OCTOBER 16, 2025 – Members of the grocer industry and other interested parties now have until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5 to respond to the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Commissary Privatization Request for Information (RFI), agency and Pentagon officials announced today. The response extension will allow respondents more time to complete their submission questionnaire and … [Read more...]
Driving Safely Through Seasonal Changes
OCTOBER 16, 2025 - With the lazy days of summer in the rearview, the hustle and bustle of back-to-school routines and changing weather signals a good time to review how to keep yourself, your passengers and others on the road safe during the fall months. According to the most current data from the National Safety Council, October - November 2023 saw 7,710 motor vehicle … [Read more...]
NY Guard Soldiers Deploying to Southern Border
OCTOBER 16, 2025 — One hundred and eighty-eight New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deploying to the southern border on federal orders to support the U.S. Border Patrol mission to prevent unauthorized border crossings. The Soldiers are assigned to the 104th Military Police Battalion, a headquarters unit based in Kingston, and the 442nd Military Police Company, which is … [Read more...]
Fueling the Army’s Future with Nuclear Energy
OCTOBER 15, 2025 — The Army highlighted its commitment to innovation, readiness and partnership during the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition October 14. Secretary of the Army the Honorable Dan Driscoll announced the launch of The Janus Program, a next-generation nuclear power program designed to provide resilient, secure and reliable … [Read more...]
Coast Guard to Receive Pay During Shutdown
OCTOBER 15, 2025 – The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed today that its military service members will receive their mid-month paycheck for October 15. Pay will be processed and deposited in their designated accounts between October 15-17. “Our people are the heart of the Coast Guard,” said Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant. "We are grateful for the actions taken by President … [Read more...]