JULY 28, 2025 — “We are here in support of Raven Focus which is a brigade annual training exercise for the 81st Stryker Brigade, based in Seattle, Washington,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Davis, commander, 1-357th Brigade Support Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “For the National Guard and the Army Reserve, their biggest challenge is access to equipment and the time to train. You … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2025
U.S. Submarine Visits Brisbane, Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (July 27, 2025) – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares to moor alongside the forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit July 27, 2025. Ohio and Frank Cable are in port Brisbane, Australia, as part of routine operations in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. … [Read more...]
Soldier Heat Safety: Expert Advice
JULY 28, 2025 — As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members. Soldiers are susceptible to three main … [Read more...]
Parachute Teams Execute First-Ever 6-Way Downplane
JULY 28, 2025 — In a landmark moment for parachuting, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, and the British Army’s Parachute Display Team, the Red Devils, successfully performed the world’s first six-way downplane formation during the closing ceremony of the Armed Forces Parachute Championships on July 18, 2025. Known as The Hex, the unprecedented formation … [Read more...]
Soldiers Learn from Australian Counterparts
JULY 28, 2025 – The 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) is participating in Talisman Sabre for the first time, integrating with joint and combined partners to support sustainment operations across a vast geographic area. Talisman Sabre 25 is the largest bilateral military exercise between the United States and Australia. The exercise, held from July 13 to Aug. 4, … [Read more...]