OCTOBER 30, 2025 – When the snow melts off the Sierra Nevada peaks and the trails reopen, the Marines and Sailors at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center trade skis for ropes, packs, and rock faces. Among them, a handful of instructors wearing bright red helmets guide the way. Known as Red Hats, these instructors spend their summers leading students through … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2025
NORAD Coordinates with Danish Forces in Greenland
OCTOBER 29, 2025 – In a demonstration of rapid deployment capabilities and commitment to Arctic security, U.S. Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) in partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark and coordinated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), concluded a dynamic operational exercise Oct. 7-11, 2025, at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland. The exercise highlights the … [Read more...]
AAFES Honors Heroes During Salute to Service Month
OCTOBER 29, 2025 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is honoring active-duty military members, retirees and Veterans who have in-store shopping benefits with exclusive limited-edition giveaways throughout November during its first Salute to Service month. “This November, the Exchange is introducing Salute to Service month, paying tribute to our Nation’s heroes on … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Returns After 54-day Patrol
OCTOBER 29, 2025 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their homeport at U.S. Naval Station Newport, Monday, following a 54-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage. Campbell’s crew deployed to the Coast Guard District Southeast area of responsibility in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry, where crews advanced the primary … [Read more...]
From Setback to Strength
OCTOBER 29, 2025 - As the Mental Health NCO in charge Staff Sgt. Bella Hoffer plays a critical role in keeping operations moving for the 39th Air Base Wing. But before she became a reliable leader and mentor to her peers, she had to overcome one of the Air Force’s most silent adversaries: mental health struggles. Growing up, I was exposed to the medical field by my mom, a … [Read more...]