Archives for August 2023

DoD, FEMA Fully Engaged in Maui Recovery and Assistance Efforts

An Army CH-47 Chinook fills a bucket with water to drop around the perimeter of an area impacted by the wildfires in the town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2023. AUGUST 19, 2023 - Joint Task Force 5-0 is supporting the efforts of county, state and federal authorities on Maui, Hawaii, ensuring that the residents receive all necessary assistance available, said … [Read more...]

Navy to Christen Destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128)

AUGUST 18, 2023 - The Navy will christen the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) during a 9:00 a.m. CDT ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The principal address will be delivered by the Honorable Sean O’Keefe, 69th Secretary of the Navy and 10th Administrator of NASA. Remarks will also be provided by the Honorable Russell Rumbaugh, Assistant Secretary … [Read more...]

DoD Releases Actions for Climate and MSAs

AUGUST 18, 2023 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin directed multiple actions to transform climate and enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at the Military Service Academies (MSAs). In a memorandum to Department of Defense (DoD) senior leaders, Secretary Austin noted that while the MSAs are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and … [Read more...]

Air Defenders Assist Maui Relief Efforts

AUGUST 18, 2023 - Service members from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command rushed to the state capitol building early on Aug. 11 to provide management and support of disaster relief donations for the families who suffered from the wildfires in Maui. The town of Lahaina and Kula resembled a war zone as the town smoked with gray ash and charred vehicles littered the … [Read more...]

Spark Tank 2024 Call for Idea Submissions

AUGUST 18, 2023 - The seventh annual Spark Tank event has launched with a call for innovative Airmen and Guardian idea submissions ahead of the Sept. 4 deadline. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top leadership and industry experts in pursuit of sponsorship to realize their … [Read more...]

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ROTC Cadets Subdue Shooter, Honor Fallen Professor

APRIL 10, 2026 — On a cool March morning in Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall, Army ROTC cadets attended class like any other day. Cadet Wesley Myers arrived to class early to set up a presentation. Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, ODU professor of Military Science, briefed the class on cadet command briefings, an exercise that […]

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 […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]