MARCH 18, 2026 – What began as a father-daughter evening at an Armed Services YMCA Father-Daughter Gala quickly turned into a life-saving moment when an Alaska Air National Guard Airman used his training to assist an unresponsive Fairbanks resident. Master Sgt. Anthony Lesle, a member of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing, was out with his daughter after the event … [Read more...]
Brigade Leaders Ensure Defense of Alliance
MARCH 18, 2026 - For a command whose members are spread across 24 countries, the opportunity to come together is invaluable. U.S. Army NATO leadership convened here for their Quarterly Touch Point February 24-25, uniting command teams from the brigade, its two battalions, and nine companies to sharpen their collective focus. The event, QTP 26-1, was designed to build a … [Read more...]
DoW Prioritizes Western Hemispheric Security
MARCH 18, 2026 - The War Department is prioritizing security in the Western Hemisphere, which is integral to U.S. homeland defense, said Joseph M. Humire, performing the duties of assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs, who spoke during a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington. Joint Task Force Southern Border helped seal … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About TRICARE Deductibles
MARCH 18, 2026 - Health care costs can feel confusing—but they don’t have to be. TRICARE uses specific terms to describe what you pay and how your benefit works. You may see these terms on your explanation of benefits after getting care. Understanding them helps you plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs. “Knowing your TRICARE cost terms takes the guesswork out of your health … [Read more...]
Air Force Transports Micro-Nuclear Reactor in C-17
MARCH 18, 2026 - When a C-17 Globemaster III touched down at Hill Air Force Base, Feb. 15, it carried more than cargo, it delivered a glimpse of how the military may power future operations. Inside the aircraft sat a transportable micro-nuclear reactor, part of a groundbreaking Department of War effort to provide reliable energy to military forces operating anywhere in the … [Read more...]