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Archives for December 2018

Nevada Guard On Duty During ‘America’s Party’ In Las Vegas

Nevada Guard On Duty During ‘America’s Party’ In Las Vegas

DECEMBER 31, 2018, Las Vegas, NV - Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are making their final preparations today to support the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on New Year’s Eve here in Sin City – the site of the nation’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration west of the Mississippi. The mission of the Nevada Guard during the holiday is to support Metro Police … [Read more...]

Futures Command Tops 2018 Army Modernization Stories

Futures Command Tops 2018 Army Modernization Stories

DECEMBER 28, 2018, Fort Meade, MD - The Army has initiated many changes to help modernize the service, bolster readiness, and increase lethality. Below is a list of some of the biggest modernization stories that impacted the force in 2018. (Links to the original stories follow this article.) FUTURES COMMAND FINDS HOME In July, senior leaders announced that Austin, Texas … [Read more...]

Air Force Restructures OTS Program For 2019

Air Force Restructures OTS Program For 2019

DECEMBER 27, 2018, Montgomery, AL - The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019. The Total Force Officer Training and Commissioned Officer Training courses will be phased out over the course of 2019, according … [Read more...]

Secretary of Defense’s Letter to the Troops

Secretary of Defense’s Letter to the Troops

DECEMBER 25, 2018 - We in the U.S. military are privileged to defend America, especially at this time of year, for we ensure our fellow Americans celebrate this season of hope in peace and safety. We know our freedoms are not guaranteed by themselves; they need defenders. This month, many in our military will be serving far from their loved ones. It is difficult work, but … [Read more...]

Santa Tracking All Began As a Newspaper Ad Error

Santa Tracking All Began As a Newspaper Ad Error

DECEMBER 24, 2018 - Kids across the U.S. have grown accustomed to keeping track of the big guy's journey through the North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa Tracker. They can track his flight path online, watch video of his progress through apps or just make a good old-fashioned phone call to find out where he is. But the whole thing wasn't cooked up by some NORAD … [Read more...]

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Baltic States Pledge to Meet NATO’s 5% GDP Military Target

JULY 27, 2025 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an enhanced honor cordon and quadrilateral meeting at the Pentagon, welcoming Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė. During the meeting, the Baltic states pledged to meet the target of 5% of their gross domestic product for […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members

APRIL 3, 2025 – Within the armed forces, a variety of educational benefits are available that allow service members to both improve themselves and make themselves more valuable to their service branch. One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Financial Planning for Military Families

JUNE 25, 2025 – Have you ever wondered how military families manage their finances while dealing with deployments, relocations, and changing pay structures? Financial planning is a vital part of life for families who serve. With unique benefits, challenges, and lifestyle changes, military families must make smart financial decisions that protect their future and help […]

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