FEBRUARY 9, 2023 — During a ceremony held at Fort Sill, the historic 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery Regiment, “War Eagles”, a basic training battalion, was deactivated Feb. 3, 2023. The final casing of the colors at Cache Creek Chapel marked the end of the battalion’s 106 years of service to the Army and the United States. The War Eagles will always be remembered as … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
NATO Leader Visits Austin in Advance of Brussels Meeting
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) FEBRUARY 9, 2023 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed helping Ukraine defend itself from … [Read more...]
To Be Airborne Is To Be Ground Ready
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 - After more than a year of weather wars, underground surprises, and miles of paper trails, a monumental endeavor in South Carolina Air National Guard history has ended. The runway reconstruction project at McEntire Joint National Guard Base was completed the first week in February. According to Lt. Col. Gareth Fleischer, the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron … [Read more...]
Secretary Discusses Modernization During SCAAP Visit
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 — The Honorable Christine Wormuth, the Secretary of the Army, recently got a firsthand account of the beneficial work being done at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP), which is located near the center of downtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania. One of the critical topics Wormuth discussed at SCAAP during her visit, which took place on Monday, Feb. 6, was … [Read more...]
Military Budgeting: Best Practices for Financial Success
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 - The topic of budgeting can be daunting, especially for military servicemembers and veterans. Discussing finances can evoke feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, leading to more questions than answers. While times can certainly be tough, maintaining a healthy relationship with money starts with implementing and sticking to a budget. It’s important to … [Read more...]