MARCH 18, 2025 - The Organic Industrial Base is undergoing the greatest modernization of its storied history, and Army leaders are ensuring that the OIB’s most important asset – its people – are included in the process. In October 2024, the OIB officially kicked off its Modernization Implementation Plan (MIP), focused on synchronizing the potential investment of more than … [Read more...]
Oregon’s Finest Contend for 2025 Best Warrior
MARCH 18, 2025 – Eighteen competitors from Oregon National Guard units across the state battled it out over three grueling days to determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier/Airman of the Year during the 2025 Oregon Best Warrior Competition. This event took place at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon, from March 12-14, 2025. Participants tested their … [Read more...]
U.S., Ireland Both Suffer Impacts of Illegal Immigration
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with Conor McGregor at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 17, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) MARCH 18, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor today in the Pentagon. The two discussed, among other things, how the U.S. and Ireland are … [Read more...]
Air Force Creates Task Force to Remove DEI
MARCH 18, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established following the release of the Secretary of Defense guidance memo, “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” on Jan. 29, 2025. The Task Force requires military departments to validate the execution of all Presidentially directed … [Read more...]
250 Years of History, One Time-Honored Tradition
MARCH 18, 2025 – Marine Barracks Washington is proud to announce the upcoming 2025 Parade Season, continuing a tradition of excellence in military drill and ceremony dating back to the first Evening Parade on July 5, 1957. As the “Oldest Post of the Corps”, 8th & I upholds the distinction of “First on foot, and right on the line,” a privilege granted by the Secretary of the … [Read more...]