MAY 19, 2025 - In the jungle of Vietnam, Army Staff Sgt. Jimmy Goethel Stewart gave his life to ensure the enemy did not further harm injured platoonmates. For his actions, he received a posthumous Medal of Honor. Stewart was born Dec. 25, 1942, in West Columbia, West Virginia. He was raised by his mother, Ethel Stewart, and his stepfather, Delmar Logan. When Stewart was 15, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2025
Marines Train with New Amphibious Combat Vehicle
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit from a U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to Charlie Company, BLT 1/7, 31st MEU, during a simulated force-on-force mechanized raid at Combat Town, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2025. The purpose of the exercise was to … [Read more...]
USS Normandy Returns from Deployment
MAY 19, 2025 – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returned to Naval Station Norfolk May 15, concluding a nearly three-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The crew departed Feb. 25, 2025 with their mission focused on strengthening maritime partnerships, enhancing regional security, and conducting multinational naval … [Read more...]
Air Force Strengthens US-Hellenic Interoperability
Two U.S. Airmen and a Hellenic Air Force member ramp surf on a C-130J Super Hercules over Athens, Greece, during exercise Stolen Cerberus XII May 2, 2025. Through combined training efforts like Stolen Cerberus, NATO Allies strengthen their ability to collaborate effectively, enhancing military capabilities and reinforcing the collective stance that ensures security in the … [Read more...]
DoD Expands Online ID Card Capability
MAY 19, 2025 - In an effort to improve the quality of life for military personnel and their families, the Defense Manpower Data Center has expanded its online uniformed services identification card issuance system to include overseas service members and dependents. Online issuance and renewal of ID cards initially launched as a pilot program in 2023 to streamline the process … [Read more...]