JUNE 11, 2025 - Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) celebrated its 10 year anniversary at Naval Base San Diego, June 9th. Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, SMWDC, with guest speaker Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivered remarks to former SMWDC Commanders, plankowners, teammates, and friends and family, all of whom … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Discuss Defense Budget
Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Discuss Defense Budget JUNE 11, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided testimony today regarding President Donald J. Trump's proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 at a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee. In their opening remarks, both … [Read more...]
MUSE Substation Provides Power in a Pinch
JUNE 11, 2025 – Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) technicians rapidly deployed and installed a 5000 kVA substation at Wharf Mike-1, providing a critical temporary power solution to support ships in port at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This installation ensures uninterrupted operation … [Read more...]
Vision Coverage with TRICARE
JUNE 11, 2025 - About 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction, according to the CDC. Do you know if you’re one of them? Getting routine eye exams to monitor your eyesight can help detect and prevent eye diseases early. “Tending to your vision is an important part of supporting an overall healthy lifestyle,” said Jeannine Pickrell, M.S., RN, director for … [Read more...]
400 Guard Soldiers Marching in Army’s 250th Birthday Parade
JUNE 11, 2025 - Four hundred thirty-six Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division will be among the 6,700 troops taking part in the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday, June 14. The division is responsible for Soldiers across the northeast but is headquartered in Troy. The Soldiers left for Washington D.C. on … [Read more...]