AUGUST 22, 2025 - Ticks are a significant public health concern, transmitting diseases like Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and others. Fort Bragg Department of Public Health, Entomologist, Capt. Omotola Olaniyi, shares valuable insights on preventing tick bites and tick-borne diseases. “Ticks are not insects, but arachnids, with eight legs,’ said Olaniyi. “They require … [Read more...]
Does Tricare Cover Alcohol and Drug Detox in Arizona?
AUGUST 22, 2025 - For military members, veterans, and their families living in Arizona, the question of whether Tricare covers alcohol and drug detox is both practical and deeply personal. Detox is often the first step in recovery, and understanding how insurance benefits apply can make the difference between receiving timely care and delaying treatment. The short answer … [Read more...]
Drone Factory Opens to Accelerate Delivery of Tactical Drones
AUGUST 21, 2025 - Performance Drone Works has officially opened Drone Factory 01, its new 90,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The massive facility exponentially increases PDW's production capacity and reinforces the company's role as a leading provider of battlefield-ready unmanned aircraft systems. Located in close proximity to the U.S. Army's Redstone … [Read more...]
Medics Ready for Large-Scale Combat Operations
AUGUST 21, 2025 - Patriot Medic 2025 took place August 6 to 12 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The multi-national exercise, led by the Air Force Reserve, included more than 9,000 personnel from all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces. Patriot Medic is the Air Force Reserve’s … [Read more...]
State Partnership Program Offers Global Security
AUGUST 21, 2025 - In a mostly virtual gathering, National Guard members and security cooperation leaders convened earlier this month for a Defense Department National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program conference to discuss the program's enduring importance in today's complex environment. With more than 250 attendees from around the globe, and approximately 40 attending … [Read more...]