SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 — The grand opening of the National Mounted Warrior Museum was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 18 here. Doors officially opened to the public today. Located behind from the Marvin Leath Visitor Center, the museum offers the unique perspective of the mounted warrior and shares the history of cavalry Soldiers from horse-riding to today’s … [Read more...]
80th Anniversary of Liberation of Orleans
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - In the summer of 1944, the 137th Infantry Regiment of the 35th Infantry Division began its journey from the Mortain sector, making its way toward Le Mans and south to Orleans. The regiment encountered little enemy aircraft activity and proceeded southeast. The convoy moved through various towns and encountered enthusiastic civilians in Le Mans. The city … [Read more...]
New DoDEA School Opens for Children Overseas
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 — With a parade of students from more than 30 nations, remarks from senior military and education officials, a ribbon cutting and a blast of confetti the Department of Defense Education Activity celebrated its newest 21st century school – the Brussels Unit School. The new, modern school serves more than 270 students from pre-kindergarten all the way … [Read more...]
National Insider Threat Awareness Month
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 — What does an insider threat look like? From high-profile disclosures and breaches of critical data to mass shootings on military instillations, insider threats pose very real and devastating risks to national security. The DOD defines an insider threat as “the threat insiders may pose to DOD and U.S. government installations, facilities, personnel, … [Read more...]
Best Squad Competition Names Winners
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 — The Army Reserve recognized the Best Squad Competition winners during a ceremony held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 7, 2024. The event, which was hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, the 15th command sergeant major of the Army Reserve, named the winning squad, the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Spc. … [Read more...]




