Archives for 2024

Joint Statement from Allies Regarding International Maritime Law

APRIL 8, 2024 - Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Demonstrating our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open … [Read more...]

Solar Eclipse Safety from Naval Hospital Bremerton

APRIL 7, 2024 - For Roger Smith, the upcoming solar eclipse is not to be missed. The Naval Hospital Bremerton IT support and clinical liaison will drive to the expected path of totality to experience the full celestial phenomena, April 8, 2024. His trip planning is centered on safety. He’ll be equipped with eclipse glasses which are safety certified by the International … [Read more...]

U.S., Chinese Military Officials Resume Talks

Military representatives from U.S. indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and U.S. Pacific Air Forces met with People's Republic of China People's Liberation Army representatives for the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group in Honolulul, Hawaii, April 2-4, 2024.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MC1 Randi Brown) APRIL 6, 2024 … [Read more...]

Pentagon Welcomes Sweden, Finland in NATO Anniversary Ceremony

APRIL 5, 2024 - Defense officials today welcomed Finland and Sweden as NATO's two newest members in a flag unfurling ceremony as the alliance marked its 75th anniversary. The two nations' flags were unveiled alongside those of 30 other member states at the Pentagon — a display that underscores NATO's unwavering alliance forged amid the threat of Soviet aggression in the … [Read more...]

Navy To Showcase Cross-Domain Technology

APRIL 5, 2024 – The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will showcase redefining defense technologies at the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition in booth 301, held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., Apr. 8-10. NRL Senior Scientist for Robotics and Autonomous Systems Glen Henshaw, Ph.D., will speak on the “Future of the AI Battlespace” panel, Apr. … [Read more...]

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Signers of the Declaration of Independence

JULY 4, 2026 – Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers. Pennsylvania had nine delegates, the most of the colonies. This week’s profile features three of these delegates: John Morton, George Ross and Dr. Benjamin Rush. Their signatures are grouped the top third column from the right of the document.  John Morton […]

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 […]

Summer Spike in Military Retirements: Easing the Transition to Civilian Life

JUNE 5, 2026 – There are typically about 95,000 to 110,000 retirements from the military in a given year, as service members conclude careers that have often spanned more than two decades, crossing the 20-year service threshold required to access military retirement benefits. These retirements tend to steadily occur as the year rolls on; however, […]

Trump Accounts Lay Financial Foundation for Military Children

JUNE 26, 2026 – Thanks to newly available Trump Accounts, military families can lay the foundation to ensure each of their children has a head start on a rock-solid retirement plan, decades before they have jobs. First announced in conjunction with last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax-deferred Trump Account allows parents to […]