JUNE 21, 2025 — Military marriages endure many stresses due to military life, such as family separation, financial situations, spouse career exploration, frequent relocations or occupational demands. Maintaining and growing a military marriage takes patience, an incredible amount of understanding and lots of work. “It takes a lot to do the work of a Soldier and to do the … [Read more...]
Essential Tactical Gear for Every Outdoor Adventure
JUNE 23, 2025 - According to People.com, in February 2025, a snowmobiler vanished beneath an avalanche on Vail Pass, Colorado. More than an hour later, rescuers noticed a narrow strip of orange fabric: the rider's deployed avalanche-airbag backpack. They pulled him out alive. The inflated pack kept the victim close to the snow's surface, carved out a pocket of air, and … [Read more...]
NASCAR Driver Shares Motivation During Pentagon Visit
JUNE 20, 2025 - A bustling Pentagon briefing room took on the hum of Charlotte Motor Speedway today as NASCAR driver Ross Chastain rolled in with his family — and the Coca‑Cola 600 trophy. For service members in the auditorium, the visit was a chance to meet the man who jolted the Memorial Day classic from "worst to first," winning after starting 40th, the deepest anyone has … [Read more...]
Guard Trains with Polish Territorial Defence Force
JUNE 20, 2025 – Soldiers with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, recently spent two weeks in Torún, Poland, training alongside members of the Polish Territorial Defence Force. Since 1993, the Illinois National Guard and Poland have been partners in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program – an initiative that pairs … [Read more...]
2024 Air Force Design Awards-Winning Projects
JUNE 20, 2025 - Each year, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center celebrates excellence and innovation in military facilities planning and design through its prestigious Department of the Air Force Design Awards Program. These awards recognize infrastructure projects that set new benchmarks in design, sustainability, and energy efficiency, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication … [Read more...]