JANUARY 3, 2025 — As the new year begins, Soldiers, their families and Army civilians have a variety of tools and programs available to support their overall well-being. From holistic health and fitness initiatives to spiritual readiness resources, free counseling, sleep assistance and family support programs, the Army is committed to fostering resilience and balance. These … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
Flying the Jayhawk Into the Sunset
Airmen from the 86th Flying Training Squadron give a final salute to the T-1A Jayhawk as it taxis away at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. The T-1A Jayhawk had a 31 year career at Laughlin, first arriving in Nov. of 1993. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen) JANUARY 3, 2025 - On Dec. 17, the last T-1A Jayhawk in the 86th Flying Training … [Read more...]
Child Soldiering is Human Trafficking
JANUARY 3, 2025 - When Charles was 12, the Revolutionary United Front rebel forces came through his home, the Kono District of Sierra Leone. They were marching for Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, and building an army by forcing citizens to join them. They were particularly interested in children and, during the 11-year civil war, 40-50% of the RUF forces and 20% of the … [Read more...]
Airman Launches Space Career
JANUARY 2, 2025 - From his hometown of Laurel, Maryland, to the forefront of space operations, Air Force Master Sgt. Keandrey Freeman is embarking on a new chapter in his military career as he transitions from his role as the senior enlisted leader of the National Space Defense Center's Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Cyber Directorate, to becoming a space … [Read more...]
Wreaths Across America Honors Deceased Veterans
JANUARY 2, 2025 – Hundreds of people in uniforms and patriotic colors packed Carolina Memorial Park cemetery on December 14, 2024, to honor deceased veterans by participating in their local Wreaths Across America event. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next … [Read more...]