JANUARY 5, 2026 - A. Gülce Büyük, project manager in the Military Section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sacramento District Military & Environmental Branch, recently completed her Master of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University. This achievement not only represents a significant milestone in her career but also reflects USACE’s ongoing commitment to … [Read more...]
Honor Guard Conducted 6,166 Military Funeral Honors in 2025
JANUARY 5, 2026 - New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025. The 69 Soldiers who serve in the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard conducted 5,051 military funerals during the year. Meanwhile, the 61 Airmen who serve on six base honor guards conducted services 1,565 times in 2026. Since 2000, … [Read more...]
Mail Boosts Morale Over Holiday Season
JANUARY 5, 2026 — As Soldiers here prepare for upcoming deployments, access to reliable mail services play a vital role in sustaining morale and supporting overall readiness, particularly during the holiday season. The North Fort Hood mail room provides Soldiers with free shipping materials, enabling them to send personal items, important documents and care packages to loved … [Read more...]
Why OPSEC Matters More Than Ever
JANUARY 5, 2026 - As we settle into 2026, many of us are working on personal resolutions. However, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, one resolution stands out: strengthening Operational Security (OPSEC). With missions ranging from MQ-9 operations, targeting, and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) to the growing F-35 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training program, Ebbing … [Read more...]
Guard Stops Apartment Fire in the District
JANUARY 5, 2026 – Three West Virginia National Guard members on a routine presence patrol along Massachusetts Avenue Northwest recently stopped a dryer fire in an apartment building after detecting the faint smell of smoke. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Sgt. Devin Cantwell and Pfc. Tyler E. Farley quickly sprang into action after smelling smoke. “We … [Read more...]