SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 - Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. “TRICARE covers National Guard and Reserve members injured while in qualified duty status (under 30 days) through line of duty care,” said James Whitton, Chief, Military Medical … [Read more...]
Air Force Reserve Combat-Capable
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - The Air Force Reserve is combat-capable and ready to support national security interests around the globe according to Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 23. Healy appeared alongside top Air Force leaders Gen. Adrian Spain, commander Air Combat … [Read more...]
Lithuanian Delegation Visits U.S. Drone Facility
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – A delegation of more than 20 Lithuanian defense, diplomatic and business officials visited the Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, facility Sept. 23, as part of a five-day mission in the United States. Loreta Maskolioviene, Lithuania’s vice-minister of national defense, led the delegation, which was received by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, … [Read more...]
Guard Among First to Field Army’s Newest M250 Rifle
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - The Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division is among the first Guard units to field the Army’s newest automatic rifle, the M250, during a New Equipment Training, or NET, event at Camp Ripley. The M250, part of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program, replaces the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and introduces a new 6.8mm cartridge, higher … [Read more...]
Guard Members Unite for DC Task Force Mission
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — In late summer, the 112th Military Police Battalion, Mississippi National Guard and the 239th Military Police Company, Louisiana National Guard, established a historic interstate partnership to provide support to law enforcement agencies during the Washington, D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. This battalion-led operation marks the first time in U.S. … [Read more...]