DECEMBER 17, 2025 — The United States Army has consistently transformed to meet the needs of its people, equipment, tactics and strategy over the past 250 years. The year 2025 was no different. Army senior leaders demonstrated this year that no challenge is too great to overcome if new ways of thinking are applied to find solutions. The Army addressed quality-of-life concerns … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Vlug
DECEMBER 15, 2025 - During World War II, Army Pfc. Dirk John Cornelius Vlug singlehandedly went up against five enemy tanks during the liberation of the Philippines, and miraculously, he won. The modest Midwesterner's brazen actions allowed his company to further its goal, and they made him the recipient of the nation's highest honor for valor. Vlug was born Aug. 20, 1916, … [Read more...]
Wreaths Across America Tribute
DECEMBER 15, 2025 – U.S. Army Garrison Picatinny Arsenal officials, along with the assistance of the Picatinny Arsenal Historical Society (PAHS), conducted a wreath laying ceremony in coordination with the nation’s annual Wreaths Across America observances that was held at thousands of cemeteries nationwide, Dec. 13. A Wreaths Across America ceremony is a solemn, patriotic … [Read more...]
Army Year in Review 2025
DECEMBER 15, 2025 — As 2025 draws to a close, the United States Army reaffirmed its commitment to Soldiers after another incredible year. Throughout the year the Army spent 2025 preparing for a bigger and better 2026, elevating the Soldier experience and awarded performance for life-saving and historic actions. PREPARING FOR THE FUTUREThe U.S. Army successfully met its … [Read more...]
Army-Navy Student Exchange Program
DECEMBER 13, 2025 - Every year at the Army-Navy football game, one of the most anticipated traditions is the "prisoner exchange," and this year marks the 50th year of the exchange program between the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. At midfield, a handful of cadets and midshipmen are ceremonially returned to … [Read more...]