OCTOBER 29, 2024 - One hundred and one years ago, on Oct. 29, 1923, Türkiye declared itself an independent republic, and in commemoration of Republic Day, ceremonies, parades and other events will take place throughout the country. The history of Republic Day starts with the Ottoman Turks when they first appeared in the early 13th century in Anatolia subjugating Turkish and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Air Guard Welcomes High-Tech Helicopters
An HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing conducts a flyover during an HH-60W conversion ceremony at the 106th Rescue Wing based at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2024. The ceremony celebrated the official conversion of the 106th from the HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue … [Read more...]
Sky Soldiers Begin Training in Italy
OCTOBER 29, 2024 – Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, also known as ‘Sky Soldiers,’ are taking part in a special combined competition this week. The Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), and Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) together known as E3B, are available to anyone who passes a series of grueling tests held at Caserma Del Din. Since the … [Read more...]
MilGears Improves Transition to Civilian Life
OCTOBER 29, 2024 - In an initiative aimed at refining the MilGears platform, the Department of Defense (DoD) has launched a usability study to gather essential feedback from service members and veterans. Melora McVickers, the Director of Credentialing for Force Education and Training at the Secretary of Defense's office, emphasizes the significance of this study in improving … [Read more...]
Top 3 in 49th Marine Corps Marathon
OCTOBER 29, 2024 - With a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 6 seconds, active duty Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King won the 49th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27. He emotionally hugged his girlfriend, Hope Sweetnam, and then congratulated his fellow runners, second place finisher Air Force Capt. George Henry Crist, with a time of 2:26:20, and third place finisher Army Capt. Kyle … [Read more...]