MARCH 26, 2026 - Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy veteran Freeman Johnson arrived in celebrity-like fashion at the Barnstable Adult Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts, March 18. Johnson, one of the oldest survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was there to celebrate his 106th birthday. He emerged from a black limousine amidst television news crews and … [Read more...]
USS Ross Departs Norfolk for Deployment
MARCH 26, 2026 – Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) got underway from Naval Station Norfolk March 25, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment. The ship’s anticipated departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events as part of the George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. “The Ross crew is … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients
MARCH 26, 2026 - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) salutes its heroes and their families every day by providing them with presidential care but each year, on March 25, a special group of heroes is recognized – those who have earned the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor (MoH). Walter Reed has had the honor and privilege of caring for … [Read more...]
Hegseth Announces Reforms to Chaplain Corps
https://twitter.com/SecWar/status/2036504664758169607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2036504664758169607%7Ctwgr%5E9b49d6480275280ef2aaf0412d4980004f46ce61%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.war.gov%2FNews%2FNews-Stories%2FArticle%2FArticle%2F4444113%2Fhegseth-announces-reforms-to-chaplain-corps%2F MARCH 26, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete … [Read more...]
Army Updates Retention Program for 2026
MARCH 26, 2026 — The Army has implemented significant updates to its retention program in fiscal year 2026, reinforcing a performance based approach that directly benefits soldiers who maintain high standards, develop critical skills and commit to long-term service. To enhance its force, the Army is shifting its reenlistment bonus program to a performance-based model. This … [Read more...]