AUGUST 12, 2025 – U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Civil Affairs Team (CAT) Kenya conducted civil reconnaissance and engagements as part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational infrastructure and promote long-term stability in Lamu County at Bora Imani Primary School near Camp Simba, Kenya, July 11. Four Soldiers comprise CAT Kenya: U.S. Army Capt. … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Mestrovitch
AUGUST 11, 2025 - When Army Sgt. James Mestrovitch moved to the U.S. from Europe, he didn't expect to return as an interpreter or warrior; however, serving as the former inspired him to achieve the latter. During World War I, he helped save the life of his commanding officer, which led to his Medal of Honor. Mestrovitch was born May 22, 1894, in a part of Yugoslavia now … [Read more...]
Drones Help Soldiers Speed Up Artillery Missions
AUGUST 11, 2025 – Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1-109th Infantry Regiment are using artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial system technology to make one particular challenge less stressful for their Soldiers on the battlefield. Calling for artillery fire is typically a race against time and chaos, every second a matter of life and death. Fire … [Read more...]
Army Astronaut Returns to Earth, Again
AUGUST 11, 2025 – Nothing can be more exciting as returning to earth from space, unless you do it twice. U.S. Army Astronaut Col. Anne C. McClain returned to Earth Aug. 9 after nearly five months aboard the International Space Station. During her second flight into space, she conducted numerous experiments and tasks, including a spacewalk totaling 13 hours and 8 … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Monitoring Chinese Vessels in Arctic
AUGUST 11, 2025 — The U.S. Coast Guard detected and responded to two Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic and is currently monitoring a total of five similar vessels in or near the U.S Arctic. On August 5, a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak responded to the Chinese research vessels Ji Di and the Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di. Both … [Read more...]