JANUARY 2, 2026 - In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, few stories resonate with the promise of innovation and dedication quite like that of Army Capt. Bradley Pierce. Pierce is a general surgery resident at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu who was recently recognized on the Forbes "30 Under 30 Healthcare 2026" list for his groundbreaking development of a … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 30, 2025 - Dorner Carmichael grew up in rural Georgia with a curiosity about the world beyond her hometown. As the Vietnam War escalated and the draft loomed over her male classmates, she graduated from college determined to see more of the world and take part in the events shaping her generation. Carmichael learned about the Red Cross "Donut Dollies" while … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 30, 2025 - Soldiers marching in uniform, drill sergeants yelling, muddy obstacle courses – these are often the images the words “basic training” evoke. Hollywood and pop culture have helped ingrain the military’s grueling boot camp experience in the minds of the average person. Whether Hollywood’s depictions of basic training are based in truth or not, one thing is for … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 30, 2025 - Our Nation’s warfighters encounter many known and unknown hazards on the modern battlefield including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. Hand-held detection and identification capabilities enhance situational awareness and enable early warning and mitigation, but they can also be time intensive and physiologically burdensome. … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 29, 2025 - Army Pfc. David Paul Nash had only been in the military for about eight months when he gave his life in Vietnam so his fellow soldiers could live. Nash's devotion to the mission and his comrades led him to receive a posthumous Medal of Honor. Nash, who was known throughout his life as Paulie, was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Whitesville, Kentucky, to Ishmael and … [Read more...]