Archives for September 2024

Senate Confirms More Than 6,000 Military Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 - The U.S. Senate has confirmed, via voice vote, the promotions of some 6,030 military officers across the Department of Defense to both new ranks and in some cases to new jobs. "Last night, the Senate confirmed more than 6,000 of our highly qualified military nominees in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force," said Deputy Pentagon Press … [Read more...]

Army Leaders Improving Soldiers’ Quality of Life

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 — Army senior leaders and family housing providers recently discussed the ongoing construction and renovation efforts for military housing during the Army Privatized Housing Council meeting in Arlington, Virginia. This annual gathering allows Army leaders and housing providers to discuss the importance of ensuring Soldiers and their families have access to … [Read more...]

Air Force Women Provide National Security

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 - Many Americans correlate national defense with the service members who wear the uniform. Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton challenged audiences at the 2024 Women in Defense National Conference on Sept. 24, to think a step further. “I think of defense as a triangle … it doesn’t exist unless it has three sides,” Dalton said. “In this case, … [Read more...]

DoD Sets Up Indispensable Tin Producer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 - The Department of Defense announced today a $16.2 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program to Nathan Trotter & Co., Inc. (Nathan Trotter) to establish a domestic facility to build comprehensive capacity for the smelting, refining, and recycling of tin in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Tin is indispensable to many defense … [Read more...]

Coast Guard Academy Ranks Among Top Institutions

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy continues to rank among the nation’s top institutions of higher learning according to major college rankings, Sept. 24, 2024. For the tenth consecutive year the academy ranked #1 in the overall Regional Colleges North category in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges magazine. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic by David Santos) SEPTEMBER … [Read more...]

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Army Transforms to Meet the Needs

DECEMBER 17, 2025 — The United States Army has consistently transformed to meet the needs of its people, equipment, tactics and strategy over the past 250 years. The year 2025 was no different. Army senior leaders demonstrated this year that no challenge is too great to overcome if new ways of thinking are applied to […]

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 […]