AUGUST 1, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management announced new strategic anchors July 30, designed to deliver resilient decision advantage to joint and coalition forces facing evolving challenges. Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey, C3BM program executive officer, said the initiative addresses three … [Read more...]
F-16s Relocate to Osan Air Base
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 28, 2025, during a strategic relocation from Kunsan Air Base. The move marks a major milestone in the preparation for Phase II of the Super Squadron test, a force-optimization effort to evaluate the efficiency of larger, consolidated fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman … [Read more...]
Guard Supports Experimental Aircraft Air Show
JULY 21, 2025 - Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen offered more than 690,000 guests from 80 countries a first-hand look at the mission of the National Guard during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2025 AirVenture July 21-27. Guard members conducted multiple public forums to introduce attendees to various aspects of military service; provided static displays … [Read more...]
Soldiers Awarded Army Sea Duty Ribbon
JULY 31, 2025 – Twenty-one Soldiers assigned to Kentucky's 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS), were recently awarded the Army Sea Duty Ribbon (ASDR) for their support to a joint mission alongside the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet during the unit’s deployment to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations during fiscal year 2024. The ASDR was awarded by the … [Read more...]
TRICARE Coverage for Guard and Reserve Members
JULY 31, 2025 - Are you or your sponsor in the National Guard or Reserve? Your health coverage changes when activating or deactivating. Here’s what you need to know. “National Guard and Reserve members have different TRICARE coverage options when they transition between active and inactive status,” said Brian Smith, senior health system specialist, TRICARE Health Plan, at … [Read more...]