AUGUST 20, 2025 — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday the Initial Operating Capability of the Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Program Executive Office (PEO). This PEO is a key component of the Service's Force Design 2028 (FD 2028) plan, aimed at integrating capabilities and is poised to be the most transformational enhancement to capability since the inception of … [Read more...]
Northern Edge 2025 Kicks Off Across Alaska
AUGUST 20, 2025 - More than 6,400 service members, 100 aircraft and seven U.S. and Canadian vessels are participating in Northern Edge 2025, a joint field-training exercise taking place at various locations in and around Alaska. The exercise, led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, serves as a platform for joint, multidomain operations to deliver high-end, realistic warfighter … [Read more...]
Army Housing Survey Influences Action Plans
AUGUST 20, 2025 – The results of the Fiscal Year 2025 Army Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey are in. The Army Tenant Satisfaction Survey is an annual survey conducted by the U.S. Army to gather feedback from Soldiers and their families about their experiences living in Army housing. This feedback helps the Army understand the needs of its tenants and make improvements to … [Read more...]
Barriers Prove Effective During Glacial Flooding
AUGUST 20, 2025 - Last week, Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier released its yearly glacier lake outburst flood, flowing downstream toward Juneau. In preparation for the potential threat to infrastructure and public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided temporary flood mitigation barriers to the city last winter. While USACE continues to prepare a technical study to … [Read more...]
TRICARE Medical vs. Dental Coverage
AUGUST 20, 2025 - When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care. “When you need dental care because of an injury, it may be covered under your TRICARE medical plan,” said Douglas … [Read more...]