U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandon Freon assists his daughter during a Board & Brush event at the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 12, 2025. The event offered Freon an opportunity to connect with his family during drill weekend. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hough) APRIL 23, 2025 - Airmen and their families … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2025
Learn About TRICARE For Life
APRIL 23, 2025 - You may be approaching age 65, or you may have a disability or a medical condition that makes you eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life before you turn age 65. In either case, you’ll benefit from checking out the TRICARE For Life Handbook. “The TRICARE For Life Handbook is your go-to resource for all things related to the Medicare and TRICARE,” said … [Read more...]
Cyber Warfare Poses Significant Threat to Joint Force
APRIL 23, 2025 - The dangers posed by cyber conflict are significant and require preparation by the joint force to counter such threats, according to a senior Defense Department expert on the topic during the Space Force's Space Systems Command Cyber Expo 2025. Director for Cyber Warfare John Garstka delivered keynote remarks at the event today virtually from the Pentagon. … [Read more...]
The Hidden Power of the Navy Reserve
APRIL 22, 2025 - For many in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Navy Reserve is an unknown force. But if you’re living in North Texas, you might be surprised to learn that a critical command is based right here in Fort Worth—at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) Fort Worth oversees the readiness of over 7,000 … [Read more...]
250 Years of “Badass” Engineers
APRIL 22, 2025 – In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. “A sapper, in a historic sense, goes back to the 17th century. It’s a French term,” said USACE Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick. Back then, military … [Read more...]