JULY 15, 2025 - The U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System, which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user demand now and in the future. The GPS Next Generation Operational Control System upgrade is one of several … [Read more...]
Sailors Support Texas Flood Recovery Efforts
JULY 15, 2025 – Sailors assigned to Naval Construction Battalion (NCB) 22, Detachment San Antonio, volunteered to support local authorities during flood recovery operations in Hunt, Texas, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, following record rainfall and catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River. After earlier flood response efforts in Kerrville, NCB 22 Detachment leadership … [Read more...]
Be Prepared When Hitting the Hiking Trails This Summer
JULY 15, 2025 – Hiking during the summer is a very popular pastime. In fact, here in Germany ‘Volksmarching’ is one of biggest summer social activities. Leann Fraka and LaShaun Chappell recommend getting outside and hitting the hiking trails while the weather is right but be prepared and aware. And most importantly, be safe. As part of their “safety starts with me” campaign … [Read more...]
Hegseth Thanks Germany for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges
JULY 15, 2025 - Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. Hegseth acknowledged those efforts during the meeting with German Defense Minister Boris … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Reasoner
JULY 14, 2025 - When Marine Corps 1st Lt. Frank Stanley Reasoner was surrounded by insurgents deep in enemy territory in Vietnam, he did his best to save the handful of men who were trapped with him. Reasoner lost his life trying to protect them, but his devotion to duty led to a posthumous Medal of Honor. Reasoner was born Sept. 16, 1937, in Spokane, Washington, to Daisy … [Read more...]