Archives for March 2025

U.S. Postal Service Issues 250 Years of Service Stamps

MARCH 27, 2025 — The U.S. Postal Service announced stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. There will be additional stamps in the 2025 stamps program announced in the near future. These designs are preliminary and may change. U.S. Army 250thThis stamp celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Established by the … [Read more...]

Army Updates Its Unified Network Plan

MARCH 27, 2025 – The U.S. Army has released its Army Unified Network Plan 2.0. While the first AUNP, published in 2021, focused mainly on the first phase of the plan – to unifying the network – AUNP 2.0 focuses mainly on phase two and some of phase three, which are to “operationalize the Unified Network” from 2024 to2026, and to “continuously modernize and transform the Unified … [Read more...]

Spacecom Protecting U.S. From Growing Threats

MARCH 27, 2025 - The Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence. If that fails, the U.S. military is ready to fight and win, said Space Force Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, who testified today at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee on strategic forces. He said threats continue to expand at a breathtaking pace and pose a risk to the joint … [Read more...]

Stratcom Ready to Respond to Threats

MARCH 26, 2025 - The nation's nuclear forces, which are foundational to national security, are safe, secure, effective and credible, said Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, who testified today at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington. Stratcom stands ready to respond decisively, whether on the ground, in the air or … [Read more...]

Marines and Singapore Guards Train Together

MARCH 26, 2025 - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) began Exercise Valiant Mark 2025, alongside the 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards (3 GDS) and 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade (7 SIB), in a ceremony held aboard Bedok Camp, Singapore, March 17, 2025. This year’s exercise marks the 27th iteration of Valiant Mark, since its inception in 1991. The … [Read more...]

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Privileging Process Allows Providers to Focus On Their Patients

DECEMBER 17, 2025 – The Military Health System recently streamlined the provider-privileging process to allow health care providers to seamlessly transfer their privileges between MHS entities with minimal interruption to patient care duties. This change results in reduced administrative burden and increased patient access. As of Oct. 15, 2025, health care providers retain their clinical […]

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 […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]