NOVEMBER 28, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that President Donald J. Trump has requested he order 500 additional National Guardsmen to Washington in the wake of the shooting of two guardsmen near the White House. Hegseth made the announcement from the steps of the Dominican Republic's National Palace, where he had spent the afternoon meeting with the country's … [Read more...]
Hegseth Pays Surprise Thanksgiving Day Visit
NOVEMBER 28, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth paid a surprise Thanksgiving holiday visit to a pair of Navy warships operating in the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility as part of the military's anti-narco-terror mission, Operation Southern Spear. Accompanied by his wife, Jennifer, Hegseth's delegation visited both the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and … [Read more...]
The Meal That Holds The Formation Together
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving in the military does not look like Thanksgiving anywhere else. It carries a weight that settles quietly on the shoulders of everyone in uniform. While the rest of the country gathers with family in cozy kitchens, our service members gather in dining facilities (DFAC), tents, and makeshift halls around the world. On this single day, something … [Read more...]
Troops in the Caribbean Share Thanksgiving Spirit
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 – Service members, families, and civilians gathered at the installation community club for the annual Thanksgiving Holiday Luncheon, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Nov. 25. As part of U.S. Army Thanksgiving traditions, senior leaders served Thanksgiving meals to the workforce to promote a sense of family. “We are deeply grateful to our service … [Read more...]
Projecting Power From the Tower
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 - From the top of Ramstein Air Base's air traffic control tower, the view of the local German countryside stretches for miles. From that vantage point, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers navigate the arrival and departure of every aircraft within the airspace. In a small room on top of the control tower, a team of airmen works 24/7 to … [Read more...]