AUGUST 4, 2025 - 75 years ago, it was August 1950. UNC was formed but fighting desperately to hold Korea. After being steadily pushed back from the 38th Parallel over July 1950, US and Korean ground forces withdrew behind the Naktong River in the southeastern corner of the Peninsula. Establishing what journalists termed the Pusan Perimeter, UNC fought to hold this last … [Read more...]
Army Tests Autonomous Tactical Vehicle
AUGUST 4, 2025 — To save Soldiers’ lives, cut costs and improve supply delivery efficiency, the U.S. Army assessed the Overland AI ULTRA Fully Autonomous Tactical Vehicle prototype during exercise Agile Spirit 25 at the Combat Training Center, Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, July 29, 2025. “Agile Spirit 25 is the 12th iteration of a biennial multinational exercise designed … [Read more...]
Airmen Support Philippine Disaster Relief Efforts
AUGUST 4, 2025 - Within six hours of notification, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing shifted from training operations in northern Japan to deployment for crisis response operations in the Philippines. While participating in Resolute Force Pacific 2025 in Misawa, Japan, the 353rd SOW received orders to conduct life-saving efforts in response to … [Read more...]
Prepping for Hurricane Season
AUGUST 4, 2025 - Whether at work or at home, you should always have a plan for the Hurricane Season. With the season running from June 1 to November 30, a total of up to 19 total named storms are predicted for 2025. Heading into the peak months of the season, it is important for Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) personnel to be prepared, at work as well as at home. The first … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Celebrates 235 Years
AUGUST 4, 2025 - The Coast Guard was established as the Revenue-Marine, Aug. 4, 1790, when President George Washington signed a bill drafted by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, authorizing the construction of 10 cutters that would be part of the Treasury Department. The new fleet was used to clamp down on smuggling, resulting from the high tariffs the U.S. had placed … [Read more...]