U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandon Freon assists his daughter during a Board & Brush event at the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 12, 2025. The event offered Freon an opportunity to connect with his family during drill weekend. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hough) APRIL 23, 2025 - Airmen and their families … [Read more...]
Cyber Warfare Poses Significant Threat to Joint Force
APRIL 23, 2025 - The dangers posed by cyber conflict are significant and require preparation by the joint force to counter such threats, according to a senior Defense Department expert on the topic during the Space Force's Space Systems Command Cyber Expo 2025. Director for Cyber Warfare John Garstka delivered keynote remarks at the event today virtually from the Pentagon. … [Read more...]
The Hidden Power of the Navy Reserve
APRIL 22, 2025 - For many in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Navy Reserve is an unknown force. But if you’re living in North Texas, you might be surprised to learn that a critical command is based right here in Fort Worth—at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) Fort Worth oversees the readiness of over 7,000 … [Read more...]
250 Years of “Badass” Engineers
APRIL 22, 2025 – In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. “A sapper, in a historic sense, goes back to the 17th century. It’s a French term,” said USACE Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick. Back then, military … [Read more...]
Turbo Weasel Sharpens Warfighting Readiness
APRIL 22, 2025 - U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron participated in exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 18-26 and April 8–17. Turbo Weasel is a dynamic air exercise designed to support the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses mission, simulating realistic, high-intensity conditions. The primary goal is to replicate an intricate, … [Read more...]