JULY 11, 2025 - When I became the Secretary of Defense, I committed to rebuild our military to match threats to capabilities. Drones are the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation, accounting for most of this year's casualties in Ukraine. Our adversaries collectively produce millions of cheap drones each year. While global military drone production skyrocketed over the … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Dress and Personal Appearance Guide
JULY 10, 2025 - The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide. The new guidance memorandum for DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies mandatory uniform items and personal appearance standards while adding visuals for greater clarity. The … [Read more...]
NCIS Agents Patrolling Southern Border
JULY 10, 2025 – The Navy deployed two Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in mid-March to conduct border security objectives in support of the U.S. Northern Command southern border mission: the USS Gravely (DDG 107) to the Gulf of America and the Caribbean, and the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) to the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this summer, the USS Cole (DDG 67) relieved the … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Recognizes Research Award Winners
JULY 10, 2025 - Walter Reed recognized winners in the 17th Annual National Capital Region (NCR) Research and Innovation Competitions during a recent award ceremony at the medical center. “The research presented at this year's competition directly impacts our military's medical readiness,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Orestes, director for Education, Training and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Over 200 from Texas Floods
JULY 10, 2025 — The Coast Guard Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families all across the country. In the aftermath of the devastating flooding across central Texas, supporters are stepping up in recognition of the heroic, lifesaving work of Coast Guard crews from Texas and … [Read more...]