MAY 14, 2025 - Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force, placing a trained engineer who rose through ROTC to senior positions, including those focusing on space, as the Department’s highest-ranking civilian leader. The 74-25 vote reflected both Meink’s well-known record from previous active duty and policy jobs and his … [Read more...]
TRICARE Dental Offers Care for Children
MAY 14, 2025 - Did you know that oral health has important links to your overall health? That’s why it’s especially important that children get proper dental care from an early age. This helps them maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives. Luckily, the TRICARE Dental Program, administered by United Concordia, has you covered. The TDP provides dental health for … [Read more...]
U.S. Strengthens Alliances in East Africa
MAY 14, 2025 - The Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union naval forces, came together for the semiannual Bull Shark exercise in Djibouti, May 5-6, 2025, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies. Bull Shark 25-2 was designed to test the interoperability of the host nation … [Read more...]
Hospital Okinawa is Empowering First Responders
MAY 13, 2025 — On 29 April, U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) Camp Foster, Japan. Staff from USNHO held a one-day facilitator course. Cdr. Amy Aparicio brought together a team of subject matter experts (SME), including Capt. Michelle Sangiorgi and Amanda Studer from the Emergency Department. Cdr. Frank Riojas from Staff Education and Training (SEAT) helped provide training … [Read more...]
Dog Company Strengthens Regional Ties
MAY 13, 2025 — After nearly a month of dynamic multinational training, Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, concluded their participation in African Lion 2025 (AL25) — U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual combined joint exercise. Deployed to Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2), Dog Company executed a high-tempo … [Read more...]