JUNE 26, 2026 - During a media roundtable discussion with multiple news outlets yesterday, a senior National Guard leader said that domestic missions like the one currently taking place in Washington, D.C., are helping build troop readiness rather than detracting from it. At present, there are approximately 4,700 guardsmen from 19 states who are part of the D.C. Safe and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Injured Hiker
JUNE 25, 2026 — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Air Station Port Angeles assisted local search and rescue crews with the evacuation of an injured 33-year-old female hiker from Mount Larrabee in Washington’s Mount Baker Wilderness, Saturday. The hiker sustained serious injuries after she fell 120 feet down a steep gully on the mountain’s south face and was … [Read more...]
Recognizing PTSD Symptoms, Seeking Support
JUNE 25, 2026 - For many service members, the hardest part of post-traumatic stress disorder can be acknowledging they need to seek support, and that accepting help is a form of proactive resilience. Every June, the Air Force Medical Service brings awareness to PTSD, a mental health concern that can worsen if left untreated. “Creating an environment that encourages … [Read more...]
Commissary Celebrates 159 Years
JUNE 25, 2026 — America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, but there is another birthday just as important. On July 1, 2026, the Defense Commissary Agency will mark 159 years that commissaries have been providing a valuable benefit of low-cost groceries to the military community. The commissary benefit has evolved significantly over the century and a half. … [Read more...]
Force Through the Lens at UFC Freedom 250
JUNE 25, 2026 — For Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera, the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest was more than a national celebration near the White House. It was a public affairs mission behind the camera, capturing the service members and performers who helped bring the joint force into one of the country’s most visible public spaces. Primavera, the noncommissioned officer in charge of … [Read more...]