APRIL 8, 2025 - Strong alliances and partnerships have played a key role in the U.S. efforts to promote peace and stability around the world. No where is that more evident today than in the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States known as AUKUS. AUKUS focuses on promoting a free, open, secure and stable … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2025
U.S. Marines, Sailors Train Down Under
U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, deplane a Boeing 747 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 29, 2025. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. … [Read more...]
Army Helps Protect 2000 Mile Southern Border
APRIL 8, 2025 — In late January, following several presidential executive orders and a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, service members from every branch in the Department of Defense prepared to support the new directives. The DOD was ordered to, “take all appropriate action to support the activities of the secretary of homeland security in … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Terminates IT Program, Saves $32.7 Million
APRIL 8, 2025 – The Coast Guard announced Friday the termination of the Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS), which will save approximately $32.7 million. This action is an early milestone in the Coast Guard’s Force Design 2028 (FD 2028) initiative, and advances the work of DOGE. Fulfilling the President’s direction to maximize efficiencies and cost savings, the … [Read more...]
Step-By-Step Guide to Military Financial Stability
APRIL 8, 2025 — Financial challenges are a reality for many families, especially while serving. However, the following few simple steps can lay a solid financial foundation. Create a budget and stick to it.Setting a budget is essential to prevent financial hardships. When you do not track income and expenses it usually leads to overspending. Why it matters: A budget … [Read more...]