SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - The Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division is among the first Guard units to field the Army’s newest automatic rifle, the M250, during a New Equipment Training, or NET, event at Camp Ripley. The M250, part of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program, replaces the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and introduces a new 6.8mm cartridge, higher … [Read more...]
Navy Decommissions Mine Countermeasures Ships
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - After nearly 40 years of active service, three recently decommissioned U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships and their crews were recognized in conjunction with a final decommissioning ceremony for USS Devastator (MCM 6) on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 25. “As you carry the plank you own of Douglas fir away with you … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Expanding Robotics and Autonomous Systems
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — The Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes $11 million in fiscal year 2025 for immediate upgrades to critical autonomous systems. Initial … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Military Child of the Year 2026
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Operation Homefront is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 18th annual Military Child of the Year® Award, the hallmark program that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our nation’s military children. Each year, this prestigious award recognizes seven outstanding young individuals, one from each branch of the armed forces — … [Read more...]
Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - The cities of Philadelphia and Camden will host the Navy Marine Corps 250 celebration October 9-16, 2025, with four U.S. Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters, and four U.S. Navy Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs) and sailboats. These vessels will participate in the Parade of Ships on Thursday, Oct 9. USS Arlington (LPD 24) - … [Read more...]