SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the 2025 edition of its annual Heroes Selection – a limited release of Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey selected by heroes, for heroes. This year’s expression, chosen by U.S. Army veteran twin brothers and longtime Jack Daniel’s employees JB and LB McGowan, is now available exclusively at U.S. military … [Read more...]
Harlem Hellfighters Honored by Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Black New York National Guard Soldiers, known as “hellfighters” by their German enemies 100 years ago, were recognized with Congress’ highest honor during a Sept. 3 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to descendants of some of the 4,000 Soldiers who served in the 369th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Harlem … [Read more...]
Trump Renames DoD to Department of War
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order yesterday changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War as a secondary title. The order — the 200th signed by the president since taking office — authorizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DOD subordinate officials to use secondary titles like "Department of War," "Secretary of War" … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Seizes 40,000 Pounds of Cocaine
The crew of USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) keeps watch over a burning vessel that was interdicted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Aug. 16, 2025. Through Operation Pacific Viper, the Coast Guard is accelerating counter-drug operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where significant transport of illicit narcotics continues from South America. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) SEPTEMBER 5, … [Read more...]
Air Force Improves Mammogram Access
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - David Grant USAF Medical Center (DGMC) has launched a simplified process to enhance access to routine mammogram screenings for eligible beneficiaries. The new scheduling process aims to improve early breast cancer detection by removing common access barriers for active-duty service members, retirees, and military families. “This initiative is about making … [Read more...]