JUNE 25, 2025 — More than 35,000 U.S., Australian, and other international military personnel will participate in exercise Talisman Sabre July 13 to August 4, 2025, in Australia and Papua New Guinea to strengthen relationships and interoperability among key Allies and partners, enhancing our collective capability to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns and … [Read more...]
Nominees for Central, European Commands Testify
JUNE 25, 2025 - U.S. forces in the Middle East are laser-focused on warfighting, lethality and readiness, and they are performing superbly, said Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II, deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, while testifying at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing for his nomination to admiral and Centcom commander. "The Middle East is incredibly dynamic … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Train with Civilian Experts
JUNE 24, 2025 – In an era where threats are just as likely to be identified in cyberspace as on the battlefield, the Idaho National Guard is redefining what it means to protect and defend. Through exercises such as Cyber Discovery, the Guard is not only training its members to respond to cyber threats but also forging critical partnerships with state agencies, educational … [Read more...]
Chicago Cubs Honor Army Reserve Combat Veteran
JUNE 24, 2025 - Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan Sgt. 1st Class Robert Zalabak, who is the executive assistant for the command group at the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, was honored, June 12, 2025, at Wrigley Field during a Military Salute at a Chicago Cubs home game. Zalabak began his military service with the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Hinsdale Central High … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Works to Contain Fires
176th Civil Engineer Squadron works with partners to support wildfire containment efforts June 21, 2025, at Bear Creek, Alaska. The Alaska National Guard activated volunteers to support containment efforts in the Interior. (Courtesy photo) JUNE 24, 2025 – Alaska National Guard service members were activated on June 20 to support local, state and federal efforts to … [Read more...]