JUNE 15, 2023 — Ever since he could remember, 19-year-old Miles Avery loved the Army and dreamed of becoming a Soldier. Miles attended the U.S. Army Birthday Festival June 10, in Washington, D.C., at the National Museum of the United States Army, where the Make-A-Wish Foundation fulfilled his dream to be a Soldier for a day. Miles’ journey began during his freshman year of … [Read more...]

JUNE 14, 2023 - On the 14th of June, the U.S. Army celebrates its 248th birthday. As the oldest and largest of the six military branches within the Department of Defense, the Army can look back on a long and rich history, starting in the year 1775. As the Army marks its 248th birthday, it is important to remember the sacrifices and achievements of its Soldiers, past and … [Read more...]

JUNE 12, 2023 — Typhoon Mawar, a Category 4 storm, hit the U.S. territory of Guam May 24 bringing torrential rain, strong winds and leaving thousands without power, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In the days before landfall, President Joe Biden declared an emergency and ordered federal assistance to supplement local response efforts. The … [Read more...]

JUNE 9, 2023 — U.S. Army Sgt. Tim Sherry won three Gold Medals at the USA Shooting 300-Meter Nationals May 23 -27. The Evergreen, Colorado native, who is a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit International Rifle Team, claimed the wins in Men’s 300-Meter Prone Rifle, Open 300-Meter Standard Rifle and Men’s 300-Meter Three-Position … [Read more...]

JUNE 9, 2023 – The Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen recently released the eighth annual Health of the Force (HOF). The report focuses on Active Component Soldiers and presents Army-wide and installation-level data for more than 20 medical, wellness, and environmental indicators. “The 2022 Health of the Force report was produced by a talented team of subject … [Read more...]