FEBRUARY 25, 2025 — Some missions take months to plan. Others come together in a moment’s notice. Joint Task Force Southern Guard, or JTF-SG, is one of the latter. A force assembled with speed and precision, bringing together military expertise from across the Department of Defense to support Department of Homeland Security-led migrant operations. "Every piece of this … [Read more...]
DoD to Fire 5400 Probationary Workers This Week
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - As the Secretary announced last week, the Department of Defense is re-evaluating its probationary workforce, consistent with the President's initiative to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. This re-evaluation of probationary employees is being done across government, not just at the Defense Department, but we believe in … [Read more...]
Hegseth to Travel to Guantanamo Bay
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will travel today to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba. This will be the Secretary's first trip to NSGB since his January confirmation. He will receive briefings on all mission operations at the base, including at the Migrant Operations Center and the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. He will also meet with … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Makes Reenlistment Easier with Pilot Program
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 — The Marine Corps is announcing via Marine Administration Message (MARADMIN) the implementation of the Enlisted Career Designation Program (ECDP) pilot, which allows eligible Marines to reenlist and serve up to their grade service limitation. Beginning June 1, 2025, E-8 and E-9 Marines with at least 15 years of service or two years’ time in grade, and an … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Wilbanks
FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - After hundreds of combat missions in Vietnam, Air Force Capt. Hilliard Almond Wilbanks gave his life to save friendly troops when air support wasn't available quickly enough. His heroic actions led Wilbanks to be awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor. Wilbanks was born July 26, 1933, in Cornelia, Georgia, to Travis and Ruby Wilbanks. He had a sister named … [Read more...]