NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving in the military does not look like Thanksgiving anywhere else. It carries a weight that settles quietly on the shoulders of everyone in uniform. While the rest of the country gathers with family in cozy kitchens, our service members gather in dining facilities (DFAC), tents, and makeshift halls around the world. On this single day, something … [Read more...]
Troops in the Caribbean Share Thanksgiving Spirit
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 – Service members, families, and civilians gathered at the installation community club for the annual Thanksgiving Holiday Luncheon, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Nov. 25. As part of U.S. Army Thanksgiving traditions, senior leaders served Thanksgiving meals to the workforce to promote a sense of family. “We are deeply grateful to our service … [Read more...]
Projecting Power From the Tower
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 - From the top of Ramstein Air Base's air traffic control tower, the view of the local German countryside stretches for miles. From that vantage point, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers navigate the arrival and departure of every aircraft within the airspace. In a small room on top of the control tower, a team of airmen works 24/7 to … [Read more...]
Air Force Leads the Way in sUAS Defense
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 - Air Mobility Command forces achieved several wins toward drone proficiency during Exercise Turbo Distribution in August. In conjunction with Sierra Army Depot, the 621st Contingency Response Wing reached four significant milestones in support of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s memorandum from July by integrating both small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) … [Read more...]
Five Technologies Born from Naval Research
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 — In honor of the United States Navy’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is celebrating five Navy innovations that became groundbreaking technologies and shape the lives of people around the world. From how we drive to how we communicate, NRL’s legacy of scientific excellence continues to power progress far beyond the fleet. For more … [Read more...]