Col. Craig Broyles, commander, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, talks about the Infantry Squad Vehicle with visitors during Exercise Raven Focus at the Yakima Training Center, July 17, 2025. (U.S. National Guard Photo By Joseph Siemandel) SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 – The Washington Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team has been selected to take on a new mission … [Read more...]
U.S., Singaporean Military Leaders Discuss Partnerships
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Singaporean Minister for Defense Chan Chun Sing stand for the playing of the U.S. and Singaporean national anthems prior to a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday welcomed his … [Read more...]
Space Force Leader Visits Kirtland AFB
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna visited Kirtland Air Force Base Sept. 3 to meet with Guardians, gain a deeper understanding of local space operations, and underscore the installation’s growing role in advancing national defense through innovation and enlisted force development. During his visit, Bentivegna received mission overviews … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Individuals From Aircraft Crashes
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 — Alaska Army National Guard aviators with the 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion rescued individuals from two plane crashes across Alaska during this past week. On Friday, Sept. 5, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers. The Alaska Army National Guard … [Read more...]
Today is Global Search and Rescue Day
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - On 10 September 2025, the world celebrates the first Cospas-Sarsat Global Search and Rescue Day. This date marks the anniversary of the first rescue using the Cospas-Sarsat satellite-aided tracking System in 1982. Since then, the System has helped save at least 70,000 lives in over 20,000 operations. For 43 years, no formal occasion has existed to honour … [Read more...]