OCTOBER 2, 2025 - The U.S. Navy has surpassed its recruiting goals for Fiscal Year 2025, bringing in more than 44,096 future Sailors — the highest total since the early 2000s. This historic achievement reflects the combined effort of leadership, Navy Recruiting Command’s front-line recruiters, and support staff, all working together to ensure the Fleet has the right talent … [Read more...]
Gen. Wilsbach Nominated as Air Force Chief of Staff
OCTOBER 2, 2025 - President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. Ken Wilsbach to serve as the twenty-fourth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink offered his congratulations to Wilsbach. “I am pleased to support the nomination of General Kenneth Wilsbach to serve as the next Chief of Staff of the Air Force,” said Meink. “He is a … [Read more...]
DoW Stimulates Academic Research in Underutilized States
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The Department of War yesterday announced $19.2 million in awards to 29 collaborative academic teams under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). DEPSCoR is a capacity-building program designed to strengthen the basic research infrastructure at institutions of higher education in underutilized states/territories. "The … [Read more...]
Idaho Guard Conducts 11 Rescue Missions
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group conducted nearly a dozen successful search and rescue missions throughout 2025. “Our Citizen-Soldiers stand ready to move out at moment’s notice when partner agencies request help, especially when our fellow Idahoans’ welfare hangs in the balance,” said Idaho Army National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Cole … [Read more...]
Course Prepares Warfighters for High North Challenges
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - As strategic competition intensifies in the High North, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies launched its newest educational course, NATO in the North, Sept. 16–18. The virtual course, hosted in partnership with the Norway-based NATO Centre of Excellence for Cold Weather Operations, focused on preparing mid- to senior-level warfighters and … [Read more...]