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Archives for August 2024

Marine Receives Navy Cross 55 Years After Heroic Actions

Marine Receives Navy Cross 55 Years After Heroic Actions

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, pins Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969. AUGUST 29, … [Read more...]

Army Offering 24-Month Dependent Eligible Tours in Poland

Army Offering 24-Month Dependent Eligible Tours in Poland

AUGUST 29, 2024 – Soldiers moving to Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan are now eligible for 24-month accompanied tours with adult dependents age 18 years and older, the Pentagon outlined in a memo Aug. 19. Those assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Poland’s Powidz or Swietoszow Military Communities will continue to be on 12-month unaccompanied tours. This policy will not affect units … [Read more...]

How to Get Your TRICARE Vaccines Overseas

How to Get Your TRICARE Vaccines Overseas

AUGUST 29, 2024 — Flu season is right around the corner—which means it’s time to start thinking about getting vaccines for common respiratory diseases. If you live or travel overseas, it’s important to know where you can get these vaccines. TRICARE covers flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, vaccines based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...]

The C-130’s 70 Years of Flight

The C-130’s 70 Years of Flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah, Georgia, sits on display at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 23, 2024. The aircraft was part of a C-130 aircraft celebration taking place at the Robins AFB depot hangar. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Barry Bena) AUGUST 29, 2024 - Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 Hercules has … [Read more...]

Brown Visits Israel Despite Increased Hostilities

Brown Visits Israel Despite Increased Hostilities

AUGUST 28, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., on Sunday, followed through with plans to travel to Israel despite an exchange of live fire in the north earlier in the day between the Israeli Defense Forces and Lebanese Hezbollah. Brown, who had been planning to go to Israel as part of a three-country visit throughout the Middle East, … [Read more...]

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USS George Washington Returns to Yokosuka

DECEMBER 12. 2025 – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, on Dec. 11 after completing operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington departed Yokosuka on June 10 to conduct routine operations with embarked Carrier […]

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 […]

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