JULY 25, 2023 - On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and attacked South Korea. Three days later, North Korean forces captured South Korea's capital, Seoul. The following week on July 1, the first U.S. ground troops, arrived in Korea to support South Korea. The decision to aid South Korea was made by President Harry S. Truman. In his "Memoirs," … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
Soldier Receives Soldier’s Medal for Saving Life
JULY 25, 2023 — A 25th Infantry Division Soldier was recognized for his heroic actions during a Soldier’s Medal Award Ceremony, July 19, 2023. The ceremony was held to honor U.S. Army Spc. Rene J. Rodriguez, an El Paso, Texas native and combat medic assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, for his acts of … [Read more...]
Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship Canberra
JULY 25, 2023 - The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Canberra (LCS 30), during an international commissioning ceremony, on Saturday, July 22 (8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 21) at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia. The Honorable Carlos del Toro U.S. Secretary of the Navy, delivered … [Read more...]
DoD Expands Child Care in Your Home Program
JULY 25, 2023 - The Defense Department expanded the Child Care in Your Home program, formerly known as the in-home child care pilot. The program provides fee assistance for full-time, in-home child care providers. The program expanded from five to 11 locations and now includes lawful permanent residents and family members as possible in-home providers. The Child Care in Your … [Read more...]
Training Manager Shapes Future of Space Force Boot Camp
JULY 25, 2023 - July 26, 1947, President Harry Truman signed The National Security Act of 1947 into law, which restructured the military and intelligence operations for the United States. Among those changes was the establishment of The United States Air Force as a separate branch of military service. Most Airmen know that piece of history. It was a pivotal moment, which … [Read more...]