MAY 23, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers today during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hegseth made the announcement during the 82nd's All American Week, a four-day event that brings past and present paratroopers together to celebrate their service through … [Read more...]
Air Force Launches Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey
MAY 23, 2025 - Department of the Air Force Safety is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey aimed at assessing driver attitudes and behaviors on the road. This initiative is part of DAF Safety's ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety and promoting responsible driving practices. The survey seeks to gather valuable insights into … [Read more...]
DoD to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System
MAY 23, 2025 - In advance of this summer's peak permanent change of station moving season, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families. "We're heading into peak season of moving — PCS moving — and that process, I know, has been a … [Read more...]
Ballistic Missile Launch Is a ‘Glory Trip’ for Wing
MAY 22, 2025 - In the dark hours of May 21, a flash of light split the night sky along California’s coast, marking the successful launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during operational test Glory Trip 253: An operational test designed to verify the accuracy and reliability of the United States’ land-based nuclear deterrent. Vandenberg’s … [Read more...]
Why D-Day Still Matters 81 Years Later
MAY 22, 2025 – Over 80 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in a bold assault that changed the course of history and set the standard for coalition warfare. The lessons learned on D-Day, such as unity of command, joint planning, and decisive action, became the bedrock of NATO doctrine, influencing Cold War strategy, shaping operations like the Inchon landing … [Read more...]