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...]
Rapid Force-Wide Review of Military Standards
MARCH 13, 2025 - Yesterday Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a department-wide review of existing standards set by U.S. military branches pertaining to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, which includes but is not limited to beards. "We must remain vigilant in maintaining the standards that enable the men and women of our military to protect the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Arrives in Papua New Guinea
International partners from Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Nations, the European Union and the United States, stand on the flight deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Mar. 6, 2025. The Coast Guard supports deepening and expanding its relationship with Pacific Islands nations. The United … [Read more...]
Military Readiness at Walter Reed
MARCH 13, 2025 — Senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials engaged directly with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff during a Senior Leaders Forum on March 7, addressing concerns ranging from military medical readiness to workforce reductions and efficiency improvements. Darin Selnick, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel … [Read more...]