MAY 23, 2025 - In advance of this summer's peak permanent change of station moving season, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families. "We're heading into peak season of moving — PCS moving — and that process, I know, has been a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2025
Stress Awareness: Help is Here
MAY 22, 2025 - "The only constant in life is change," said Greek philosopher Heraclitus, and with change can come stress. Research has found that a certain level of stress can be a good thing if it motivates, pushing some people to work harder, meet deadlines, and achieve goals. But excessive stress, and lack of knowledge in how to handle it effectively, can be harmful and … [Read more...]
Ballistic Missile Launch Is a ‘Glory Trip’ for Wing
MAY 22, 2025 - In the dark hours of May 21, a flash of light split the night sky along California’s coast, marking the successful launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during operational test Glory Trip 253: An operational test designed to verify the accuracy and reliability of the United States’ land-based nuclear deterrent. Vandenberg’s … [Read more...]
Why D-Day Still Matters 81 Years Later
MAY 22, 2025 – Over 80 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in a bold assault that changed the course of history and set the standard for coalition warfare. The lessons learned on D-Day, such as unity of command, joint planning, and decisive action, became the bedrock of NATO doctrine, influencing Cold War strategy, shaping operations like the Inchon landing … [Read more...]
Top Priorities for Reserve Components
MAY 22, 2025 - Modernizing equipment, improving readiness and securing predictable funding for the next fight remain top priorities for the reserve components of the U.S. military, senior leaders told lawmakers yesterday. Appearing before the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, along with the chiefs of the Army, … [Read more...]