AUGUST 6, 2025 – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 5, 2025, for the final mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). The Comfort team will work alongside Trinbagonian medical professionals to provide medical care, including adult care, pediatric care, dental services, optometry, women’s health services, and … [Read more...]
Quietly Carrying the Load
AUGUST 6, 2025 - Military spouses don't sign enlistment contracts, but their sacrifices often match those who serve in uniform. When deployments happen, especially with children in the home, spouses take on a heavy and often invisible load. They may pause their careers, parent alone, and live far from extended family or support systems. This story offers a look into that quiet … [Read more...]
Space Force Hosts Regional Tryouts
AUGUST 6, 2025 - Guardians across the U.S. Space Force are lacing up and locking in as regional competitions are now underway in preparation for Guardian Arena III – the service’s premier test of strength, mental agility and cohesive teamwork. Set to take place Dec. 8-9 at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, the third annual Guardian Arena will bring together 35 elite … [Read more...]
Squadron Officer School Starts New Curriculum
AUGUST 6, 2025 - For the last five months, Air University refocused the Squadron Officer School curriculum to address current Department of Defense priorities and debuted the new and improved courses on July 31. The redesign meets the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s intent of ensuring officers are prepared to succeed in a joint force within a contested environment, … [Read more...]
Nation Salutes Purple Heart Veterans
AUGUST 6, 2025 - Tomorrow is Purple Heart Day, a time to honor and remember service members who were wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of an enemy or while prisoners of war. The following are a few stories of the nearly 2 million who were awarded the medal. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was wounded Nov. 8, 1942, during the Battle … [Read more...]