JANUARY 6, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro named the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer, the future USS Robert Kerrey (DDG 146). DDG 146 honors former U.S. Senator, Nebraska Governor, and naval officer Joseph Robert Kerrey, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism displayed during the Vietnam War. This will be the first Navy … [Read more...]
Airmen Redesign F-22 Maintenance Stands
A team comprising U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and contract personnel pose in front of their custom-designed F-22 Raptor maintenance stands during the debut event, Sept. 26, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.The specialized maintenance stands are the culmination of nearly five years of collaboration between Total Force Airmen and the National Guard Bureau, … [Read more...]
Navy Names Newest Guided Missile Destroyer
JANUARY 6, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro named the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer, the future USS Intrepid (DDG 145) aboard the former aircraft carrier which shares its namesake as the Intrepid Museum in New York. DDG 145 honors the skilled, fearless crews of the four previous Navy ships to bear the name. This will be the fifth ship … [Read more...]
Army Provides Financial Programs to Soldiers
JANUARY 6, 2025 – As the new year begins, Soldiers and their Families have a fresh opportunity to take charge of their financial well-being. With a variety of free programs offering education and counseling services, the Army is equipping families with the tools they need to achieve financial readiness and support mission success throughout the year. Financial … [Read more...]
Guard Prepares Response to Winter Storm Blair
JANUARY 6, 2025 - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties and directed the West Virginia National Guard to mobilize personnel to assist local communities and citizens in response to the anticipated impacts of Winter Storm Blair. The Guard is activating approximately 75 personnel for Civil Assistance Teams to … [Read more...]