Archives for January 2023

Army Corps Answers Charge to Electrify Vehicle Fleet

JANUARY 27, 2023 – Electric vehicle charging stations have begun popping up at Army installations across the Nation, less than a year after the Army announced plans to reduce its climate impacts by decreasing fossil fuel use. The Army’s climate strategy, released in February 2022, outlines a plan to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent, in part by … [Read more...]

U.S. Air Force, Japanese Forces Team Up

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off for Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2023. Bilateral training exercises like Southern Beach help build trusting relationships among nations, ensuring allies are able to come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios and execute high-end missions in defense of a free and open … [Read more...]

Developing the Force of the Future

JANUARY 27, 2023 - This large-scale, service-level exercise is designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3d MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3d Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force that is geographically distributed across a maritime environment contested by a peer-level adversary. “This will be the eighth exercise the MLR has … [Read more...]

Sextortion Human Trafficking Prevention Month Topic

JANUARY 27, 2023 - In December President Joe Biden proclaimed January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. "Together, we can combat human trafficking and its cruel consequences — creating a safer, freer and more just world for everyone," the proclamation states. Biden encouraged people to report tips or seek help by calling the National Human Trafficking … [Read more...]

Camp Lejeune Awarded Environmental Restoration Award

Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Environmental Awards for … [Read more...]

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Coast Guard Rescues Boater 100 Miles Off Clearwater

DECEMBER 16, 2025 — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a boater after their commercial fishing vessel caught fire approximately 100 miles west of Clearwater, Sunday. The boater was in stable condition and did not require medical attention. The aircrew located the boater in a life raft near the burning […]

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 […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

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 […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]