JULY 22, 2025 — In a sweeping modernization effort, the Army issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, or OCIE items deemed to have no economic value, as outlined in previous guidance. Soldiers across all components will see legacy OCIE automatically cleared from their records and given clear procedures for … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2025
Make Health a Priority Before the First Bell
JULY 22, 2025 - With the new school year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check off those final to-do’s, starting with your child’s annual wellness exam. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Primary Care and Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine clinics are here to help with routine wellness visits and acute care needs for patients from … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Philippine President Meet About Indo-Pacific
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos, Jr. to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 21, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JULY 22, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon, where the two leaders reaffirmed … [Read more...]
Essential Amenities for Veterans in Senior Living Communities
JULY 23, 2025 - After a lifetime of service, veterans deserve more than a place to stay-they deserve a place to thrive. Senior living communities today understand that. They are no longer just quiet spaces for retirement. They have grown into full-service environments that offer peace, safety, and purpose. For older veterans, the right community provides both comfort and … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Rubin
JULY 21, 2025 - Few, if any, Medal of Honor recipients endured what Army Cpl. Tibor Rubin did. As a young Jewish man in Europe during World War II, Rubin survived the Holocaust before moving to the U.S. in the hopes of joining the Army to pay back the country that gave him freedom. He served valiantly during the Korean War only to be taken prisoner again. In 30 months of … [Read more...]