JUNE 16, 2025 - Over the skies of the South Pacific, Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Raymond Sarnoski gave his life to keep his aircrew safe during a dangerous World War II reconnaissance mission. That aircrew became one of the most decorated in history, and Sarnoski posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions. Sarnoski was born Jan. 30, 1915, in Simpson, … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Arrives in Guam
Apra Harbor, GUAM (June 14, 2025) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Naval Base Guam, June 14, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman … [Read more...]
250th Birthday Bash in Bolesławiec
JUNE 16, 2025 – If you're going to throw a 250th birthday party, make it count, and make it historic. That’s exactly what happened June 14, when U.S. Army Garrison Poland and the City of Bolesławiec came together to celebrate the Army’s big day with music, laughter, pie-in-the-face shenanigans, and a town square sizzling with delight. But this wasn’t just any Army event. It … [Read more...]
Air National Guard Rescues Sailor Offshore
JUNE 16, 2025 — A Ukrainian sailor was rescued by a pararescueman from the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing and transported to a local hospital Tuesday evening after a medical emergency hundreds of miles offshore. The patient, a 40-year-old sailor aboard the Bahamian cargo ship Aetos, had been ill for several days, prompting the crew to request assistance … [Read more...]
General Visits Space Rapid Capabilities Office
U.S. Space Force Gen. Mike Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, meets with personnel during a visit to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 2, 2025. The visit provided an opportunity to engage with staff and gain insight into ongoing initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Knope) JUNE 16, 2025 - Gen. … [Read more...]