SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 — With more than six million guests a year, the Oktoberfest in Munich, taking place this year from Sept. 20 to Oct. 5, celebrates Bavarian tradition with delicious food, Munich beer and countless rides and attractions. The Oktoberfest, also called “Wiesn,” takes place every year on the largest fairground in Munich, the Theresienwiese. The fairground is … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2025
Airmen Test Maritime Skill in Caribbean
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A squadron of special tactics airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed a grueling five-day exercise, Aug. 30, testing their ability to perform a broad spectrum of operations in a maritime environment while responding to an enemy threat. The airmen, including combat controllers, pararescuemen and special reconnaissance troops, operated from … [Read more...]
Jack Daniel’s Honors Military Service
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the 2025 edition of its annual Heroes Selection – a limited release of Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey selected by heroes, for heroes. This year’s expression, chosen by U.S. Army veteran twin brothers and longtime Jack Daniel’s employees JB and LB McGowan, is now available exclusively at U.S. military … [Read more...]
Harlem Hellfighters Honored by Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Black New York National Guard Soldiers, known as “hellfighters” by their German enemies 100 years ago, were recognized with Congress’ highest honor during a Sept. 3 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to descendants of some of the 4,000 Soldiers who served in the 369th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Harlem … [Read more...]
Trump Renames DoD to Department of War
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order yesterday changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War as a secondary title. The order — the 200th signed by the president since taking office — authorizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DOD subordinate officials to use secondary titles like "Department of War," "Secretary of War" … [Read more...]