DECEMBER 5, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Pål Jonson, Sweden's minister of defense, to the Pentagon today for a bilateral engagement. At the meeting's outset, both leaders spoke highly of the U.S. and Sweden's mutually beneficial military relationship, as well as the progress that Sweden has made since officially becoming a member of NATO, March 7, … [Read more...]
When Birth Happens Apart: Navigating Pregnancy, Distance, and the Unknown
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - Pregnancy is a time shaped by anticipation - a mix of hope, planning, and the quiet prayers and wishes that everything will unfold without complication. But when partners are unable to be in the same place during this time of uncertainty, anticipation can become laced with worry. Many families separated by deployment, training, or long-distance assignments … [Read more...]
Airmen Strengthen Kadena’s Foundation for Airpower
DECEMBER 4, 2025 - Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron and the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron are teaming up to tackle one of Kadena Air Base's most ambitious airfield repair projects of the year in Okinawa, Japan. The project will strengthen the flight line that keeps airpower moving across the Indo-Pacific. The joint effort brings together airfield … [Read more...]
18 Military Hospitals Earn Highest Hospital Safety Grade
DECEMBER 4, 2025 - The Defense Health Agency announced 18 military hospitals received an "A" rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for fall 2025. These high grades reflect DHA’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients. “These ratings underscore the strength of our integrated Military Health System … [Read more...]
Pentagon Christmas Tree Dedicated to Service Members
DECEMBER 4, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, dedicated a 14-foot Nellie Stevens Holly Christmas tree to the families of U.S. service members during an inaugural tree lighting ceremony in the Pentagon's courtyard. The tree, which replaced a 17-year-old Amelanchier shrub that had recently fallen into decline and was scheduled for removal next year, … [Read more...]