JULY 2, 2026 - For 19-year-old Spc. 4 Raymond Williams, 1969 was shaping up to be a year to forget, before it even began. On Dec. 31, 1968, New Year’s Eve, the young infantryman was being loaded onto a helicopter and medevac’d out of the jungle with wounds that would take more than half a century to heal. A year earlier, almost to the day, Williams had walked into a … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Supports Venezuela Earthquake Response
JULY 2, 2026 - U.S. service members are on the ground in Venezuela, delivering assistance where it is needed most following two devastating earthquakes June 24. The amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale remains berthed at La Guaira Port, serving as a critical communications and distribution hub and a vital medical support platform. U.S. forces have delivered … [Read more...]
Air Force Participates in Chilean-Hosted Exercise
JULY 1, 2026 - Aircraft, crews and support personnel from across the Americas converged at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, for the kickoff of Exercise Resolute Sentinel - Salitre 2026, June 28. This year marks the fifth iteration of the multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Chilean Air Force. The two-week exercise reinforces a hemispherewide effort to … [Read more...]
New Marine Corps Uniform App Launched
JULY 1, 2026 — U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29, 2026. The app announced in MARADMIN 299/26, is developed as a companion to Marine Corps Order 1020.34,Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, providing a … [Read more...]
Mission Ready for the 4th of July
JULY 1, 2026 - The 4th of July weekend is a time for service members and their families to travel, host cookouts, and enjoy the summer. However, unpredictable weather, increased road traffic, and fire hazards require strict situational awareness. Maintaining off-duty safety is a critical component of overall mission readiness. "Safety doesn't take a holiday,” said Lt. Col. … [Read more...]