SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Army Pfc. Ernest William Prussman fearlessly led his squad into battle as the Allies pushed into Europe to free the continent from tyranny during World War II. Prussman didn't survive the mission, but his bravery demoralized the enemy and helped several battalions move forward. For his actions, Prussman was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor. Prussman … [Read more...]
Public Health Fuels Air Power
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Every year the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing recognizes and awards outstanding Airmen for their exemplary leadership, job performance, individual accomplishments and service to their community. Throughout the year, the winners of these awards show how they represent what it means to serve as an Airman. Staff Sgt. Enya Martinez embodies all the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Initiates Drone Task Force
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – In August, the Marine Corps began hosting drone task force summits to chart a way forward for operational units across the Marine Corps to effectively employ small drones. The drone task force leverages work done over the last several years by various units, including Marine Corps Special Operations Command, the infantry battalion experiment (IBX), and … [Read more...]
Army Corps Removes Final Debris of Pacific Palisades Fire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with local, state and federal partners, marked a major milestone Aug. 26 as crews began debris removal at the last opt-in private property in the Pacific Palisades Fire recovery area. The event, attended by leaders from across agencies and the community, highlighted the teamwork and resilience that carried the … [Read more...]
F/A-18 Hornet Squadron Deploys to Japan
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, an F/A-18 Hornet squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, under the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program (UDP) on Sept. 8, 2025. The fighter squadron joins Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in … [Read more...]