MARCH 14, 2025 - A thick blanket of white snow covered the environment as clear directions rang out in the cold, with the breath from the medic’s mouth forming frost on his eyelashes in temperatures well below zero degrees. The pounding rhythm of a Black Hawk helicopter thumped louder and louder as calls were made to ensure care for a wounded service member. After exchanging … [Read more...]
Air Force Medical Command Activated
MARCH 14, 2025 - The Air Force Medical Command achieved its initial operational capability March 12. This milestone signifies activation or establishment of the Department of Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit headquarters, two intermediate medical readiness commands and six of seven medical wings. Planners are ready to begin aligning medical groups and medical Airmen … [Read more...]
Two Months of Securing the Southern Border
MARCH 14, 2025 - In the two months since President Donald J. Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, 2025, the administration has launched a multifront campaign to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, targeting cartels, transnational criminal organizations and illegal immigration. The 52-day period marks a shift in national security priorities, with the administration designating cartels as … [Read more...]
K-9 Veterans Day
MARCH 13, 2025 - Military working dogs are honored each year on March 13 for National K-9 Veterans Day. The day is intended to honor the service and sacrifice of MWDs who serve within the ranks of U.S. armed services. Home to multiple MWDs, F.E. Warren’s K-9s play a vital role in the intercontinental ballistic missile mission. “Our dogs complete sweeps of the convoys to … [Read more...]
Canine Operators of Army Special Forces
MARCH 13, 2025 - From selection to retirement, elite multipurpose canines are the silent Green Berets who don't always bask in the spotlight but are equally deserving of it. These four-legged warriors of the Army Special Forces undergo rigorous vetting, endure the same hardships as their human teammates and retire with the dignity of professionals. Their careers mirror those … [Read more...]