JUNE 16, 2025 — A Ukrainian sailor was rescued by a pararescueman from the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing and transported to a local hospital Tuesday evening after a medical emergency hundreds of miles offshore. The patient, a 40-year-old sailor aboard the Bahamian cargo ship Aetos, had been ill for several days, prompting the crew to request assistance … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
General Visits Space Rapid Capabilities Office
U.S. Space Force Gen. Mike Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, meets with personnel during a visit to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 2, 2025. The visit provided an opportunity to engage with staff and gain insight into ongoing initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Knope) JUNE 16, 2025 - Gen. … [Read more...]
US Army Pacific Honors the Army’s 250th Birthay
JUNE 16, 2025 — The U.S. Army marked a historic milestone in 2025 as it celebrated its 250th birthday, and U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) led the way in the Pacific theater with a week of events designed to honor the past, inspire the present, and shape the future of the Army. From June 8 to 14, USARPAC hosted Army Heritage Week. This public celebration offered a rare … [Read more...]
USS San Diego, USS Rushmore Join USS America in Sydney
JUNE 16, 2025 – Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a routine port visit while conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 15. The ships join their flagship, amphibious assault … [Read more...]
The Creation of the Continental Army
JUNE 16, 2025 - On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday. Its Army, however, is one year older than the nation’s founding. Following the April 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams and other members of the Second Continental Congress called for the “nationalization” of the various New England militia units … [Read more...]