APRIL 23, 2025 – Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands gathered Monday to participate in Region Three’s Best Warrior Competition. State Command Sgt. Maj. Norris K. McCall of the South Carolina Army National Guard selected a dedicated team to plan and execute his vision for this year’s competition at … [Read more...]
Nimitz Group Patrols Western Pacific
Sailors, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), stand watch on the flight deck as the ship departs Naval Base Guam, April 21, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class … [Read more...]
Guard Addresses Potential Infrastructure Threats
APRIL 23, 2025 – The West Virginia Army National Guard recently hosted its first workshop to address possible threats to the country’s public utilities, resources and cybersecurity systems. The Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center Critical Infrastructure Protection Battalion held the April 8-9 event at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, W.Va. Representatives from … [Read more...]
REAL ID for Base Access Begins May 7
APRIL 23, 2025 – Visitors to military installations, including Arnold Air Force Base, will soon need to present a REAL ID for access. Beginning May 7, 2025, all visitors seeking access onto Arnold AFB will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant credential, in accordance with federal requirements. The REAL ID Act, originally passed by Congress in 2005 and now set for … [Read more...]
Military Families Connect Through Art
U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandon Freon assists his daughter during a Board & Brush event at the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 12, 2025. The event offered Freon an opportunity to connect with his family during drill weekend. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hough) APRIL 23, 2025 - Airmen and their families … [Read more...]