APRIL 14, 2025 - At age 34, Army Maj. Dexter James Kerstetter was considered an old man when he enlisted to fight in World War II. His fellow soldiers called him "Pop," and they came to rely on him for survival and inspiration, especially as the Allies fought to retake the Philippines in 1945. Kerstetter received the Medal of Honor for his bravery and leadership. Kerstetter … [Read more...]
Family Support is Force Support
APRIL 14, 2025 – Deployments can be challenging for Airmen and their families, but the Military and Family Readiness Center (MFRC) provides critical support that strengthens resilience and helps maintain operational readiness across the force. The MFRC helps ensure Airmen can stay focused on their mission while their loved ones remain supported at home. “Our mission is to … [Read more...]
Gaming Tournament Brings Camaraderie
APRIL 14, 2025 – 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command hosted their first gaming tournament on Apr. 2, at the Community Activity Center in Sembach, Germany. The event aimed to improve Soldiers’ quality of life and social interactions by providing them with a safe and entertaining environment to bring camaraderie and morale to the Soldiers. “This is just one opportunity … [Read more...]
Developing a Combat-Ready Force
At this week's 40th Space Symposium, leaders from Space Training and Readiness Command made it clear: the U.S. Space Force isn’t just refining how it trains Guardians – it’s leveraging the development of Guardians—officer, enlisted, and civilian—to further the service’s combat credibility. Brig. Gen. Matthew Cantore, deputy commander of STARCOM, joined a panel on the … [Read more...]
Belgian Pilots Train for F-35s
APRIL 14, 2025 - As Belgium prepares to transition to the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet with the arrival of its first aircraft later this year, its pilots are getting a head start on mastering fifth-generation air power. Belgian fighter pilots recently participated in an F-35 Manned Tactical Simulation (MTS) education and training event at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort … [Read more...]