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...]
Soldier Develops Blockchain Solution for Supply Chain
MARCH 13, 2025 — In a groundbreaking initiative, an Army Reserve officer has developed and successfully piloted a blockchain-based solution to improve supply chain management within the Department of Defense, marking the first time the technology has been used in a live Army environment. Maj. Matthew Goyette, an innovation officer with Support Group, 75th U.S. Army Reserve … [Read more...]
Buffalo Soldiers and the Presidio of Monterey
MARCH 13, 2025 - In May 1904, Troopers of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, departed their encampment in Monterey, California, for five months of field duty. It was common in the days before the existence of a national park service for cavalry units to patrol the great western parks to thwart unauthorized activities, including illegal mining or grazing, poaching, and … [Read more...]
Guard Prepares for Southern Border Mission
MARCH 13, 2025 - The Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the U.S. southern border. The mission will begin Oct. 1, according to Maj. Christopher Campbell, the battalion's operations officer. "We'll be providing a battalion or sector headquarters of about 50 people with specialized … [Read more...]