JUNE 1, 2026 - Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper served as a paratrooper during World War II in North Africa and Italy. However, it was for his selfless actions in France, three days after D-Day, that earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously. DeGlopper was born in Grand Island, New York, Nov. 30, 1921, to Charles and Mary DeGlopper. He grew up on a cattle farm and was the … [Read more...]

JUNE 1, 2026 — “I have pinned more than 1,200 blue cords over the last three years, and the weight of that responsibility never gets lighter,” said Sgt. 1st Class Austin Farber, the 198th Infantry Brigade Drill Sergeant of the Year. “Every time I reach for that shoulder, I’m looking at 18 weeks of sweat, discipline, and a complete transformation. I didn't just train them; I … [Read more...]

JUNE 1, 2026 — To support Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s “peace through strength” priorities, at a recent AUSA coffee series speaking event, an Army leader outlined how the service built its $253 billion budget request for fiscal year 2027, which includes investments in housing, training and recruiting. Army Maj. Gen. Rebecca McElwain, the service’s budget director, said … [Read more...]

MAY 29, 2026 — Members of the Presidio of Monterey military community participated in the Bureau of Land Management's Freedom 250 commemorative event at Fort Ord National Monument on May 23. The event honored retired Sgt. 1st Class Allan MacDonald, a decorated cavalry veteran whose lifelong devotion to Fort Ord's mounted Army heritage left a lasting mark on the Monterey … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 - While most high school seniors have wrapped up final exams and focused on graduation, a select group of Winchester and Frederick County public schools’ students had one last stop to make before wrapping up their semester, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District in Winchester, Virginia. Two seniors and one junior were part of the district’s highly … [Read more...]