APRIL 3, 2025 - The last F-16 Fighting Falcon set for autonomous aircraft modification landed April 1. The aircraft marked the final F-16 arrival to be part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program, also known as VENOM. In a hangar nearby, three of those F-16s are in the VENOM modification process. These adjustments involve … [Read more...]
Guardsmen Rescue Injured Skier
APRIL 3, 2025 — Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers with G Co., 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion rescued an injured skier, March 27, in the Tordrillo Mountains at the base of Mount Torbert located 10 miles north of Mount Spurr. The mission was opened in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers and was routed through the Alaska Rescue … [Read more...]
Military Surpasses ASVAB Testing Goals
APRIL 3, 2025 - As of April 2, 2025, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) has surpassed its annual testing goal, administering 580,087 student tests as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP). The goal was 577,796 for school year 2024-25, which runs from July through June, meaning the command met its goal with three months … [Read more...]
Reservists Should Make Sure to Get a DD-214
APRIL 3, 2025 – Japan. Djibouti. Memphis. During his Navy Reserve career, Lt. Cmdr. Eric Kemp’s activations had taken him around the world. Hard to believe they are now all in the rearview mirror. Kemp retired March 1 after nearly 34 years of combined Active and Reserve Component service, most recently assigned to Navy Personnel Command (NPC) as a Selected Reserve (SELRES) … [Read more...]
Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Signed
APRIL 3, 2025 - “Every child deserves to live in a safe and loving household,” read a child abuse prevention month proclamation signed by Garrison Commander Col. Timothy Hickman, March 28. The post is showing its united stand against child abuse throughout April. April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the United States, a time to raise … [Read more...]