MARCH 6, 2025 - The Ukraine-Russia conflict and Iran's missile attacks on Israel last year show a need for new U.S. military capabilities, said Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. Hecker spoke yesterday on a panel at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado. A big lesson learned … [Read more...]
How Veterans Can Afford a Summer Vacation on a Tight Budget
MARCH 6, 2025 - For many American military veterans, the dream of taking a well-deserved summer vacation can feel like a luxury that is simply too far out of reach. With limited budgets, managing the costs of travel, accommodations and activities can be overwhelming; however, there are a few key ways to make that seemingly unattainable dream vacation entirely more attainable, … [Read more...]
Did You Know the Army Invented This?
MARCH 5, 2025 - You might be surprised by the number of things you use or rely on in work and play can be traced back to Army ingenuity or investment. Check out this list to discover some of the many things created for or by the Army. Food preservation - The Army is renowned for food preparation research. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Deploys to American Samoa to Patrol Border
A boat crew assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu gets underway alongside an American Samoa Department of Homeland Security boat crew to conduct search and rescue training offshore Pago Pago, American Samoa, Feb. 24, 2025. MSST Honolulu and Coast Guard Sector Honolulu personnel deployed to American Samoa to train alongside agency partners, … [Read more...]
President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up
MARCH 5, 2025 - During his first address to a joint session of Congress, March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump said that the changes he's made since his inauguration in January have enhanced recruiting within the U.S. military in ways that haven't been seen in years. On his first day in office, the president signed an executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion … [Read more...]