JULY 8, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit Seattle for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on July 9 and 10. Eagle will be moored at Pier 66 and will offer free public tours the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 9 (1 – 4 p.m.) Thursday, July 10 (10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.) No tickets are required and tours are free of … [Read more...]
U.S., Thailand Navies Reunite
U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy leaders salute a formation of U.S. and Thai service members during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand, July 7, 2025. The 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series, is designed to enhance the U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in … [Read more...]
Fighter Wing Gets Upgraded F-16s
JULY 8, 2025 – A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26-27. The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircrafts and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness. Transferred from the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, the F-16s received … [Read more...]
Driscoll Sees Readiness Firsthand at Rock Island Arsenal
JULY 8, 2025 — On June 30, Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the Army, made his first official visit to the Rock Island Arsenal – an installation that has supported Army readiness since 1862. During the visit, Army leaders highlighted the diverse capabilities and critical missions of the major commands and tenant organizations at the installation, underscoring RIA’s … [Read more...]
Extraordinary Savings Coming to the Exchange
JULY 8, 2025 – Xtra Deal Days are coming to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service July 8-10 with exclusive discounts on name-brand electronics, clothing, beauty, home essentials and more. Special savings will be available in-store and at ShopMyExchange.com. Shoppers can: Save up to $600 on Samsung and LG 4K Smart TVs, including the LG B5 OLED Smart TV, 77” at $2,199 … [Read more...]