MAY 15, 2023 - The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), May 13 in Key West, Florida. Guest speaker Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, Commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command and Director of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps wished the Corps happy 115th birthday and reflected on its being one of the “greatest … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
Service to Nation is Highest Calling
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks at the Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, commencement ceremony, May 13, 2023. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley) MAY 15, 2023 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed the importance of service to community and country during his commencement speech Saturday at Fayetteville State University, a … [Read more...]
F-22 Raptors Deter Aggression Over Baltic Skies
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from 94th Fighter Squadron prepare to launch at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 14, 2017. The aircraft are assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Base, Va.’s, 1st Fighter Wing and will conduct air combat training sorties with various aircraft during Red Flag 17-4, running from Aug. 14 to 25. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin … [Read more...]
Active duty US Armed Forces, Veterans and Military Spouses can build a custom home with the VA loan
JUNE 12, 2023 - Building a home takes lots of planning and is much different than buying a pre-built home. Although they are different in many ways, they also have similarities. When starting the process to either build a home or buy a home it's important to first do your due diligence. Buying a home that is available on the market is usually significantly faster than building … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Troops, Families a High Priority
MAY 13, 2023 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with paratroopers and family members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The secretary thanked the soldiers for choosing to serve, particularly in a division that's ready to go into combat at a moment's notice. "My number one priority is to defend this country. My second priority is to … [Read more...]