FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - U.S. and Italian soldiers accepted the challenge of earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during a military qualification assessment at various locations throughout Caserma Del Din, Italy, Feb. 2-6. The proficiency badge is a German armed forces decoration that is one of the few foreign awards approved for wear on formal U.S. service … [Read more...]
Training for the Mission, the Olympic Medal
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a member of the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, is preparing to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage for the second time at the XXV Olympic Winter Games. Qualifying for the XXV Winter Olympics is brutally competitive. Only 232 U.S. athletes earned the right to represent the … [Read more...]
Hegseth Takes Tour to Maine Shipyard
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continued the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour yesterday by paying a visit to the Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. The nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour, launched just over one month ago by Hegseth, demonstrates the War Department's support for the defense industrial base by issuing a call to action to … [Read more...]
Learn How You Can Protect Your Health Information
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. You can use it to send secure messages, check test results, review appointments, and more. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like official MHS GENESIS pages. These sites try to trick you into sharing … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Your Next Duty Station Move Less Stressful for Kids
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - PCS orders can be thrilling for adults, but they can be quite confusing and even frightening for kids. That’s why it’s vital to plan everything with their emotions in mind. If you plan strategically, your next duty station move can be a smoother, and perhaps even a more positive experience for your kids. Here’s what you can do. Give Kids Age-Appropriate … [Read more...]