MARCH 17, 2025 – On March 13, U.S. Central Command forces, in cooperation with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, that killed the Global ISIS #2 leader, Chief of Global Operations and the Delegated Committee Emir – Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, alias “Abu Khadijah”, and one other ISIS operative. As the Emir … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2025
Improving Readiness Using Augmented Reality
MARCH 17, 2025 – The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program recently awarded a $3.4 million grant to a team of Cleveland Clinic researchers to develop an innovative augmented reality tool for assessing whether Warfighters recovering from concussion are ready to return to duty. The new tool, called … [Read more...]
USS Gravely Deploys to Southern Border
MARCH 17, 2025 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility (USNORTHCOM AOR), March 15. The ship will operate in U.S. and international waters. “USS Gravely’s deployment will contribute to the U.S. Northern Command southern border … [Read more...]
Marines Join International Maritime Exercise
MARCH 17, 2025 - For two weeks in February, Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force (TF) 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade lead a Command Post Exercise (CPX) as part of International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025, the Middle East’s largest international exercise, where service members from over 30 partner nations came together to collaborate in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The team … [Read more...]
How To Choose Your TRICARE Provider
MARCH 17, 2025 – If you’re looking for a provider, it’s important to understand the different types of TRICARE providers you can see. The type of provider you see can determine how much you pay for care and the process for filing claims. “Before getting care, always find out if your provider is TRICARE-authorized and in your TRICARE contractor’s network,” said Paul … [Read more...]




