AUGUST 14, 2026 - Soldiers, family members, and former classmates of Lt. Gen. Mark Landes were on hand Aug. 7 to celebrate his long and distinguished career during relinquishment of command and retirement ceremonies at Quarters One. His 40 years of service to the nation began as a cadet at the United States Military Academy and continued through a variety of positions and … [Read more...]
The Guardian Spirit Endures
AUGUST 14, 2026 - Today I have the honor of gathering with family, friends, and colleagues to reflect on over 35 years of service in the Air Force and Space Force, and to offer my gratitude to all who have joined me on that journey to render service to the Nation. Today is not an ending – there is no end in the profession of arms. Rather, it is a natural opportunity to reflect … [Read more...]
76 Years of “We Go Together”
AUGUST 14, 2026 - August 15 is recognized as the birthday of the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier program, or KATUSA. The program was created only weeks after the Korean War ignited, and to this day KATUSAs continue to serve side-by-side with Eighth Army Soldiers providing priceless support and friendship. The Korean War began June 25, 1950. Roughly … [Read more...]
Cutter Douglas Denman Returns to Alaska
AUGUST 14, 2026 — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman (WPC 1149) returned to its homeport at Coast Guard Base Ketchikan, Saturday, following a 41-day patrol operating in the California coastal region. The crew of the Douglas Denman deployed in support of Operation Border Trident, Coast Guard Southwest District’s standing operation to counter illicit maritime … [Read more...]
ROTC Cadets Explore Engineering Careers
AUGUST 14, 2026 — Two college Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets traded university classrooms for construction sites, engineering offices and laboratories this summer, gaining firsthand experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED). Cadets Jenna Lutz and McDowell Russ spent the summer at FED as part of the USACE Cadet Program, working … [Read more...]