SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - Do I save others or save myself? That's a question an unknown number of service members have asked themselves during battle throughout the ages. It's one Marine Corps Cpl. Jack Arden Davenport didn't hesitate on. During an attack in Korea, he chose to save his comrade's life instead of his own. That selfless decision led him to receive a posthumous Medal … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2025
Arctic Medicine in Extreme Military Environments
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - U.S. armed forces prepare military medical teams to provide care anywhere at any time, even in one of the harshest and most isolated places on Earth: the Arctic. From extreme weather changes to limited communications and infrastructure, the Arctic poses unique challenges for troops and medical personnel. Senior leaders and health experts agree that … [Read more...]
Airlift Wing Ends Successful Greenland Season
An LC-130 Hercules aircraft from the 109th Airlift Wing is being unloaded at Summit Station, Greenland, May 9, 2024. Summit Station is ideal for studying long-range intercontinental transport and its effects on the ice sheet surface. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jocelyn Tuller) SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing … [Read more...]
Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show Rescheduled
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced a schedule change for their 2025 season. Due to operational commitments, the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show in Pensacola, Florida, will now take place on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Homecoming Air Show traditionally marks the end of the team’s season and is a … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Protects 2025 United Nations General Assembly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 — The Coast Guard, along with multiple partner agencies, are positioned to support maritime security operations for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City Sunday through Saturday. Months of planning go into the preparation for this unique event where representatives from nearly 150 countries come together and work on a wide array … [Read more...]