MAY 20, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative. The service is seeking a national hotel partner for a 50-year lease to ensure long-term sustainment and revitalization of these … [Read more...]
USPS Recognizes 250 Years of Army, Navy, Marine Corps
MAY 20, 2025 - To commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the U.S. Postal Service released a set of three new commemorative stamps that recognize each service's long-standing dedication to defending the nation. The three stamps, each featuring the name of the military service, the service seal and the inscriptions "250 Years of Service," … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Stewart
MAY 19, 2025 - In the jungle of Vietnam, Army Staff Sgt. Jimmy Goethel Stewart gave his life to ensure the enemy did not further harm injured platoonmates. For his actions, he received a posthumous Medal of Honor. Stewart was born Dec. 25, 1942, in West Columbia, West Virginia. He was raised by his mother, Ethel Stewart, and his stepfather, Delmar Logan. When Stewart was 15, … [Read more...]
Marines Train with New Amphibious Combat Vehicle
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit from a U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to Charlie Company, BLT 1/7, 31st MEU, during a simulated force-on-force mechanized raid at Combat Town, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2025. The purpose of the exercise was to … [Read more...]
USS Normandy Returns from Deployment
MAY 19, 2025 – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returned to Naval Station Norfolk May 15, concluding a nearly three-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The crew departed Feb. 25, 2025 with their mission focused on strengthening maritime partnerships, enhancing regional security, and conducting multinational naval … [Read more...]