JUNE 25, 2025 - Across the U.S., more people are deciding to become first-time gun owners. In Cincinnati, OH, interest has grown due to a mix of personal protection needs and local trends. However, starting this journey means learning the right way to handle, store, and legally carry a weapon. The process isn’t just about buying a handgun. It involves responsibility, training, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
Guard Soldiers Train with Civilian Experts
JUNE 24, 2025 – In an era where threats are just as likely to be identified in cyberspace as on the battlefield, the Idaho National Guard is redefining what it means to protect and defend. Through exercises such as Cyber Discovery, the Guard is not only training its members to respond to cyber threats but also forging critical partnerships with state agencies, educational … [Read more...]
Chicago Cubs Honor Army Reserve Combat Veteran
JUNE 24, 2025 - Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan Sgt. 1st Class Robert Zalabak, who is the executive assistant for the command group at the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored, June 12, 2025, at Wrigley Field during a Military Salute at a Chicago Cubs home game. Zalabak began his military service with the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Hinsdale Central High … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Works to Contain Fires
176th Civil Engineer Squadron works with partners to support wildfire containment efforts June 21, 2025, at Bear Creek, Alaska. The Alaska National Guard activated volunteers to support containment efforts in the Interior. (Courtesy photo) JUNE 24, 2025 – Alaska National Guard service members were activated on June 20 to support local, state and federal efforts to … [Read more...]
U.S., Australia, and Japan Strengthen Ties
JUNE 24, 2025 - U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) arrived in Townsville to train alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 25, a multi-lateral exercise held from May 25 through June 13, 2025 at the Townsville … [Read more...]