NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - The Marine Corps takes great pride in its history, its battles won and its culture, said Travis Pike, a former Marine machine gunner who served two tours in Afghanistan. "People who join the Marine Corps hear that Marine boot camp is the hardest, and in their minds they can't ever purposefully take the easier road. Many recruits aren't joining for what … [Read more...]
D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission Shows City Renewal
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — From the sidewalks of Georgetown to the trails of Rock Creek Park, signs of renewal are taking shape under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission — a coordinated federal, local, and military effort focused on improving public safety and restoring the District’s most recognizable spaces. Launched in August 2025, the initiative brings together multiple … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Looking for New Training Center
WASHINGTON — The United States Coast Guard, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, announced a Request for Information (RFI) and market research to identify prospective locations for an additional training center Monday. The Coast Guard is conducting market research to identify facilities across the country that can be used to support projected service … [Read more...]
Memorial Honors ‘Gunfighters’ Fallen Marine
U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a flyover during a memorial ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 7, 2025. Marines, family, and friends gathered to pay tribute to Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, whose service and sacrifice were remembered during the ceremony. (U.S. … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Return Home from Horn of Africa Deployment
NOVEMBER 12, 2025 - More than 140 New York Army National Guardsmen returned home to Western New York in time to celebrate Veterans Day with their families. The Soldiers from the Buffalo-based 152nd Engineer Support Company just completed a nine-month deployment to Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya, where they provided critical engineering and construction support to ongoing … [Read more...]