SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - It was a Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001. Jason Stoterau was a 13-year-old 8th grader at Orland Junior High School in south suburban Orland Park, Illinois. “It was a regular school day. I was in first period science class. Someone walked in and told the teacher to turn on the television news. We saw the aftermath of the first plane that struck the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2025
Washington Guard Selected for New Mobile Brigade
Col. Craig Broyles, commander, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, talks about the Infantry Squad Vehicle with visitors during Exercise Raven Focus at the Yakima Training Center, July 17, 2025. (U.S. National Guard Photo By Joseph Siemandel) SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 – The Washington Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team has been selected to take on a new mission … [Read more...]
U.S., Singaporean Military Leaders Discuss Partnerships
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Singaporean Minister for Defense Chan Chun Sing stand for the playing of the U.S. and Singaporean national anthems prior to a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday welcomed his … [Read more...]
Space Force Leader Visits Kirtland AFB
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna visited Kirtland Air Force Base Sept. 3 to meet with Guardians, gain a deeper understanding of local space operations, and underscore the installation’s growing role in advancing national defense through innovation and enlisted force development. During his visit, Bentivegna received mission overviews … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Individuals From Aircraft Crashes
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 — Alaska Army National Guard aviators with the 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion rescued individuals from two plane crashes across Alaska during this past week. On Friday, Sept. 5, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers. The Alaska Army National Guard … [Read more...]