Archives for April 2024

DoD Budget Request Aligns With Message to Joint Force

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer Michael J. McCord provide testimony at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense fiscal 2025 budget request and Future Years Defense Program, Hart Senate Office … [Read more...]

Ukraine Aid Vital to National, Global Security

APRIL 10, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told lawmakers yesterday that while he's grateful that Congress passed the fiscal year 2024 defense appropriations budget, there's also a $60 billion supplemental funding request awaiting lawmakers' passage that would support Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as increasing submarine production. About $50 billion of … [Read more...]

Coast Guard Repatriates 101 Illegals to Dominican Republic

APRIL 10, 2024 — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 101 illegal migrants to Dominican Republic, Monday, following three interdictions of unlawful, irregular migration attempts during the weekend near Puerto Rico. The migrants were transferred to Dominican Republic authorities during two separate rendezvous with the Dominican Republic Navy vessel … [Read more...]

Guard Deploys MQ-9 to Help Fight Wildfires

A member of the 147th Attack Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares an MQ-9 unmanned aerial system for launch at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas, March 7, 2024. The 147th deployed an MQ-9 in support of the Smokehouse Creek Fire in northern Texas, providing real time video to civilian agencies and local firefighters. APRIL 10, 2024 - The Texas Air … [Read more...]

Modernizing Talent Management in the Army

APRIL 10, 2024 — The Army and Army Materiel Command have paid attention to modern circumstances, challenges and needs in how both military and civilian employees enter and approach their careers, modernizing the way talent is managed from the bottom to the top. Christina Freese, AMC’s deputy chief of staff for personnel, G-1, led the conversation at the Association of the … [Read more...]

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Medal of Honor Monday: Dalessandro

DECEMBER 22, 2025 – By valiantly fighting his way through Europe and surviving as a prisoner of war, Army Tech. Sgt. Peter Joseph Dalessandro became one of the most highly decorated soldiers of World War II. When he started a career as a state senator afterward, he did so as a Medal of Honor recipient. […]

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 […]