PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (July 15, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) load medical site cargo aboard Comfort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic during Continuing Promise 2025, July 15, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led Mission since 2007, which … [Read more...]
STARR, Stripes Programs Reward Referrals
JULY 17, 2025 - Guardians and Airmen are eligible for decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the Airman and Guardian Referral Program. Referral ProgramsTwo programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space … [Read more...]
Navigating the Skies with Patriot Express
JULY 17, 2025 – For thousands of U.S. military personnel and their families embarking on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves to or from Europe, the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) serves as the backbone of their journey. While commercial airlines handle much of the general air travel, AMC's dedicated Patriot Express flights remain a cornerstone for official military … [Read more...]
Sustainment is Key to Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank
JULY 17, 2025 – As NATO adapts to an evolving security environment, Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, emphasized the central role of sustainment in supporting deterrence efforts on the Eastern Flank during a Warrior’s Corner session at the LANDEURO conference, July 16, 2025. Hosted in Wiesbaden, the conference brought … [Read more...]
USS Warrior Strengthens Bond with Japan
250712-N-CY569-1008 NIIGATA, Japan (July 12, 2025) – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) arrives in Niigata, Japan for a scheduled port visit, July 12, 2025. Warrior, part of Commander Task Force 77 (CTF-77), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely … [Read more...]