JUNE 4, 2025 - Following the official opening of the Roosevelt Pavilion on June 3 at Walter Reed, the military’s premier medical center is embarking on the next major milestone in its modernization plan -- the start of construction of the Medical Center Additions and Alterations (MCAA) North complex. Construction begins in June on MCAA North with the initial phase including … [Read more...]
USS Tripoli Forward Deploys to Japan
JUNE 4, 2025 - The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) departed Naval Base San Diego May 19 to forward deploy to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. The Tripoli will replace the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), which will depart Sasebo and move to San Diego. “The Tripoli is ready to defend U.S. … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Supports Sail Grand Prix 2025
JUNE 4, 2025 — The Coast Guard is scheduled to enforce an exclusion zone established under a temporary special local regulation in New York Harbor from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, in support of Sail Grand Prix 2025. Sail Grand Prix (Sail GP) is scheduled to bring 12 international teams to Upper New York Bay to compete in close-to-shore racing with F50 … [Read more...]
AFN Brings FM Radio to U.S. Forces in Japan
JUNE 4, 2025 - The American Forces Network is achieving the long-sought goal of bringing FM radio to Sasebo, Japan. The new FM AFN broadcast capability will be a major addition to U.S. forces in Japan and local communities at Sasebo. AFN Sasebo FM 93.1 is officially sanctioned at 1600, June 4, Japan Standard Time. "Standing up a new FM frequency had not been done before by … [Read more...]
Army Already Meets 2025 Recruiting Goals
JUNE 4, 2025 — The U.S. Army has successfully met its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals for active duty, signing contracts with more than 61,000 future Soldiers – a full four months before the end of the fiscal year. This achievement represents a significant turning point for the Army and indicates a renewed sense of patriotism and purpose among America’s youth. This … [Read more...]