AUGUST 9, 2025 - Last night in the nation's capital, five young Americans from across the Defense Department came together for the chance to be named the 2025 National Military Youth of the Year, and one walked away with the honor and the opportunity to be named the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year. Stephen B. Simmons, deputy assistant secretary … [Read more...]
Leapfest Tests Skills of U.S., International Paratroopers
U.S. Army and International Paratroopers conduct a static line Airborne jump using their MC-6 parachutes out of a Ch-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest at Glen Rock Drop Zone, Exeter, Rhode Island, August 2, 2025. All competing Paratroopers use the MC-6 parachute, a steerable canopy, to navigate towards designated target areas on the drop zone. Their performance is judged on … [Read more...]
Developing Leaders for Victory
AUGUST 8, 2025 - Forty-seven officer candidates are being pushed past their limits during Officer Candidate School (OCS) Phase III 2025 at Joint Base Lewis- McChord, Wash. From acquiring basic knowledge, such as how to pack a rucksack, to leading a platoon through enemy fire, these candidates are preparing to become future leaders in various career fields of the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Space Force Advances Next-Generation Satellite Design
AUGUST 8, 2025 - The Space Rapid Capabilities Office hosted an Agile Satellite Industry Engagement Day on July 30, bringing together 13 prospective industry partners for a full day of technical discussions aimed at advancing next-generation satellite design and procurement. The workshop served as a collaborative forum to explore design considerations and acquisition … [Read more...]
Retired Marine Shares Meaning of the Purple Heart
AUGUST 8, 2025 - “It’s not a medal anyone hopes to receive, but sometimes life brings unexpected battles, both on the field and at home. I carry the scars of war every day—some visible, others unseen—but they’ve taught me to live with resilience and purpose,” said retired Marine Corps Sgt. Carlos R. Evans, reflecting on his Purple Heart. Evans was awarded the Purple Heart … [Read more...]