DECEMBER 24, 2025 — For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked with partner agencies to spread holiday cheer to rural Alaskan communities. For the first time in recent memory, Op Santa came to Anchorage to serve Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted the community event with additional support from the … [Read more...]
Holiday Message from Your Leadership
DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Dear Marines, Sailor, Soldier, Civilians, and Families of Marine Corps Forces Korea, As we embrace this holiday season, Sergeant Major Bamba and I want to take a moment to offer our deepest gratitude for each and every one of you. This time of year affords us the opportunity to celebrate faith traditions and to appreciate the people that mean the most … [Read more...]
Getting Married? Know Your TRICARE Benefits
DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Getting married is an exciting milestone in your life! It’s also a time when many changes come along, including changes to your health coverage. Whether you’re a service member, a retiree, or marrying someone who is, it’s important to understand how marriage can affect your TRICARE eligibility and coverage. “There is sometimes a misconception that TRICARE … [Read more...]
Students Support Deployed Military Personnel
DECEMBER 24, 2025 — Representatives from the United States Marine Corps Reserve in Puerto Rico received Christmas cards, Dec. 23, made by students from three schools in the northern region of the island, as a show of support for military personnel deployed around the world, including those assigned to military vessels operating in the Caribbean. Lisa Morales, a Family and … [Read more...]
NORAD Set to Track Santa Tonight
DECEMBER 24, 2025 - On Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command will once again track Santa Claus on radar as he makes his journey around the globe, bringing a touch of magic to the Christmas season, said Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell. What began decades ago as an unintentional phone call from a child to the then-Continental Air Defense Command has … [Read more...]