JULY 22, 2025 — In a sweeping modernization effort, the Army issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, or OCIE items deemed to have no economic value, as outlined in previous guidance. Soldiers across all components will see legacy OCIE automatically cleared from their records and given clear procedures for … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Philippine President Meet About Indo-Pacific
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos, Jr. to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 21, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JULY 22, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon, where the two leaders reaffirmed … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Rubin
JULY 21, 2025 - Few, if any, Medal of Honor recipients endured what Army Cpl. Tibor Rubin did. As a young Jewish man in Europe during World War II, Rubin survived the Holocaust before moving to the U.S. in the hopes of joining the Army to pay back the country that gave him freedom. He served valiantly during the Korean War only to be taken prisoner again. In 30 months of … [Read more...]
U.S., the Philippines Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
JULY 21, 2025 - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the U.S. Navy, conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, July 16. This iteration … [Read more...]
Use the Military Health System on Your Weight-Loss Journey
JULY 21, 2025 - To achieve optimum body weight composition (your fit-to-fat ratio) you’ll need to commit to regular exercise and a nutritious diet. Should these lifestyle changes not result in reaching your fitness goals, you may consider discussing weight-loss treatment options with your healthcare provider, including medications that may be appropriate for your specific … [Read more...]