JUNE 4, 2025 - Fort Detrick will commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday with a series of special celebrations honoring the Army’s legacy of service and sacrifice. These events will take place throughout June, offering Soldiers, families, and the local community an opportunity to reflect on the Army’s rich history and enduring traditions. The festivities began with an … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Starts Construction on New Complex
JUNE 4, 2025 - Following the official opening of the Roosevelt Pavilion on June 3 at Walter Reed, the military’s premier medical center is embarking on the next major milestone in its modernization plan -- the start of construction of the Medical Center Additions and Alterations (MCAA) North complex. Construction begins in June on MCAA North with the initial phase including … [Read more...]
USS Tripoli Forward Deploys to Japan
JUNE 4, 2025 - The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) departed Naval Base San Diego May 19 to forward deploy to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. The Tripoli will replace the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), which will depart Sasebo and move to San Diego. “The Tripoli is ready to defend U.S. … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Supports Sail Grand Prix 2025
JUNE 4, 2025 — The Coast Guard is scheduled to enforce an exclusion zone established under a temporary special local regulation in New York Harbor from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, in support of Sail Grand Prix 2025. Sail Grand Prix (Sail GP) is scheduled to bring 12 international teams to Upper New York Bay to compete in close-to-shore racing with F50 … [Read more...]
AFN Brings FM Radio to U.S. Forces in Japan
JUNE 4, 2025 - The American Forces Network is achieving the long-sought goal of bringing FM radio to Sasebo, Japan. The new FM AFN broadcast capability will be a major addition to U.S. forces in Japan and local communities at Sasebo. AFN Sasebo FM 93.1 is officially sanctioned at 1600, June 4, Japan Standard Time. "Standing up a new FM frequency had not been done before by … [Read more...]