The Department of Defense service vice chiefs listen to opening remarks before testifying to the Senate Armed Services Committee about joint force readiness, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. From left are Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus, Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher … [Read more...]
Serving at the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
MARCH 14, 2025 - The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicked off with a thrilling restart in Fairbanks, Alaska, March 3, 2025. With a snowy landscape and a heart-pumping race, it's a true celebration of the Alaskan spirit and Alaska's beauty and resilience and a true testament to the great state of Alaska. During the historical restart in Fairbanks, Airmen from the Alaska … [Read more...]
Treating Soldiers in the Arctic
MARCH 14, 2025 - A thick blanket of white snow covered the environment as clear directions rang out in the cold, with the breath from the medic’s mouth forming frost on his eyelashes in temperatures well below zero degrees. The pounding rhythm of a Black Hawk helicopter thumped louder and louder as calls were made to ensure care for a wounded service member. After exchanging … [Read more...]
Air Force Medical Command Activated
MARCH 14, 2025 - The Air Force Medical Command achieved its initial operational capability March 12. This milestone signifies activation or establishment of the Department of Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit headquarters, two intermediate medical readiness commands and six of seven medical wings. Planners are ready to begin aligning medical groups and medical Airmen … [Read more...]
Two Months of Securing the Southern Border
MARCH 14, 2025 - In the two months since President Donald J. Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, 2025, the administration has launched a multifront campaign to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, targeting cartels, transnational criminal organizations and illegal immigration. The 52-day period marks a shift in national security priorities, with the administration designating cartels as … [Read more...]