SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle has outlined his vision for the Navy's future: a Navy built in the Foundry, forged in the Fleet, and ready to Fight. His message highlights the critical focus on readiness, innovation, and putting Sailors first to meet today’s challenges and those ahead. Our mission is clear. The naval … [Read more...]
Nation to Mark Patriot Day With Tributes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and in a field in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. The national observance also recognizes the courage of the first responders and service members who served in the wake of the attacks. Many troops participate in … [Read more...]
Montana Guard Rescues 71-Year-Old Hiker
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 — The Montana Army National Guard recently completed a high-altitude search and rescue mission to recover a missing 71-year-old hiker in the Stillwater Plateau region of the Beartooth Mountains. The operation showcased seamless coordination between state and federal agencies. The hiker was last seen Aug. 21 by a hiking partner and failed to return to … [Read more...]
Marine Reunites With Sherman Tank After 80 Years
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - The National Museum of the Marine Corps reunited a World War II veteran with the tank he drove during the Battle of Iwo Jima, in a ceremony held Aug. 15 at the Museum Support Facility. In a powerful moment of living history on the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, Cpl. Leighton Willhite, 100, stood beside “Lucky,” the very M4A3 … [Read more...]
Medics Train Under Pressure
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Airmen assigned to 168th Medical Group, Alaska Air National Guard, engaged in an advanced, rigorous, combat casualty care exercise designed to sharpen their skills in delivering lifesaving care under hostile conditions at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2025. The training, conducted in coordination with 1st Battalion, 52nd General Support Aviation … [Read more...]