OCTOBER 6, 2024 - A majority of service members in uniform can be identified by their last name thanks to the fabric, plastic or metal name tag that's generally attached over their right breast pocket. It's a small piece of the uniform, but it's the most important part for a handful of people at Fort Knox, Kentucky, who create hundreds of thousands of them a year for nearly … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER 4, 2024 - October is recognized nationwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to stressing the importance of early detection and providing support to those affected. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the breast or chest tissue. The cells in this area begin to proliferate, forming a tumor that can invade surrounding tissues or spread … [Read more...]
Committed to Maintaining Warfighting Edge
Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits 3rd Infantry Division on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2024. (DOD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Mullen) OCTOBER 5, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., underscored the indispensable role the U.S. military plays throughout the globe as he met … [Read more...]
Santa’s Workshop Gears Up for Holiday Season
OCTOBER 4, 2024 — Employees and volunteers at Santa’s Workshop at The Great Place are busy preparing for yet another bustling holiday season and the opportunity to bring joy to military families at Fort Cavazos. Santa’s Workshop is a nonprofit organization that assists military families in need by providing toys and gifts for military children ages 6 months to 12 … [Read more...]
Space Force Celebrating 5th Anniversary
The U.S. Space Force was established Dec. 20, 2019 when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law with bi-partisan support, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed forces in 73 years. OCTOBER 4, 2024 - On Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force was established, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed services in 73 years. The need for a … [Read more...]