with Concurrent U.S. Army Simulated Warfighter Exercise—In a groundbreaking advancement of interoperability and cooperation, military forces from Japan, Australia and the United States will strengthen their...
- + Space Force activates component field command in Japan—The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces – Japan (USSPACEFOR-JPN) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, 4 December ...
- + 167th EAS breaks AFCENT IAMD delivery record; strengthens partnership with QEAF—In the heart of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 167th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron plays a critical role in sustaining U.S. mil...
- + SECNAV holds all hands call aboard Boxer with former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger—Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) for an all hands call to meet with Sailors to r...
- + Shoeboxes for Sailors Touch MSCFE Mariners Just before Holidays—Military Sealift Command civil service mariners and Sailors currently operating in the Indo-Pacific region, and while at Sembawang Wharves, Singapore,...
- + Secretary of the Navy recognizes service excellence, discusses warfighting and quality of life with Marines of Miramar and 3rd MAW—Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, engaging with Marines, Sailors and civilians of the installation and 3...
- + Through service an Airman finds his path to leadership—U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Pace, contracting officer representative, 611th Air Support Squadron, has found a path of his own toward leadership ...
- + Air Force medical leaders, AFMEDCOM leadership synchronize medical readiness efforts—Air Force medical leaders held discussions sessions on generating a medically ready force and healthcare operations under the new organizational frame...
- + Guidance for the Force—U.S. Army Gen. Paul J. LaCamera provides guidance to the force in the Korean Theater of Operation. [Author: Inkyeong Yun]
- + Guidance for the Force—U.S. Army Gen. Paul J. LaCamera provides guidance to the force within the Korean Theater of Operation. [Author: Paul Prince]
- + San Diego Padres Spread Holiday Cheer at NMCSD—The San Diego Padres, joined by alumni and their mascot, the Swinging Friar, brought holiday cheer to patients, families, and staff at Naval Medical C...
- + Mission control: The critical work of SARM—The precision of U.S. Air Force aircrew and aircraft coordination is crucial for the success of any flight mission, and at the heart of that process a...
- + ICE-PPR Situational Awareness Working Group strengthens Arctic collaboration—Focusing on advancing Arctic research and defense, the International Cooperative Engagement Program for Polar Research (ICE-PPR) Situational Awareness...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 5—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 15...
- + MWR’s Red Wagon Program energizes DLA employees through movement—DLA Energy employees took part in an exercise session provided by the DLA Morale, Welfare, and Recreation team that promotes mental and physical welln...
- + Teaming with small business to improve technology, save lives on battlefield—The 59th Medical Wing's Science & Technology team worked with a small business medical device innovator to enhance medical battlefield technology....
- + Fort McCoy supports thousands for Army Reserve, other training during November 2024—During November 2024, the second month of fiscal year 2024, Fort McCoy supported thousands of troops training from several Army Reserve units as well ...
- + La. Guard’s 62nd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team enhances readiness with advanced robotic system—NEW ORLEANS – The 62nd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) of the Louisiana National Guard recently enhanced its capabilities thr...
- + 50th MP MWD takes flight with Cajun DustOff—FORT JOHNSON, La. — A training collaboration brought together UH-60 Blackhawk crew and critical care flight paramedics from Cajun DustOff, 1st Battali...
- + “Hands go, hands come”: An Airman’s journey from Ghana to graduation—Growing up in Ghana, Staff Sgt. Barfi’s younger years were marked by conflict and adversity, but it was not the challenges that defined him rather, it...
- + I am The 908th: Tech. Sgt. Asia Douglas—Tech. Sgt. Asia Douglas, 908th Flying Training Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024, loves a good challenge, and...
- + Why I Joined: SrA Kari Degraffenreed—Whenever people ask me what the best part of working in public affairs is, I always tell them, “I get to shadow everybody.” On Monday, I can be flying...
- + Army Engineers honored at annual conference—Top Army engineers were recognized at the 38th Annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Conference recently in Baltimore. [Author: Jonathan Austin]
- + Project SWAP by COL Edwin A. Rudd—This article was first published in the first issue of Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, numbe...
- + Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Picnic 2024—Service members at Shaw Air Force Base were treated to a free meal on Nov. 1 for the annual Military Appreciation Picnic. The Military Appreciatio...
- + TRADOC Hosts LPD on Mentor Leadership in the Workplace—The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s leader professional development webinar series continued this week as Mr. Michael D. Formica, TRADOC dep...
- + Marines Host House Defense Subcommittee Members at Camp Lejeune—Members of Congress from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense visited Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeun...
- + Fort Buchanan Enables Spiritual Readiness with a Thanksgiving Prayer Luncheon—Service members, families, and veterans gathered at the Fort Buchanan Community Club on Nov. 22 to participate in the 2024 Thanksgiving Prayer Luncheo...
- + STEM students flock to Army hiring event at BEYA—Hundreds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-focused students packed the Baltimore Convention Center recently to check out job opportunities ...
- + Paying Tribute to American Indian Contributions: Dr. Amanda Cheromiah Keynotes NAVSEA Warfare Centers’ Observance Hosted by NSWC Philadelphia Division—A powerful conversation about identity, culture, and healing unfolded at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center-wide National American ...
- + XM-759 Conquers the Swamp by the staff of Army Logistician, Thomas A. Johnson, Editor—This article was first published in the first issue of Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, numbe...
- + Corps of Engineers begins installing FUSRAP signs—ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, began installing signs along Coldwater Creek in North St. Louis County on properties...
- + SMART CREATES Grant Expands STEM Opportunities—Christopher Simpson, a SMART scholar and Ph.D. graduate in aerospace and aeronautical engineering from the University of Alabama, is paving the way fo...
- + Fort Buchanan keeps the Thanksgiving Football Tradition alive in the Caribbean—Soldiers and Marines gathered at the Antilles High School field, on Nov. 27 to participate in the traditional Fort Buchanan Turkey Bowl Flag Football ...
- + Healthy Holiday Habits Reinforce Wellness Goals—Are you considering a weight loss goal, changing your diet, moving more, or a complete lifestyle overhaul in 2025? Perhaps you have considered postpon...
- + How the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit prepares Soldiers with the NGSW Weapon System—Schofield Barracks, HI - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's (USAMU) Instructor Training Group trained Hawaii-based Soldiers on the fielding of the Next...
- + How the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit prepares Soldiers with the NGSW Weapon SystemHow the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit prepares Soldiers with the NGSW Weapon System—Schofield Barracks, HI - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's (USAMU) Instructor Training Group trained Hawaii-based Soldiers on the fielding of the Next...
- + Wisconsin’s “Maverick” Battalion mobilizes for deployment—More than 60 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company were mobili...
- + Service holds first of its kind total Army career fair—A first of its kind Army-only career fair will be held April 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
- + NCOLP: An Effective Career Development Program by the staff of Army Logistician, Thomas A. Johnson, Editor—This article was first published in the first issue of Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 1, numbe...
- + Strengthening Relationships Coast to Coast—The importance of military service cannot be overstated, as it lays the groundwork for peace and security. It also enhances personal growth and develo...
- + Canines and handlers learn tools for survival—The Army’s third annual Military Working Dog Symposium at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Michigan in mid-May focused heavily on wellne...
- + 25th Infantry Division tests new technology in Philippines—The ability to quickly put cutting-edge warfighting equipment in the hands of Soldiers is key to maintaining readiness, says 25th Infantry Division co...
- + Army bandleader sees the past and future as a grandparent—Col. Bruce Pulver knows his rank might suggest that he could be an intimidating and stern man, “Yet I'm just a teddy bear when it comes to my grandkid...
- + U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Welcomes New HHD Commander—SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii held a change of command ceremony for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) on Dec. 3,...
- + MCAF Quantico Conducts Relief and Appointment Ceremony—MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.— U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Brandon Smart, the outgoing senior enlisted leader, transferred the authority as the senio...
- + Finding opportunities to serve around the world—“Once I decided that I wasn’t going to be a teacher, I started to consider serving as a U.S. government civilian,” Jennifer Carroll, a technology tran...
- + Fort Buchanan and the Gary Sinise Foundation say thanks to the military community in the Caribbean—— Service members, families, civilians, and veterans participated in the Fort Buchanan and Gary Sinise Foundation's Thanksgiving Lunch on Nov 27 at th...
- + 9/11 brought a call to service, sense of duty—The terrorist attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, trumpeted a call to service for many. [Author: Jonathan Austin]
- + Army begins operational deployment pay—Soldiers on approved operational deployments will soon receive $240 per month under the recently approved operational deployment pay program. [Author:...
- + Native American Cross-cultural mentoring event focuses on embracing traditional values of patriotism, service—As part of the ongoing effort to promote a variety of perspectives and experiences through the mentoring process, the Air Force Materiel Command hoste...
- + NAS Pensacola Hosts Tree Planting Ceremony in Recognition of Tree City USA Recertification—Story by Warrant Officer Christopher Paredes PENSACOLA, Fla. – Service members and civilian employees at the ‘Cradle of Naval Aviation’ participate...
- + General Engler on Logistics: An Interview with LTG Jean E. Engler by Thomas A. Johnson, Editor of Army Logistician—This interview between LTG Jean E. Engler and Thomas A. Johnson was first published in the first issue of Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, whic...
- + Gavins Point Dam releases reduced to winter release rate—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began reducing the Gavins Point releases to the winter release rate on Nov. 23 with the navigation flow support seaso...
- + Army Aviation’s future: ‘Twice as Far, Twice as Fast’—The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA, will dramatically impact the reach of Army Air Assault and how combat casualties are moved off the b...
- + Maj. Gen. Von Hoffman visits Group Commanders at the Alamo Wing—Maj. Gen. C. McCauley von Hoffman, Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing, Nov. 19. ...
- + Enlisted Soldiers Bring Warfighter’s Perspective to CFT’s Mission—Based at the Detroit Arsenal, the NGCV CFT is comprised of approximately 24 personnel – a mix of Soldiers, Army civilians and contract specialists – t...
- + EMF Kilo trains with 2nd Medical Battalion enhancing deployable skillsets—Sailors from Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo (EMF Kilo) and 2nd Medical Battalion participated in a localized joint training exercise designed to ...
- + Home for the holidays: Former Fort Drum MP reunites with retired military working dog—The holidays were made a bit more joyful for Staff Sgt. Payton May, a former Fort Drum military working dog (MWD) handler, when he was reunited with h...
- + New Orleans Corps of Engineers attends CPRA ceremony for Maurepas Swamp Project—Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, attended a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 3, 2024, for a Coastal Protection...
- + “It is our duty to honor all our veterans past and present.” Cherry Point Couple Volunteers, Honors America’s Deceased Service Members—An MCAS Cherry Point couple serving aboard the base’s medical clinic share a passion for honoring America’s deceased service members every holiday sea...
- + U.S. and Peruvian Marines Plan Together—Leaders from the Peruvian marine corps and U.S. Marine Forces, South joined forces Nov. 12-15 as part of a Staff Planner Working Group hosted at the M...
- + Picatinny’s Navy Detachment part of historic first-time test at sea—PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Personnel assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Picatinny Detachment Naval Packaging, Handling, St...
- + U.S. soldiers participate in multinational exercise in Eastern Poland—As part of Tumak 24, U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, participated in a mul...
- + Soldier for Life finds justice at Fort Buchanan—Staff Sgt. Nelson Ramos, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, received his certificate of retirement on Nov. 22 at the Fort Buchanan Directorat...
- + 9/11 Memorial Flag Makes 128th Stop at Womack—After traveling for more than 22 years, the 9/11 Memorial Flag made its 128th stop at Womack Army Medical Center commemorating the 22nd anniversary of...
- + Meeting the Challenge by GEN F.J. Chesarek—Chesarek, GEN F.J. “Meeting the Challenge.” Army Logistician, vol. 1, no.1 (September–October 1969): 4–7.
- + Military exercises demonstrate alignment with NATO regional plans – ‘As we train together, it is easier to fight together.’—U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO Allied Land Command organized the Combined Training Conference 24-2 to garner ideas and capabilities of 38 countr...
- + Shaping the Future: Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth Offsite Focuses on Strategic Health Initiatives and the Future of Public Health—Portsmouth, Virginia - The Defense Centers for Public Health – Portsmouth (DCPH-P) hosted a leadership offsite event, Nov. 19 – 20, at Naval Medical C...
- + BTF 25-1 participates in trilateral planning conference—Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a fi...
- + U.S. C-130Js support Saudi-led airdrop exercise—A U.S. Air Force C-130J assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is participating in the Royal Saudi Air Force-led TUWAIQ-4 multilateral exercise ...
- + LRC Benelux TMP chief to retire after 23 years with Royal Air Force, 26 years with U.S. Army—Paul Davis is the supervisory transportation operations specialist and transportation motor pool chief at Logistics Readiness Center Benelux. He is re...
- + Army Family Finds Strength Together and Apart—For Staff Sgt. Carleena Scott and Sgt. Walter Scott, military separations are a part of the balancing act between Army service and family life. The co...
- + Speaking for the Mission—U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roland Phelps, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Cell cryptologic language analyst, bridges communica...
- + Camp Humphreys community embraces kimchi making to support those in need—Just ahead of the holiday season, members of Camp Humphreys joined the Pyeongtaek community in the Korean tradition of making kimchi to provide food a...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 4—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 15...
- + USINDOPACOM hosts Hawaii State Legislature—Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted members of the Hawaii State Legislature at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M....
- + Stories from Iwo Jima – Junior Supply Corps Officer Perseveres—Growing up in an urban city in Vietnam, surrounded with the smell of coffee beans and vegetable gardens, this Vietnamese teenager had her head in book...
- + Mission readiness: Air Force, Space Force Surgeon General kicks off annual leadership workshop—Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps ...
- + USAG Okinawa gives thanks during Thanksgiving—Torii Station, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa celebrated Thanksgiving early with a festive buffet at Corral Cove, Torii Station, Japan, on Nov. 27...
- + Director of Medical Service Corps Visits Naval Medical Center San Diego—Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Director of the Medical Service Corps (MSC), visited Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) on Dec. 3 for an Admiral’s Call, p...
- + Army Corps begins Everett Harbor and Snohomish River Federal Navigation Channel maintenance dredging Dec. 16—USACE begins dredging the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal navigational channels the week of Dec. 16, 2024. The 24/7 dredging operations, ex...
- + Naval Postgraduate School Leverages AI and Simulation Technologies to Drive Innovation in Education and Research—ORLANDO, Fla. (NPS) – The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) announced it will use cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation technologies ...
- + Fullerton native joins Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration—U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jimmy Chon, from Fullerton, California, recently joined the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NC...
- + Victoria Cowan Has Been Awarded the John L. Levitow Award—Kuna, ID native, Air Force SrA Victoria Cowan has graduated from the Airman Leadership School at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, and was presented...
- + Brigadier General Daniel R. McDonough Promoted and Honored for Distinguished Service—PEORIA, IL – Brig. Gen. Daniel R. McDonough was promoted to the rank of Major General at the Peoria Air National Guard Base, Peoria, Illinois Nov. 27....
- + APS sends strong message of deterrence—Army Prepositioned Stocks is a game changer in terms of maintaining Army readiness, projecting resolve, and deterrence to adversaries. [Author: Greg W...
- + Meeting the Challenge by GEN F.J. Chesarek—From vol. 1, no. 1 (September–October 1969) issue of Army Logistician (Army Sustainment's previous title) [Author: Robert DelBane]
- + New Treatments for Epilepsy: What the Nation's Warriors Need to Know—Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in the U.S. yet remains widely misunderstood by the public. Doctors who specialize in treating epile...
- + TSC launches Alumni Program with inaugural event—The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies has launched its new Alumni Program, giving former course participants access to exclusive events a...
- + First Battle of the Branches brings services together for marksmanship, camaraderie in Guam—ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Against a backdrop of swirling dust and brisk island winds aboard Andersen Air Force Base, the inaugural Battle of the...
- + Alaska Native knowledge shapes Arctic security understanding at 2024 AFN Convention—As the Arctic region continues to grow in global significance, Alaska Native leaders gathered at the 2024 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Conventio...
- + Yappy Holidays! Festive Pets Can Fetch Up to $3,000 in Prizes in Exchange’s Photo Contest—DALLAS—Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show off their furry friends in their festive best for a chance at $3,000 in prizes in the H...
- + The 1st Armored Division’s Bulldog Brigade Assumes Authority from Task Force Iron in Poland—The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division “Bulldog” (3/1 AD) formally assumed authority of U.S. Army operations in support of Operatio...
- + Edwards partnered with schools to offer a maintenance hands-on class to local students—The 412th Maintenance Squadron, in partnership with the Muroc Joint Unified School District, has been providing a tailored training program in the are...
- + YEAR IN REVIEW: Army responds as nation faces disasters—From a major bridge collapse to hurricanes and wildfires, active Army, Guard and Reserve Soldiers were essential in helping American communities in 20...
- + Reminder: TRICARE Regions Are Changing Jan. 1, 2025—There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. on Jan. 1, 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the E...
- + Year in Review - 2024—The Army worked to continuously improve quality of life for Soldiers and their families in 2024. Changes included enhancing a program to reimburse mil...
- + Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists increase surgical services at Fort Johnson—FORT JOHNSON, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomed two certified registered nurse anesthetists to the team, improving access to care thro...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for fiscal year 2022-funded barracks project at Fort McCoy, Part 3—The construction area for a new $28.08 million barracks building is shown Nov. 15, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as progress on the facility continues. [...
- + Army Reserve couple receives resources at Yellow Ribbon pre-deployment event—JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – When U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers are mobilized and deployed, their spouses and families are, in a sense, mobil...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for fiscal year 2022-funded barracks project at Fort McCoy, Part 2—The construction area for a new $28.08 million barracks building is shown Nov. 18 and 19, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as progress on the facility conti...
- + Silent tribute: How JB Charleston honors the fallen—Displaying the highest respect, the dignified arrival is a solemn military tradition that brings fallen service members home to their families. Dri...
- + Local Civic Groups Open Their Hearts to Navy Recruits for Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Sailor—The spirit of gratitude had a special meaning this Thanksgiving as local civic organizations rallied together to adopt just over 1,000 Navy recruits a...
- + Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms nurse earns RADM Elizabeth S. Niemyer Award for advancing patient safety—Lt. Cmdr. Joseph “Joey” Biddix, a perioperative nurse and Division Officer of the Sterile Processing Department at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NH...
- + Robins Center of Automation saves hours of labor through roadshow—The Robins Center of Automation office under the 78th Air Base Wing Communications Directorate, here, hosted its second automation Roadshow at the Mid...
- + Robins SAPR invites Airmen to upcoming events, highlights awareness—Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is observed every April. Employees from the Robins Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response...
- + From one team to another: 606th SAPO transfers CENTCOM mission to 690th SAPO—The 606th Quartermaster Petroleum Liaison Detachment, Sub Area Petroleum Office transferred authority to the 690th Quartermaster Petroleum Liaison Det...
- + Remains of World War II Soldier to be buried in North Adams, Massachusetts—The remains U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Bernard J. Calvi, a Soldier who died a prisoner of war during World War II, will be interred Dec. 10 at Southvie...
- + WBAMC Forensic Nurses receive advanced SANE training—Four forensic nurses who serve as sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) at William Beaumont Army Medical Center received advanced SANE training and ce...
- + Discussing strategy over ‘100 Cups of Coffee’—Six Defense Logistics Agency employees recently had a chance to enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the agency’s future plans with leadership during an ...
- + YEAR IN REVIEW: Army strengthens alliances with partners, bolsters interoperability—YEAR IN REVIEW: Army strengthens alliances with partners, bolsters interoperability [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + What is a Kosovo Force Patrol?—For over 25 years, the communities within Kosovo have felt the presence of the partner nations and Allies that collectively make up the NATO-led Kosov...
- + New York National Guard Soldiers Volunteer to Assist in Trees for Troops—BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. – Seven New York Army National Guard Soldiers joined local veterans load up 125 Christmas trees being donated to military bases aro...
- + To win a war, less is more—Sixteen Airmen from Mountain Home Air Force Base were forward deployed to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to test the limits of agile combat employme...
- + 16th AS displays airlift power during BMTW—The 16th Airlift Squadron, in conjunction with various joint and mission partners, participated in Battalion Mass Tactical Week at Pope Army Airfield,...
- + Department of the Navy Achieves Historic Milestones in Small Business Awards for Fiscal Year 2024—The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has once again delivered record-breaking results in its commitment to small ...
- + Budget analyst who returned to Germany after 30 years now working at AFSBn-Germany—Caroline Richard was living in Germany 30 years ago as an Army dependent with her husband when he was stationed in Fulda as a Soldier. Now she’s back,...
- + 398th Finance Support Center cases colors, marking end of era in USCENTCOM—The 398th Finance Support Center cased its colors in a ceremony in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, signaling the completion of their ...
- + U.S. Special Operations Command Africa and U.K. host Flintlock 25 Mid-Planning Event—In preparation for the largest U.S. Special Operations Command Africa exercise, the British Army’s 2nd Battalion, Ranger Regiment co-hosted internatio...
- + Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Christmas Ship to arrive in Chicago—CHICAGO — Media are invited to gather imagery and sound at the Christmas Ship Grand Arrival event for the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) Friday...
- + Naval Station Norfolk Sailors honor the life of Military Working Dog Max—NORFOLK, Va. — Sailors and civilians from across Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk gathered together to honor the life of Military Working Dog (MWD) Max ...
- + Supporting the Ship: SERF Keeps USS John C. Stennis Ready for the Fight—NORFOLK, Va. – As the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) continues through its Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH), the cont...
- + NMCB 1’s Inventory Team Tackles Logistical Challenges to Strengthen Fleet Readiness—In the high-stakes world of naval operations, success depends on having the right tools in the right place at the right time. For the Seabees of Na...
- + YN2 Ken Go Reenlists: A Story of Dedication and Excellence—From the bustling streets of Cebu City, Philippines to the corridors of NAVFAC Washington, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ken Go's journey in the U.S. Navy e...
- + Eighth Army Soldier Prevents Devastating Fire Near Pyeongtaek—CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – On the morning of Nov. 7, 2024, Staff Sgt. Shawn Charlie Kras of 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Eighth Army, heroic...
- + Native American Sky Soldier shares culture with school kids—Through storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and discussions about the significance of items like the medicine bag and medicine wheel, Bowers was ab...
- + Army – Navy legal professionals compete in opening statement competition—WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii — Soldiers and Sailors from across Oahu showcased their legal expertise during the 2024 Joint Opening Statement Contest ...
- + NMCSD Chaplain Earns National Board Certification—Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Walling, Assistant Department Head for Pastoral Care Services at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), has earned National Board Cer...
- + NAVFAC Hawaii Awards $81 Million Contract for Waterfront Projects—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii has awarded an $81 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity cont...
- + Photo Story: Scenes of 2024 Fort McCoy Native American Heritage Month Observance—Michael Charette, also known as Laughing Fox, with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa shared his people’s history through story and music du...
- + NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander and Command Senior Enlisted Leader visit WADS—Gen. Gregory Guillot, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, NORAD and USNO...
- + Generations united: Green Family serves Thanksgiving meals to Soldiers at Fort Sill dining facility—A poignant blend of tradition, remembrance, and service unfolded at the Green Hall Dining Facility this Thanksgiving, as three generations of Chief Wa...
- + NAVFAC MIDLANT Awards $113.6 Million Contract for Facility Renovation on Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Fort Washington, Pennsylvania a $11...
- + Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits: A Guide for Army Families—GI Bill Benefits Guide for Army Families. [Author: Erin Sherwood]
- + Wounded Warriors Heal Through Music, Comedy and Visual Arts—The National Capital Region played host to wounded warriors from around the world participating in a week-long event celebrating comradery and recover...
- + Military Health Expert Explains how Strength is Relative to Body Weight—The military monitors its service members’ fitness levels to ensure combat physical readiness and minimize loss of personnel to injury. Each milita...
- + Be All You Can Be: Fort McCoy serves as an NCO training base in many ways—Every year, thousands of regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard noncommissioned officers (NCOs) complete some type of training at Fort Mc...
- + From classroom to cockpit: local teachers witness 97th AMW mission—Twenty-four teachers from 11 schools around Southwest Oklahoma experienced the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s mission firsthand during a KC-135 Stratotanker...
- + Annual EOD training tackles emerging threats—JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel with the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron completed an intensive field trai...
- + USARIEM Receives Wolf Pack Award for Army Comprehensive Body Composition Study—In 2021, the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training reached out to USARIEM to discuss their interest in assessing whether the Army Regulation ...
- + New air-to-surface weapon achieves milestone release—The goal of the test was to prove the new weapon could separate from an aircraft successfully, a major milestone, so further testing can begin. [Autho...
- + Upper Mississippi River navigation season closes for the year—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, saw the last barge of the year, the Motor Vessel Ashley Danielson, depart Lock and Dam 2, Dec. 1,...
- + YEAR IN REVIEW: Army pays tribute to heroes—WASHINGTON — As the Army moves closer to its 250th birthday, the service and the Department of Defense took time in 2024 to honor heroes from througho...
- + Building a Sailor: Navy Aerospace Medical Technician and Aerospace Physiology Technicians Now Receiving Transferable College Credits—The Naval Aerospace Medical Technician (AVT) and Naval Aerospace Physiology Technician (APT) program has joined the list of 23 specialized medical pro...
- + Efforts to refloat the Motor Vessel Tim S. Dool continue in the St. Lawrence Seaway—Efforts to refloat the M/V Tim S. Dool are ongoing following its grounding in the St. Lawrence Seaway on Saturday, November 23. [Author: Petty Officer...
- + Finding a New Home – A1C Charles Houck—Children who are subject to constant relocation are typically from a military family, right? This isn’t true for U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Charl...
- + Project partners celebrate forthcoming beach renourishment completion at San Clemente press conference—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District took part in an Oct. 31 beachside press conference as it nears completion of its much-anticipate...
- + How to Save a Life: An Interview with Navy CPR Instructors—NEWPORT NEWS, Va – Corpsman 2nd Class Megan Hooper and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Hunter Ketch, Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US...
- + Meet an HRA: One Veteran’s Mission Continues at the Houston MEPS—A career at one of the Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), located throughout the U.S., offers opportunities to contribute to our nation’s d...
- + USS John C. Stennis Soccer Team Unites Sailors Through Competition and Camaraderie—NORFOLK, Va. — Representing the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Norfolk League is about more than just soccer for the Sailors who lace up their cl...
- + Shop Early! Military Shoppers Have Until Dec. 17 for Regular Ground Shipping at ShopMyExchange.com—DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recommends service members and their families complete their ShopMyExchange.com orders early to sec...
- + Army Reserve training at Fort McCoy big part of installation’s annual training effort—Every year, thousands of Army Reserve Soldiers train at Fort McCoy through institutional training, weekend or extended combat training, or through exe...
- + Navy’s Recruiters of the Year (ROY) announced for fiscal year 2024.—Rear Adm. Jim Waters, Commander of Navy Recruiting Command (NRC), announced the national selections for the Navy’s Recruiters of the Year (ROY) awards...
- + Naval Station Norfolk AMC Terminal reopens renovated USO centers—NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated United Se...
- + DoDEA Americas Empowers Military-Connected Students Through Differentiated Learning—The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas is championing differentiated instruction as a cornerstone of its 21st-century learning ...
- + U.S. Army Central Joins 80th Anniversary Liberation Celebrations in Saint-Avold, France—The streets of Saint-Avold, a town steeped in history, came alive this weekend as residents, dignitaries, and soldiers gathered to commemorate the 80t...
- + Precision Under Pressure – U.S. Navy Divers Showcase Expertise in Afloat Salvage Operations—U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 and U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobil...
- + Keep Some Jingle in Your Pocket With Military Discounts and Holiday Budgeting—Spending time with loved ones and sharing cherished traditions are what make holidays special. But seasonal festivities often come with a high price t...
- + Beneath the Surface—On the surface, what is a dam to most people? A large mound of dirt? Throw in some concrete? An elongated pile of branches and trees operated by a cre...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 3—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 4,...
- + Real estate office fosters partnerships to manage federal lands—The real estate office, working cooperatively with the district’s La Crescent environmental stewardship section and the town of Onalaska, Wisconsin, ...
- + YEAR IN REVIEW: Soldiers played crucial role informing modernization needs—The Army’s continuous transformation efforts in 2024 centered on the service’s network of systems. Army leaders have turned to Soldiers to give com...
- + Cristina Catana Is Rolling With the Punches—Make no plans, roll with the punches. That is the biggest lesson 1st Lt. Cristina Catana learned after her unexpected cancer diagnosis. With support f...
- + Army selects new regional recruiting headquarters locations—WASHINGTON — The Army continued its recruiting transformation this week by announcing Atlanta and Los Angeles as the future locations for two new regi...
- + Safety Stand-Down prioritizes risk reduction and response—FORT DETRICK, Md. -- U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command hosted a Safety Stand-Down event Nov. 25, providing the workforce with hands-on training in s...
- + Army Reserve leader honors veterans in 'City of Brotherly Love'—Brig. Gen. James Porter, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division at the Philadelphia Veterans Day parade Nov. 10,...
- + I Am Navy Medicine; Hospital Corpsman Second Class Peyton Cummins—A Corpsman serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is about to take the biggest step of his career and become a Navy officer. [Author: Thomas ...
- + Kosovo President, U.S. Ambassador, Visit Troops in Kosovo for Thanksgiving—Kosovo President Dr. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu and Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Kosovo Jeffrey M. Hovenier celebrated Thanksgiving wit...
- + Multinational medical teams play critical role in stability of KFOR mission—Kosovo Force troops play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all communities in Kosovo, regardless of ethnic origin. With...
- + FRCE marks 150th F-35 induction—Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked a milestone in its support of the F-35 Lightning II program when the depot recently inducted and completed m...
- + Kosovo Force Regional Command East participates in biannual Golden Sabre exercise—Soldiers of the Kosovo Force Regional Command East, also known as KFOR RC-E, joined together with members of the Kosovo Police, European Union Mission...
- + Dover AFB holds first iteration of First Term Officer Course—Twelve Officers assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing graduated the first iteration of First Term Officer Course on November 1, 2024, at Dover Air Force ...
- + MARFORK Hosts Gifts for Hope—U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, created the "Gifts for Hope" initiative in partnership with the Seoul Welfare Children Committee where, for two days,...
- + Hospital Corpsman Meritoriously Advanced to 2nd Class—Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Micaela Wittgow, of Tigard, Oregon, meritoriously advanced to the rank of 2nd class petty officer in recognition for her o...
- + 724th Air Mobility Squadron Keeps Global Missions Moving—The 724th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), based at Aviano Air Base in Italy, plays a critical role in U.S. Air Force operations by ensuring the seamless ...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: A Blueprint for Next-Generation Readiness—In the heart of southern Arizona, the 944th Fighter Wing showcased the depth of its readiness and adaptability through Desert Hammer 2024, a Joint Lar...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Tactical Combat Casualty Care – Training to Save Lives—Story by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas The remote desert landscape of southern Arizona recently played host to Desert Hammer 2024, an expansive Joint ...
- + U.S. Marines and Sailors Participate in Bilateral Humanitarian Aid Training—MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S. D. BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside the Japan Self...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: The Cornerstone of Operations – Supply and Logistics—Story by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas The sun set over the sprawling desert of southern Arizona as the 944th Fighter Wing wrapped up Desert Hammer 20...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Security Forces Forge the Shield of Mission Readiness—In the rugged terrain of southern Arizona, the 944th Fighter Wing concluded the largest joint force exercise in state history – Desert Hammer 2024, No...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Strengthening Resilience through Spiritual, Mortuary Affairs—In the heart of southern Arizona’s rugged terrain, where strategy and strength were colliding, Desert Hammer 2024 also brought focus to an often-overl...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Tactical Medicine, A Moral Contract, Civilian Partnerships—In the heat of conflict, survival depends on seconds – and readiness. At Desert Hammer 2024, held Nov. 13-16 across southern Arizona, the 944th Fig...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Pioneering Joint Force Interoperability—In the arid expanse of southern Arizona, the United States Air Force Reserve's 944th Fighter Wing recently concluded Desert Hammer 2024, a groundbreak...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: The Human Element, Mission-Ready Airmen—Story by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas Southern Arizona’s rugged terrain served as the backdrop for the largest Large Force Exercise in the state’s hi...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles—The vast and desolate terrain of southern Arizona served as the backdrop for Desert Hammer 2024, the largest joint exercise in Arizona's history, Nov....
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds—Southern Arizona became the epicenter of cutting-edge military preparedness during Desert Hammer 2024, a large-force exercise hosted by the 944th Figh...
- + Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale—Under the vast southern Arizona skies, Desert Hammer 2024 brought the precision, resilience, and innovation of the United States military into sharp f...
- + Task Force Talon Holds Competition to Select Soldier and NCOs of the Year—ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam-- Task Force Talon recently hosted its annual Soldier and NCO of the Year competition a demanding three-day event design...
- + Cpl. Shay Silversmith’s Mission to Navajo Youth—U.S. Army Cpl. Shay Silversmith, a member of the Navajo Nation (Diné), proudly serves as an Apache helicopter mechanic (15R) assigned to the 16th Comb...
- + Public invited to annual Fort Indiantown Gap tree lighting—The public is invited to the 2024 Fort Indiantown Gap tree lighting ceremony and social gathering [Author: Maj. Travis Mueller]
- + Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR—U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing is participating in the Egyptian Air Force-led Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR f...
- + LCS Training Facility Atlantic Renamed to SCSTC MAYPORT—Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility (LTF) Atlantic (LANT) is officially renamed to SCSTC MAYP...
- + Photo Story: November 2024 views of Equipment Park in Fort McCoy's Commemorative Area—Scenes of Fort McCoy's Equipment Park are shown Nov. 7 and 13, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + Photo Story: November 2024 construction operations for Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, Part 2—Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown on Nov. 7 ...
- + From Ojibwe Roots to Army Leadership: The inspiring journey of Signaleer Maj. Alisha Garcia—As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we celebrate the remarkable journey of Maj. Alisha Garcia, a proud member of the Leech Lake Band o...
- + NORAD is Ready to Track Santa’s Flight for the 69th Year—The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 for the program’s 69th year. The NORAD Tracks Santa website (www.norad...
- + Truman arrives in Marseille, celebrates Thanksgiving—MARSEILLE, France — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate Carabiniere (F 593)...
- + U.S. Coast Guard supports FSM Joint Committee Meeting to deepen partnerships and enhance maritime security—CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia — The U.S. Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to maritime safety, security, and stewardship during the recent...
- + NGB leadership team visits ‘top-notch’ Guardsmen in New Hampshire—The National Guard Bureau’s top leaders visited the New Hampshire National Guard here Tuesday to gain a deeper understanding of its people, missions a...
- + USAICS Creates Office of Research Training (1 DEC 1977)—On 1 December 1977, Col. Eugene S. Sanford stood up the Office of Reserve Training at the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School, Fort Huachuca, Ari...
- + Marshall Meyer Enlists in Army Counterintelligence (DEC 1948)—In December 1948, Marshall M. Meyer enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps. His lengthy military career cu...
- + Expert offers tips on how to avoid scams, keep online data private—Expert offers tips on how to avoid scams, keep online data private [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + Sergeant Major of the Army highlights quality of life efforts during panel—Sergeant Major of the Army highlights quality of life efforts during panel [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + AFRICOM Commander Visits Djibouti for Thanksgiving—CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), attended the East Africa Security Forum (EASF), the Marin...
- + 115th Quartermaster Company Displays Skills for Thanksgiving Feast—Soldiers from the 115th Quartermaster Company, 4th Division Sustainment Brigade, put on a show for their annual Thanksgiving feast on Fort Carson, Col...
- + Leaders and DFAC staff thank the troops during Thanksgiving—Senior leaders from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and other units on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston served Thanksgiving Dinner...
- + WHINSEC Maneuver Captains Career Course instructors rearm and refit for 2025.—WHINSEC Captain Career Course instructors take advantage between cycles to get up-to-date on their facilitation skills. [Author: Milton Mariani Rodrig...
- + Medical Care to Share—While on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, to include the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the amphibious assault ship USS ...
- + MEDCoE Mission Thanksgiving 2024—The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence invited local families to host soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, this will be their fir...
- + 386th FSS hosts Thanksgiving meal service—The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron hosted an annual Thanksgiving Meal Service event for deployed service members. [Author: Capt. Hannah Ca...
- + USACE Emergency response missions, different but the same—When a disaster happens, one can usually count on seeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the scene, assisting residents to get back to nor...
- + Turkey, camaraderie, and Polska!—CAMP KOSCIUSZKO, Poland — U.S. Army and Polish service members and civilians gathered to celebrate a cherished American tradition-Thanksgiving served ...
- + 181st Intelligence Wing Services Hosts Thanksgiving Meal for Airmen—The 181st Intelligence Wing's Services Flight hosted a special Thanksgiving-themed meal, providing a family-style feast for the service men and women ...
- + USS RONALD REAGAN HOSTS A FROCKING CEREMONY FOR NEWLY-PROMOTED SAILORS—USS Ronald Reagan hosts a frocking ceremony for newly promoted E-5's and E-6's on Nov. 27th, 2024. [Author: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan EstradaEg...
- + Honoring tradition: The stories of Native American service members—The experiences of four Native American servicemen, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wayne Lufkins, Staff Sgt. Casarah Pine, Airman 1st Class Isaiah “Dovahh”...
- + KFOR 34 Regional Command East soldiers donate sports equipment to local Kosovo athletes—Often times on deployment, Soldiers eagerly await mail call to see what packages or gifts they have received. When a soldier’s name is on the mail cal...
- + USS Michael Murphy, USS Spruance and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. Conduct Port Visits in Thailand and Singapore—Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducted a port visit in Phuket, Thailand, Nov....
- + CIMT integrates sleep domain to H2F Program—oint Base Langley-Eustis is leading the charge in revolutionizing military readiness. One of its tenant units, the U.S. Army Center for Initial Milita...
- + First Official Large-scale Support Mission for NYNG’s 1st Field Feeding Company—The 1501st Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding) second detachment supported the 42nd Infantry Division’s command post exercise in which they fed an a...
- + Warfare Center logistics leaders gather to chart future of NAVSEA logistics—Senior logisticians from across Naval Sea Systems Command gathered at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, Nov. 5 – 7, for the semi-annual...
- + A Meeting of Collegial Minds at NMRTC Bremerton—By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton Public Affairs – Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton Career...
- + Construction under way for 2 new 4-story Collective Training Officers Quarters at Fort McCoy—Preparation and beginning work has started for the fiscal year 2024-funded $55.75 million Collective Training Officers Quarters Project at Fort McCoy....
- + From the modern frontier to the Cowboy's turf: Fort Sill stands strong at OSU Military Appreciation Game—The Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill supported Oklahoma State University’s Military Appreciation Game against the Texas Tech University Red Ra...
- + Vandenberg Expands Resiliency Services with their Human Performance Optimization Center—The Human Performance Optimization Center (HPOC) recently opened its doors to lead military personnel towards improving mental and physical health. T...
- + Kosovo Force Regional Command East participates in biannual Golden Sabre exercise—Soldiers of the Kosovo Force Regional Command East, also known as KFOR RC-E, joined together with members of the Kosovo Police, European Union Mission...
- + 62d Airlift Wing Airmen set the stage for training flight—U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing prepare for a training sortie at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Nov. 26. 2024 This training ...
- + Tachi Yokut Tribe Shares Story of Resilience with Naval Health Clinic Lemoore—In a powerful presentation at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, Kenny Barrios, a Tachi Yokut Tribe cultural liaison, shared a captivating history and stori...
- + Army honors military families for sacrifices, support—November is known for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, but it’s also Military Family Appreciation Month. It is a month devoted to say thank-you to all m...
- + Airmen Learn Arctic Resiliency—The ART course is a two-day and one-night field exercise focused on preparing new Airmen for the challenging Alaska conditions through hands-on traini...
- + Safety First: USACE's number one priority during disaster response—Before its employees set foot on a disaster response mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has already established a safety framework emph...
- + KFOR RC-E, JLSG, complete footbridge construction, symbolizing unity for the community of Zubin Potok—The NATO-led Kosovo Force Regional Command East, in partnership with the KFOR Joint Logistic Support Group and the Canadian Boomer Legacy Fund, built ...
- + Building Leaders Through Education in Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital (CRDAMC)—CRDAMC has been a medical center with a long history of supporting innovation through medical care for Fort Cavazos, “The Great Place,” and the surrou...
- + U.S. Army Firefighters demonstrate lethality and efficiency—FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez demonstrates firefighting techniques, Nov. 20, 2024 in Fort Cavazos, Texas. Just like their civili...
- + Families Connect over Brunch with Chaplain of the Marine Corps—The holiday season affords a sacred opportunity for service members and their loved ones to recharge, reconnect and reinvest in a foundational part of...
- + Majors’ Valentine’s Day, couple found love—Majors’ Valentine’s Day, couple found love [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + DOD logisticians collaborate during provisioning summit—The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics held its first Defense Department Provisioning Workshop and Summit in partnershi...
- + Team McChord’s JA office keeps the mission on track—From ensuring the enforcement of military standards to supporting Airmen and their families, the JA office plays a vital role in maintaining the missi...
- + Between Two Worlds: A Navajo Soldier's Journey—U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Wyatt Rutledge, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, and a member of the Nava...
- + Embracing Heritage: Spc. Brianna Hunter’s Choctaw Journey—Spc. Brianna Hunter, a Soldier with the Kentucky Army National Guard, embraces her Choctaw heritage despite challenges posed by the blood quantum syst...
- + Frankfort leaders visit National Guard center—The Kentucky National Guard hosted a tour for community leaders at the Boone National Guard Center to showcase its dual federal and state missions, di...
- + Presidio of Monterey religious support office gifts 100 Thanksgiving meal baskets—Cars lined up at the General Stilwell Community Center on Nov. 21 to pick up their free Thanksgiving meal baskets reserved through the religious suppo...
- + Kentucky National Guard breaks ground on new field maintenance facility in Boone County—Kentucky National Guard broke ground in Burlington, Nov. 18 for a new field maintenance facility. When complete, the facility will serve more than 760...
- + Boots on the Runway: 8th TSC Soldier’s pursuit of empowerment and ambition—FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – At just 21 years old, Spc. Kayla Francisco, a religious affairs specialist with the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, is taking ...
- + US Southern Command general shares leadership advice with next generation—US Southern Command general shares leadership advice with next generation [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + Wounded Warrior Project- Project Odyssey—Strength and Comradery JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — “Resilience isn’t built in a single moment, but forged in the fires of continuous growth a...
- + AFRL, AEDC celebrate 10th anniversary of partnership at Arnold AFB—Leaders of the Air Force laboratory and test enterprise recently gathered at Arnold Air Force Base to acknowledge a 10-year partnership advancing high...
- + Vandenberg’s Annual Flu Vaccination Event—The 30th Medical Group recently hosted its annual flu point of dispensing event ‘Flu Pod’ at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Nov. 13, 2024. This event, h...
- + Messengers earn volunteer family of year—Messengers earn volunteer family of year [Author: Shannon Collins]
- + Boyle Earns Military Excellence Award at Recruit Training Command—Seaman Apprentice Zachary Boyle graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) November 27, 20...
- + PACFLT Hosts Fleet Health Integration Panel—U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted senior medical personnel from across the Navy for the annual meeting of the Fleet Health Integration Panel (FHIP) on Joint B...
- + Carteret County MAC Honors Service Persons of the Quarter—The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee recognized U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Declan Barret, an aviation hydraulic mechanic, as...
- + US Army awards Patriot Advanced Capability-3 contract worth up to $368.6 million—On 29 October 2024, the Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract modification with a not-to-exceed value of $752.3 million and current obligations of $...
- + $8.72M BOS Contract Option Awarded for NSA Souda Bay—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) awarded a $8.72 million fixed price indefinite-delivery inde...
- + Arizona Guardsman Tackles Ironman, Proving Limits Are Made to Be Broken—Staff Sgt. Richard Craven recently completed the Ironman competition and details his preparation, and tactics during the race as well as the motivatio...
- + CFAS Participates in 80th Anniversary WWII B-29 “Acid Test” Memorial Ceremony—SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 27, 2024) – Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Command Master Chief Alan Benavidez and 12 other CF...
- + USAG Japan, Zama City enhance partnership through local festival—ZAMA, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison Japan leadership attended a neighboring city’s festival here Nov. 17, which helped enhance the partnership between th...
- + 374 MSG hosts immersive Airman for a Day—U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing gained a unique, hands-on experience in mission readiness and discipline during the 374th Mission Su...
- + USAF 623rd ACS, USMC test sensor integration for superior command & control—KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Airmen from the 623rd Air Control Squadron participated in a Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L) system integration trai...
- + Chaplain (Maj.) Grace W. Kim: A Sister’s Keeper for the Forever Soldier—Chaplain (Maj.) Grace Kim’s presentation–“Sisters Keepers: Personal and Professional Development”–is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far Ea...
- + Fear In The Fall Is Courage In The Climb—One may fall in fear, only to rise again. On the morning of November 19, 2024, U.S. Marines from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Exp...
- + Native American Heritage Month wraps up—For the month of November and in honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Yokota community held events to honor and show respect to Native America...
- + U.S. Coast Guard deepens maritime partnerships during engagements in Republic of the Marshall Islands—MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — From Nov. 6 to 18, 2024, representatives from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and U.S. Coast...
- + 765th Transportation (Terminal) Bn. Soldiers, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members work together to beautify historical stone monument on Camp Zama—CAMP ZAMA, Japan – U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members here worked together Nov. 19 to beautify a piece of history on the i...
- + Eielson’s CATM Flight hits the mark at 40 below—When temperatures drop to negative 40 in Alaska, Eielson’s Combat Arms Training and Maintenance flight stays resilient in their ability to train and q...
- + Fulford relinquishes command of 1st Marine Division to Savage—U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford relinquished command of 1st Marine Division to Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage during a ceremony at Marine Cor...
- + Holiday Safety: Important Tips to Keep in Mind—The Center for Security Forces Safety Manager shared helpful safety tips and reminders with staff in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The ...
- + Mustang of the Week: A1C Ryan Galloway—U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Galloway, 51st Communications Squadron network vulnerability technician, is fluent in the scripting language and ...
- + Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau Fishpond Inspires Story of Healing and Peace—Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau, the ancient fishpond next to McGrew Point Navy housing that is being restored, was the inspiration for Hoʻoponopono is Harmony, a ch...
- + Cheers to 45 Years: Song Mi receives length of service award for her remarkable commitment to U.S. Forces Korea—USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – As we celebrate milestones and look back on decades of dedication, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ms. Song Mi, ...
- + NAVFAC Washington Commanding Officer Selected as First Black Civil Engineer Corps Rear Admiral—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington Commanding Officer Capt. Omarr Tobias has been selected for promotion to rear admiral...
- + From Resilience to Recognition: Tech. Sgt. Monica Luna’s Spirit of Hope Journey—For her unwavering commitment and dedication to uplifting airmen and their families, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Monica Luna, 30th Logistic Readiness Sq...
- + Airmen, civilians unite to save mother, son from submerged vehicle—A car crash in Navarre, Florida, on Nov. 3, 2024, resulted in a mother and her young son becoming trapped in a submerged vehicle, but thanks to the qu...
- + Planting U.S. Army’s roots in Poland: honoring tradition today, building a community for tomorrow—CAMP KOŚCIUZKO, Poland – U.S. Army Garrison Poland passed the mantle of leadership from Command Sgt. Maj. Kirk L. Ray to Command Sgt. Jason D. Jones d...
- + NAS Oceana Sailors help load hurricane relief supplies onto historic DC-3 with Military Aviation Museum—Sailors from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana lent a helping hand Sept. 8 at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Va., loading much-needed re...
- + SkillBridge Employer Partner Roundtable: Driving Continuous Improvement for Transitioning Service Members—The SkillBridge program, designed to connect transitioning service members with civilian career opportunities in their last 180 days of service, is a ...
- + Six NUWC Division Newport employees win Black Engineer of the Year Awards—Six Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employees have been selected as winners of the 2025 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) ...
- + SSP STEM Leads Attend Offsite Training at the U.S. Naval Academy to Empower Local Communities—Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) coordinators and leads from the Department of Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) visited...
- + Remains of World War II Soldier to be buried in Richmond, Texas—The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Hulen A. Leinweber, a Soldier killed during World War II, will be interred Dec. 5 at Morton Cemetery, Rich...
- + Celebrating NNSY’s Electronics Division (Shop 67)—Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Electronics Shop (Shop 67) maintains, modernizes, troubleshoots, overhauls, tests and repairs electronics systems whi...
- + Take 5 with Santa Max—FORSCOM civilian embodies Santa during the holiday [Author: Michaellyn Perkins]
- + After nearly a half century, dams see rehabilitation—In a significant shift after 50 years, more than a $40 million rehabilitation effort is now focused on protecting both property and the people who rel...
- + Remains of Korean War Soldier to be buried in Florence, South Carolina—The remains of U.S. Army Cpl. John B. Miller, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred Dec. 6 at Florence National Cemetery, Florence,...
- + Norfolk Naval Shipyard Makes Three for the New Business and Strategic Planning Officer—Capt. Bart Sievenpiper has reported to NNSY as its new Business and Strategic Planning Officer (Code 1200), he has been stationed at three of the four...
- + 371st Radio Research Co Loses Two LEFT BANK Operators (29 NOV 1969)—On November 29, 1969, two radio intercept operators from the 371st Radio Research Company, 509th RR Group, were killed in action when their helicopter...
- + HUMINT in Operation GTMO (25 NOV 1991)—On 25 November 1991, the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion arrived at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. The battalion’s mission was to establish and mana...
- + Public Health Command Europe hosts joint Veterinary Training—Ramstein Air Base, Germany - Public Health Command Europe hosted a five-day training event for U.S. Army and international veterinarians to build part...
- + U.S. Army V Corps relies on Army Reserve, National Guard for mission success: Hosts 3rd annual Reserve Component Symposium—FORT KNOX, Ky. — V Corps held its third annual Reserve Component Symposium at V Corps Headquarters in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Nov. 22-23. [Author: Rebecc...
- + 20 Years of Service and a Family United—For Staff Sgt. Robert Clement, a tanker with the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division, reaching his 20-year milestone in the military is ...
- + First Forward-Deployed Virginia-Class Submarine Arrives in Guam—The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived to its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, Nov. 26, as part of the U.S. Navy’s s...
- + Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo First Navy Overseas Installation to Conduct Black Start Exercise—SASEBO, Japan -- Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) became the first U.S. Navy installation in Japan to conduct the congressionally mandated Bl...
- + BASOPS Maintenance internship grads make for prime apprenticeship candidates—In a short yet inspiring journey, two German high school students recently completed an intern program at one of the Base Support Operations Maintenan...
- + RTA course keeps Kunsan caring for Airmen—KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Wolf Pack held its first Resilience Trainer Assistant course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 20-...
- + Alaska National Guard Brings Holiday Cheer to Circle, Alaska with Operation Santa Claus—Continuing the Operation Santa Claus tradition of delivering holiday cheer to remote communities in Alaska, Alaska Army and Air National Guard members...
- + Army South NCOs prepare UTSA cadets for Ranger Challenge with weapons familiarization—U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) G4 hosted 12 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) for a weapons...
- + Sailors from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown volunteer during annual NJROTC inspection at York High School—NWS Yorktown Sailors volunteered at York High School's NJROTC Area Manager's Inspection on Thursday, November 21st. [Author: Max Lonzanida]
- + 3d Marine Littoral Regiment Recognizes WTI Graduates—MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – 3d Marine Littoral Regiment proudly welcomes the latest graduates of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course back f...
- + Emory S. Land Holds Change of Command—OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 25, 2024) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) conducted a change of command ceremony aboard the ship while ported in...
- + Embracing heritage and service—From the sun-kissed shores of Southern California to the ancestral lands of the Omaha reservation in Nebraska, U.S. Air Force Capt. Ashley Morris, 60t...
- + A Little Bit of Home: Kirtland's Participation in Operation Christmas Drop Brings Aid to Guam—KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Six thousand miles west of the United States, stands an island within the Mariana Island Chain that is no more than 30...
- + 90th Missile Wing unveils memorial plaque honoring Bells of Balangiga history—The 90th Missile Wing hosted a ceremony at the ICBM & Heritage Museum to unveil a plaque commemorating the historic presence of the Bells of Balan...
- + Legacy of service: Father and daughter strengthen bond through shared careers—Capt. Krysta Flach Villlarreal arranged a special visit with her father, retired Maj. Arnulfo Flach Villarreal, to the L-01 Missile Alert Facility nea...
- + Building Bonds: Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy strengthens leadership, alliances, partnerships—Enlisted leaders from air forces across the Indo-Pacific region gathered for the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy training at the Binnicker Profession...
- + Taking care of our own: SRU provides lifeline for Soldiers in Recovery—Soldier for Life isn’t just a title – it’s a promise. When Soldiers are wounded, ill or injured, Fort Carson’s Soldier Recovery Unit steps in to manag...
- + Naval Aviation graduates 41 Weapons Tactics Instructors—NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – Forty-one naval officers and enlisted personnel graduated from three different Naval Aviation Warfighting Dev...
- + DESRON 15 SCC Completes Deployments with USS Ronald Reagan, USS George Washington—YOKOSUKA, Japan – Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 returned to Yokosuka, Japan Nov. 22 following deployments aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS G...
- + AMMOS celebrates 1,000th graduate milestone—NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – A group of 18 Airmen graduated from the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School (AMMOS) Comb...
- + Fort Carson kicks off CFC—Charitable organizations promoted their services during Fort Carson’s 2024 “Give Happy” Combined Federal Campaign Fair (CFC) and Chili Cook-Off Nov. 1...
- + USS Nantucket (LCS 27) Gray Lady of the Seas—NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Nov. 25, 2024) – Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Nantucket (LCS 27) to homeport in Mayport, Fla., November 25. [...
- + 366th Fighter Wing tests Units of Action construct during RAGING GUNFIGHTER 25-1—The 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base concluded exercise RAGING GUNFIGHTER 25-1, which was conducted at various locations throughout ...
- + Air Forces Northern and Mexico’s Defense Forces completed AMALGAM EAGLE-24 live-fly air defense and search and rescue exercise—Mexican armed forces, the U.S. Department of Defense and interagency partners, participated in AMALGAM EAGLE 2024, a live-fly exercise, November 13-1...
- + Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Hosts Annual Lung Cancer Summit—On November 1, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed held its annual Lung Cancer Summit, showcasing the newest advancements in researc...
- + 927th ARW drives innovation for agile combat employment—Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and effective communication is a strategically aligned priority within the 927th Air Refueli...
- + PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Sailors Engage with Boston Community During Namesake Visit—Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), which will be the U.S. Navy’s newest Ford-class aircraft carrier, visited t...
- + AFMC commander, civic leaders tour Robins to gain understanding of key missions—Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, and AFMC Civic Leader Program members from across the nation visited Robins Air Force B...
- + Munson Army Health Center teaches international enrollees how to access healthcare—FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas - Munson Army Health Center recently welcomed spouses from the installation’s international military student population for a...
- + Service and Resilience in the 23d CES: Responding to Hurricane Helene—When Hurricane Helene struck, the 23 CES from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, exemplified the Air Force core value of "service before self" by tireless...
- + Flags of Service: How the 200th RHS Rebuilds Hope—When disaster strikes, the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, part of the Ohio Air National Guard, brings relief, resilience, and hope to devastated communitie...
- + A Cosmic Connection: USSF Astronaut Calls STEM Students from ISS—Astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted an educational downlink, a communication signal from the spacecraft back to Earth, for Den...
- + Get Your Updated COVID-19 Shot With TRICARE—The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community ...
- + Cape Cod Military Installation recognized for Environmental Stewardship—JOINT BASE CAPE COD, Mass. — Camp Edwards, the Massachusetts National Guard’s premier training site, has been recognized as the 2024 Northeast Region ...
- + East Africa Security Forum hosted by CJTF-HOA—CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - The East Africa Security Forum (EASF) was recently held at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Nov. 21-23, 2024. The forum, hosted ...
- + JBAB sets sight on readiness requirements—What makes the United States military great? Some common answers are superior technology, tactics, diversity and commitment to the American people. Wh...
- + Desert Hammer Ignites Airmen Readiness—Exercise Desert Hammer, hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing and joined by Airmen from the 56th FW, sharpened Airmen readiness by immersing them in realis...
- + Ready When it Counts: The 78th CEG Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts—When Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southeast, the 78th CEG at Robins Air Force Base put their readiness to the ultimate test. Balancing disaste...
- + 51 years of service: Calvin Foster’s legacy flows through USACE and his community—After more than a half century of service, Calvin Foster leaves a lasting impact on his community and colleagues. Recently, he was honored for his ded...
- + Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL’s SPIRRAL launch on SPX-31—The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 202...
- + Washington National Guard Recognized for Efforts in Navy Aircraft Crash Recovery—Senior Department of Defense leaders, including Vice Adm. Dan Cheever, commander of Naval Air Forces, recently honored members of the Washington Natio...
- + USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s ‘On the Go with Gabrielle’: First stop, StrongCon—KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Hello! I’m Gabrielle Dillard, a supply technician with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe (USAMMC-E), based in Kai...
- + Remains of World War II Soldier, Bridgeport, Connecticut, native, to be buried in Providence, Rhode Island—The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Jack Zarifian, a Soldier killed during World War II, will be interred Nov. 23 at North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode ...
- + Remains of Korean War Soldier to be buried in Minneapolis, Minnesota—The remains of U.S. Army Cpl. William E. Colby, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred Dec. 3 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mi...
- + Remains of Korean War Soldier to be buried in Hamlet, North Carolina—The remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Clem D. McDuffie, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred Nov. 30 at Marks Creek Church Cemetery, Hamle...
- + CSTR sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events—As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-d...
- + Air Pirates’ New Plunder—The Utah National Guard’s 97th Aviation Troop Command is enhancing its air capabilities with the addition of twenty-four AH-64E Apache Guardian helico...
- + Soldier, Astronaut receives rare honor—As an astronaut, Kate Rubins would go on to log the fourth most hours in space by a female astronaut with two space flights under her belt. Rubins als...
- + SUBASE and State and Local Partners Conduct Exercise to Ensure Installation Water Service Resilience—GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) hosted a water system tabletop exercise (TTX) with state and local partners November 13 to e...
- + Langley expands campaign of learning footprint to west Africa—STUTTGART, Germany – It was once stated that the journey of a thousand miles was not for the weak, but for the one who was willing to be courageously ...
- + Pathfinder recognized after 71 years of dedicated service—In the 501st Combat Support Wing, you can find Pathfinders with many different periods of service to their country. It might be ten years, or maybe th...
- + Advances to combat instability can start with STEM – Langley visits Gabonese Youth—STUTTGART, Germany -- The commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley alongside the Ambassador of the United States t...
- + CARAT Brunei 2024 FINEX—BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei – The 30th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei maritime exercise concluded Nov. 25, following ...
- + USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Youth Center takes the helm: Youth, advisor tapped for BGCA’s National Keystone Conference—A U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Program participant and advisor have been selected to join the Boys and Girls Club Association’s 2025 annua...
- + ‘Assam Draggins’ retrace their heritage in India—On Sep. 14-16, 2024, the Airmen arrive at their destination, “The Hump WWII Museum Pasighat,” a building dedicated to honoring the history and dedicat...
- + New EOD facility marks milestone in 24-year planning effort—The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new facility Nov. 21, 2024. Planning for th...
- + Camp Casey volunteers warm homes during holiday season—On a cold winter morning, just one degree below zero, 20 Camp Casey volunteers delivered 2,000 coal briquettes to households on the neighborhood of Sa...
- + 4th Marines Athletes Compete Alongside Henoko Township in Annual Undo-Kai—Marines from 4th Marine Regiment carry forward a tradition begun in 1977 of competing alongside locals from the nearby Henoko Township in a Japanese T...
- + Joint Region Marianas partners with the community to keep Guam clean—A partnership between Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and the Dededo Mayor’s Office, to address the ongoing issue of abandoned vehicles and illegal dumpin...
- + Wikoff: ‘The Stakes Are High’ For Maritime Strategies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence—The commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East shared his thoughts on the future of maritime security in the age of artificial intelligence and...
- + COMPACAF Attends Historic T-6C Aircraft Delivery to Vietnam—General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, attended a ceremony here Nov. 20, 2024, marking the historic delivery of the first five T-6C...
- + Commissioning Forward to Freedom USS Beloit (LCS 29)—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -- The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Beloit (LCS 29) November 23, 2024, in Milwauke...
- + USS Boxer and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit return home after Indo-Pacific deployment—Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returne...
- + WSP ARG transits the Strait of Gibraltar—The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) successfully complete...
- + Section Spotlight: G2 ACE TF Spartan OSS—In every military unit, various sections tackle specific jobs and mission sets. The military intelligence section, commonly known as “intel,” plays a ...
- + 386th AEW crosses finish line on new track project—The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the track and field. [Author: Tech. Sgt. Zachary Kee]
- + Eielson Air Force Base Launches Winter Trails Challenge for 2024-25 Season—EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – The Eielson Air Force Base Natural Resources and the Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Wing Environmental office are t...
- + Naval Medical Center San Diego Hosts Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk—Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) welcomed more than 160 service members, families, and veterans for the annual Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk, Nov....
- + New Mission Planning Center boosts power projection at Travis AFB—Travis Air Force Base officially opened the doors to the Mission Planning Center Nov. 22, marking a combined effort between the 60th and the 349th Air...
- + Camp Pendleton Marines and Sailors Improve Barracks Conditions—U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton successfully completed the first iteration of Operation Clean Sweep, a deliberate mai...
- + Outweighing the odds—FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - Powerlifting and the Army. These are two professions unto themselves – the latter is a profession of arms, while the other may ...
- + LA District, county partners share updates, best practices at annual meeting—Representatives from seven Southern California counties met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District partners to share updates and best ...
- + The Crucible: VSFB’s Newest Innovation Hub—VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --The Crucible Innovation Lab was unveiled as a brand new creative center Nov. 22, 2024. This new makerspace is de...
- + USACE hiring managers reach out to new talent at SHPE National Convention—A team with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was on hand Nov. 1 and 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center reaching out to new talent during the Society o...
- + Navy Reserve Center Omaha Change of Command Ceremony—Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Omaha held a change of command ceremony at the Chief Detvonndra Jones Drill Hall in Omaha, Nebr. on November 22, 2024. [Auth...
- + Maxwell firefighter becomes first FSA civilian graduate—MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE Ala. – Marcus D. Ector, a station chief with the 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron, has made history as the first civilian to gradua...
- + The district expands new capabilities with crane barge—In a significant leap forward for the St. Paul District’s maintenance and repair mission, the new Manitowoc 165, also known as Crane Barge 3129, is se...
- + NH Jacksonville passes MTN inspection with high marks—An inspection of Military Training Network (MTN) affiliated life support programs was conducted Nov. 21 at Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville the result...
- + 501st Combat Support Wing activates new Force Support Squadron—Airmen, base leadership and British guests gathered to celebrate a pivotal moment in the history of RAF Croughton as the 501st Combat Support Wing (CS...
- + Navy Announces Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact and Final Environmental Assessment for Land Leases for Energy Projects at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam—JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Department of the Navy announces the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and a F...
- + IPPS-A Marketplace changing way HRC determines Active Guard Reserve assignments—The Reserve Personnel Management Directorate, or RPMD, here at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command recently completed its first successful Marketpla...
- + Moody Airman reflects on her experience with DAF Women’s Basketball Team—For many individuals in the Air Force, being an Airman is their foremost identity. Airmen work hard every day to meet the demands of their military ca...
- + Initial Planning Conference bolsters plans for Cyber Yankee 2025—Members of the Connecticut National Guard’s Joint Cyber Team attended the initial planning conference for Cyber Yankee 2025 at the New Hampshire Natio...
- + USACE Recognizes Small Business and Contracting Excellence—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognized excellence in contracting and small business partnerships during an awards ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Erne...
- + USACE Far East District talks STEAM at Humphreys High School—Five engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District pointed these items out as they described engineering and how it affects ever...
- + Radiant Falcon: Ready for anything—OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea–Members assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participate in exercise Radiant Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea,...
- + Training centers play a crucial role in enhancing the readiness of the Army Reserve—Training centers like Camp Shelby and Camp Blanding are vital for enhancing Army Reserve readiness. The 412th Theater Engineer Command recently held a...
- + Dedicated to the beat of a drum—The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed members of the Klamath Tribes and others of American Indian descent to a ceremony during Native American heritage mont...
- + This Month in Fort McCoy History — November 2024—Fort McCoy, Wis., was established in 1909. Here is a look back at some installation history from November 2024 and back. [Author: Scott Sturkol]
- + New ALNG bill addresses mental health safety through firearms storage proposal—Recently, The Houston Hunter bill was proposed that would add an extra layer of lethal means safety for veteran, military, and first responder gun ow...
- + Indonesian Army-US Army Staff Talks Fosters Mutual Respect and Understanding—FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii-The Indonesian Army-U.S. Army Staff Talks held on November 18-19, 2024, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, represent a crucial milestone in...
- + Fort Hunter Liggett: Strengthening Support through Red Cross and Army Community Service Collaboration—At Fort Hunter Liggett, Army Community Service (ACS) and the American Red Cross collaborate to provide essential support to military personnel and the...
- + Munson Army Health Center director engages healthcare partners—FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – Munson Army Health Center Director Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker visited Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, Kansas, to meet healt...
- + NH Jacksonville continues legacy with safety grade—In continuing its reign of military health excellence, Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville proudly announces it retained its letter “A” Leapfrog Hospital...
- + Fort Gregg-Adams leaders recognize Good Neighbors—Leaders from Fort Gregg-Adams and the surrounding communities came together to honor this year’s Good Neighbors during a Monday luncheon at Pamplin Hi...
- + Albarrán, the newest Lieutenant in the Fort Buchanan's DES—On Nov. 15, members of the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), the command group, and community members gathered at the installation to witness S...
- + Evans earns top marks in national safety assessment—Evans Army Community Hospital received the highest score amongst all military healthcare facilities in the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 assessment relea...
- + Kearsarge Crew Honors Veterans in Namesake Town—WARNER, N.H. – As part of their visit to the New Hampshire town that shares their ship's historic name, sailors from the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) took ti...
- + NG team observes safety strategies at Port of Savannah—Georgia Ports Authority hosted several National Guard safety and occupational health professionals at the Port of Savannah to observe safety processes...
- + Nebraska Guardsmen return to France to honor, learn about legacy of forefathers who liberated city during World War II—In late September, a team of Nebraska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen returned to northeastern France to learn more about this less-than-well-known...
- + Children of Kentucky National Guard Members Attend Annual Youth Camp—The Kentucky National Guard Youth Camp has been a tradition for 19 years, helping children of National Guard members develop leadership skills, teamwo...
- + Namesake Bonds: Kearsarge Sailors Forge Connections in Warner, NH—WARNER, N.H. – Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) recently visited their ship's namesake town, immersing themselves in the...
- + Team Kirtland attends a Thanksgiving Luncheon—Members of Team Kirtland were invited to attend a Thanksgiving luncheon at the Consolidated Support Building, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 16. ...
- + First Army leader visits Fort McCoy for ‘terrain walk’ of capabilities—Maj. Gen. Timothy Brennan, Deputy Commanding General — Support for First Army at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., visited Fort McCoy on Nov. 12-14 to learn ...
- + USS Boxer Change of Command—The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Nov. 14, 2024. ...
- + Penniman Spit restoration project onboard Cheatham Annex restores lost land and habitat areas—NWS Yorktown leadership joined various federal, local and state partners to cut the ribbon that signaled an end to a nearly five year long project to ...
- + Getting Fired Up - Fire Controlmen Prepare for the Future—Aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) a team of fire controlmen are putting their knowledge and capabilities to the test....
- + New England Patriots host NFL Salute to Service event with 10th Mountain Division—Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum commander, administered the oath of enlistment at Gillette Stadium, swearing in 150...
- + Warrior Care Month: Out of the Fight, but Still Sailing—When Sailors get injured or disease takes hold, some may see it as the end: the end of a career, the end of a healthy, active lifestyle, or worse. ...
- + Reinventing the Ladder: How a local engineer is making waves throughout the Division—Born and raised only 30 miles away from the Walla Walla District headquarters, a young Dayton native never knew much about the U.S. Army Corps of Engi...
- + First of the first: 11th Air Task Force conducts first field exercise—The 11th Air Task Force conducted its first field training exercise at McGregor Range, New Mexico, Nov. 4-19, 2024. [Author: Airman 1st Class Jasmyne ...
- + SDA TAP Lab and JCO-F host roadshow at Schriever SFB—The Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Tools, Applications and Processes (TAP) Lab and Joint Commercial Operations – Futures (JCO-F) hosted a roadshow here,...
- + USecAF underscores Vandenberg’s role in national security—Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Nov. 14, 2024, to meet with Guardians and Airmen and gain a bette...
- + USACE joins Gila River Indian Community to break ground on solar-over-canal project—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined the Gila River Indian Community Nov. 14 just outside Phoenix to break ground on one of the first solar-over-ca...
- + Behind the scenes: The unsung heroes of a USACE disaster response mission—When disaster strikes, the nation’s engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) often receives a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency ...
- + Behind the scenes: The unsung heroes of a USACE disaster response mission—When disaster strikes, the nation’s engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) often receives a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency ...
- + Installation safety manager offers winter safety tips during town hall meeting—As part of a housing town hall meeting for residents of South Post Housing at Fort McCoy, Installation Safety Manager Ed De Leon took the opportunity ...
- + Fort McCoy holds November 2024 housing town hall meeting for installation residents—Fort McCoy held a November privatized housing town hall meeting Nov. 13 at the installation in the community center in South Post Housing on post. [Au...
- + Everyone Fights: Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG), CSG-12 units come together for first integrated, at sea training event—Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Gerald R. Ford CSG completed their first at sea integrated training event – Group Sail – underway off the East Coast of...
- + 2024 Thanksgiving meal for service members, families at Fort McCoy—Fort McCoy celebrated its annual Thanksgiving meal on November 6, welcoming over 200 soldiers and civilians to enjoy a feast that combined tradition, ...
- + AND THE WINNERS ARE: SSC Announces Space Projects to Receive Funding from Fight Tonight Competition—After a stiff competition of more than forty innovative ideas submitted through this year’s Fight Tonight competition, three have been officially sele...
- + The backbone in the background: Intelligence Analysts—During the 58th Fighter Squadron’s temporary duty to Alaska, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Toniann Peters, a 33rd Operations Support Squadron intellige...
- + The practice of planning and executing a budget is technical and detailed, requiring regular training to keep skills current—On 29 Oct, the Regional Contracting Office – Hawaii partnered with the 921st Contracting Battalion to provide training to action officers at United St...
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