MAY 11, 2026 — A New Hampshire Air National Guard officer was awarded the Bronze Star Medal May 2 for distinguished accomplishments while deployed to Iraq, where he led security forces through a series of enemy aerial attacks during a six-month combat tour. Maj. Joel Loranger, security forces operations officer for the 157th Air Refueling Wing, earned the decoration for his … [Read more...]
Best Squad Competition Builds Warrior Spirit
MAY 11, 2026 — The spirit of competition is part of U.S. Army culture and the desire to win must be present in every Soldier. From the Army-wide competitions to local unit events, Soldiers and teams go head-to-head to prove they are experts in their fields and masters in the profession of arms. This week, Soldiers from one of the Army’s newest commands gathered to prove their … [Read more...]
Space Force Releases Officer Career Development Path
MAY 11, 2026 - The U.S. Space Force released a new officer career development path and accompanying narrative document to provide officers, supervisors and mentors with clearer expectations for career progression, leadership development and assignment planning. The framework is designed to develop combat-credible Guardians through deliberate career progression and … [Read more...]
What to Expect When Bringing Your Pet to Okinawa
MAY 11, 2026 – For military families, moving overseas often means navigating tight timelines, new languages and unfamiliar processes. For those moving to Okinawa, Japan with pets, the process can become more complex and stressful. At the Kadena Veterinary Clinic, staff help families understand the requirements, navigate the process and care for their pets throughout their … [Read more...]
USS Daniel Inouye Returns to Fleet
MAY 11, 2026 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) rejoined the Pacific Fleet in April after completing a complex maintenance period eight days ahead of schedule. Leaders from the U.S. Pacific Fleet and Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC) recognized the joint government-industry team for the achievement in a ceremony at Joint Base … [Read more...]