DECEMBER 3, 2025 — This year marks the second annual Adopt a Soldier program, in which local families welcome Soldiers into their homes for a home-cooked meal, fellowship and a meaningful day of connection during the holidays. Organized by the Capital Region Military Alliance of Virginia, the program will run from Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026, covering the Christmas … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 2, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented a soldier with the esteemed Purple Heart during a brief ceremony attended by just under two dozen service members and civilians in an aircraft hangar at the Dominican Republic's San Ysidro Air Base, Nov. 27. Army Master Sgt. Amy Vreeland qualified for the award as a result of a mild traumatic brain injury she … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 2, 2025 - The Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system continues to revolutionize access control and security across U.S. Army installations worldwide to protect Soldiers, families, and facilities. AIE is on track to expand to more than 200 sites over the next five years, with more than 100 additional fieldings planned globally. This cutting-edge force protection … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 2, 2025 — Soldiers from the Army Aviation community visited Redstone Arsenal this week giving critical feedback on the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, FLRAA, program via its new virtual prototype and virtual reality demonstrators. The Soldiers were taking part in the special user evaluation, SUE, a critical, hands-on event to gather direct feedback from … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 1, 2025 — As U.S. Army medical professionals concluded a week-long knowledge exchange with the Angolan Military Health Division, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) medical and public affairs personnel conducted a parallel test of emerging technology designed to bridge language gaps during multinational engagements, Sept. 20-27. While the … [Read more...]