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Dakota Meyer’s Legacy of Service, Sacrifice

Dakota Meyer’s Legacy of Service, Sacrifice

APRIL 18, 2025 - Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer served on active duty in the Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, but his commitment to service extended far beyond his military tenure, reflecting a lifelong dedication to his country, community and fellow veterans. Early Life and Path to ServiceBorn June 26, 1988, in Columbia, Kentucky, to Felicia Gilliam and Mike … [Read more...]

Returning to the Ranks: Sgt. Dakota Meyer Reenlists

Returning to the Ranks: Sgt. Dakota Meyer Reenlists

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, stands with Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps after reenlisting in a ceremony at the Pentagon, April 17, 2025. Sgt. Meyer is the only living Medal of Honor recipient currently serving in the Marine Corps. APRIL 18, 2025 - U.S. Marine … [Read more...]

Philippine, U.S. Troops Train at Balikatan

Philippine, U.S. Troops Train at Balikatan

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Philippine Engineers with the 357th Air Engineering Squadron members pose for a team photo during Exercise Balikatan 25 at the Barangay Dagupan Multipurpose Gymnasium, Lal-lo, Cagayan, Philippines, April 8, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the … [Read more...]

Marine Corps to Deploy Counter-Drone Systems

Marine Corps to Deploy Counter-Drone Systems

APRIL 10, 2025 - The proliferation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems presents a significant tactical challenge for modern military forces. As adversaries across the globe increasingly mature and employ low-cost sUAS for reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack missions, it is imperative for the Marine Corps to enhance its capability to counter these threats in a dynamic, … [Read more...]

Making Ready in the Mountains

Making Ready in the Mountains

APRIL 10, 2025 — To uphold 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s motto “You will never fight alone,” Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd MLG, participated in Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 alongside 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, from … [Read more...]

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The Army is Changing How it Buys Services

AUGUST 5, 2026 – Sgt. 1st Class Angela Kim, contracting officer, and Ben Graw, contract specialist, within the Strategic Competitions and Innovations Branch, Global Logistics Directorate, have been working with the Army Contracting Command G6 in Huntsville, Alabama to develop an automated services platform called Army Marketplace, Automation, and eXecution, better known as “Army MAX”. […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Summer Spike in Military Retirements: Easing the Transition to Civilian Life

JUNE 5, 2026 – There are typically about 95,000 to 110,000 retirements from the military in a given year, as service members conclude careers that have often spanned more than two decades, crossing the 20-year service threshold required to access military retirement benefits. These retirements tend to steadily occur as the year rolls on; however, […]

Benefits of Using Financial Professionals Who Understand Military Life

JULY 30, 2026 – Military service creates financial opportunities that differ from those found in most civilian careers. From housing allowances and retirement systems to frequent relocations and deployment-related financial decisions, service members often manage circumstances that require thoughtful planning over many years. While general financial advice can provide a solid starting point, military families […]

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