MAY 27, 2025 - The National Memorial Day Concert took place yesterday on the lawn of the Capitol with Gold Star families, wounded warriors and members of the public in attendance. Musicians from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the National Symphony Orchestra performed, as well as multiple color guards representing the six services. Throughout the concert, … [Read more...]

MAY 26, 2025 - On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave individuals who served our country with courage and dedication. Wishing everyone a peaceful and reflective day. Old Guard Honors Fallen With 'Flags In' TraditionNearly 1,500 soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," placed U.S. flags at over 260,000 headstones and niche … [Read more...]

MAY 25, 2025 - "No task has ever been too tough for America's Army, and now that 250-year legacy of glory and pride belongs to you," President Donald J. Trump told more than 1,000 cadets while delivering the commencement address to the 2025 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., today. "You are the greatest fighting force in the history of the … [Read more...]

MAY 24, 2025 - This year's Memorial Day weekend NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race takes place May 25, 2025, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. As Americans remember and mourn our fallen heroes, NASCAR Nation will honor and recognize them alongside hundreds of current service members at one of the sport's biggest races of the year. Defense Secretary Pete … [Read more...]

MAY 24, 2025 - As Russian forces attacked Ukraine's communication infrastructure in 2022, the Ukrainian military turned to a commercial satellite system to maintain operations. With over 7,000 satellites in orbit, that system provided internet access, which enabled battlefield communications, drone coordination and real-time intelligence imagery that revealed Russian troop … [Read more...]