MARCH 2, 2026 - As a hospital corpsman in World War II's Pacific theater, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jack Williams' job was to save the lives of the Marines who fought around him. During the bloody Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, Williams saved more than a dozen Marines and sacrificed his own life so they could live. His selflessness led him to receive a posthumous Medal of … [Read more...]
Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission
MARCH 2, 2026 - The small, brain-shaped coin felt heavier than its size, a quiet symbol of gratitude that brought tears as she recalled its meaning. It was a gift from an Air Force airman she once treated for lymphoma, presented to her after he not only completed treatment, but beat the cancer. He honored his doctor by coining her — a tribute usually performed by senior … [Read more...]
Strengthening the Whole Warfighter
MARCH 2, 2026 - Total Force Fitness (TFF) is a framework that enables individuals to achieve optimal health and become high-performing service members. It comprises eight interrelated domains that together provide a holistic view of the factors influencing a service member's health, readiness, and performance. Within this framework, spiritual readiness plays a critical role, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Interdicts Suspected Drug Smuggling Boat
A suspected drug smuggling vessel tied to the pier following an interdiction by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge 8 miles off Miami, Florida, Feb. 21, 2026. The Etheridge’s crew seized approximately 17 pounds of marijuana and 174 pounds of cocaine found aboard the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MARCH 2, 2026 – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge’s … [Read more...]
Special Operations Civil Affairs After USAID
MARCH 2, 2026 - Recently, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations (DAS-GO) Seth Green visited Fort Bragg to discuss and highlight how civil affairs personnel best integrate their unique capabilities into DOS operations, embedding within embassies and regional offices to deliver critical civil and military assistance with strategic impact in all phases of … [Read more...]