JUNE 11, 2025 - Four hundred thirty-six Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division will be among the 6,700 troops taking part in the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday, June 14. The division is responsible for Soldiers across the northeast but is headquartered in Troy. The Soldiers left for Washington D.C. on … [Read more...]
Sailors’ Should Have the Right to Repair Equipment
JUNE 11, 2025 - Navy Secretary John Phelan told senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill today that he believes sailors should be able to repair the hardware they are trained to operate without having to wait for contractors to do the work. The issue concerns contract agreements that often contain language preventing service members from … [Read more...]
Security Challenges Across Africa, Middle East
JUNE 11, 2025 - The Defense Department is putting American interests first in the U.S. Central and Africa Commands' areas of responsibility, said Katherine Thompson, performing the duties of the assistant defense secretary for international security affairs, during a hearing today before the House Armed Services Committee. She elaborated that this means preventing and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Monitoring Car Carrier Fire
A Coast Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak conducts an overflight of a fire aboard the cargo vessel Morning Midas approximately 260 miles southwest of Adak, June 8, 2025. The Coast Guard is in close communication with Zodiac Maritime, the manager of the Morning Midas, as they develop their salvage and safety plans with Resolve Marine. (U.S. … [Read more...]
Guard Activates Electromagnetic Warfare Company
JUNE 10, 2025 — The Georgia Army National Guard made history with the activation of the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, the first unit of its kind in the U.S. Army. The ceremony, held at the Fort Gillem Enclave, also included the assumption of command by Capt. Caleb Rogers. Lt. Col. Luke Gurley, commander of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, … [Read more...]