MAY 22, 2026 - Opportunity, challenge, travel, legacy — these guiding words form the motivational reason for Air Force security forces defenders as they push through the demanding 28-day Phoenix Raven Qualification Course with the 421st Combat Training Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Phoenix Ravens are tasked with safeguarding aircraft, personnel … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Fallen Service Members
MAY 22, 2026 – Fort Rucker honored the valor of our brave Service Members who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country and the ideals we hold dear during the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park, May 21. What once began as Decoration Day honoring specifically those that died in the Civil War evolved after World War I to honor all American military personnel … [Read more...]
Shaping the Army’s Extended Basic Leader Course
MAY 22, 2026 – The 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute (RTI) is serving as the Army National Guard’s validation site for the Army’s new 29-day Basic Leader Course (BLC), helping refine the updated curriculum before it is implemented across the force later this year. Conducted from April 28 through May 26, the validation course expands the previous 23-day curriculum … [Read more...]
Flags In Is a Personal Mission
MAY 22, 2026 — In the early morning dawn on May 21, 2026, Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) marched into Arlington National Cemetery, their rucksacks packed with small American flags. Their mission: honor America’s fallen heroes by placing a flag in front of each headstone and columbarium column — approximately 250,000 at ANC and 13,500 at the Soldiers’ … [Read more...]
Getting Mental Healthcare with TRICARE For Life
MAY 22, 2026 - Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body—and if you have TRICARE For Life, you have coverage that helps you get the care you need, when you need it. TFL works together with Medicare to minimize your out of pocket expenses for mental healthcare. Knowing how the two programs work can help you find providers—whether … [Read more...]