DECEMBER 16, 2026 - Every 50 years, the United States holds milestone Independence Day celebrations. This year marks the nation's 250th birthday and fifth semicentennial celebration. The nation's centennial was celebrated July 4, 1876, in Philadelphia with the sprawling Centennial Exposition, the first world's fair in the United States, which lasted from May 10 to Nov. … [Read more...]
Red Cross Opens Donation Closet to Serve Soldiers
JANUARY 16, 2026 – The American Red Cross opened a donation closet, named “Our Closet,” Jan. 15, 2026, at Fort Benning, located next to their current office in building 9230, near the commissary. “We saw a need in the community,” said Michele Walton, American Red Cross Georgia Region program manager. “And we worked to go above and beyond the Red Cross’ mission to help meet … [Read more...]
Counterparts Collaborate on Aeromedical Training
JANUARY 16, 2026 - Inside a static C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined NATO partners from the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force in a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 6-9, designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen medical evacuation capabilities. The exchange, which … [Read more...]
Spectacular Plans to Mark America’s 250th Birthday
JANUARY 16, 2026 - To mark America’s semiquincentennial, the Port of New York and New Jersey is readying the largest international maritime spectacle in U.S. history. It will feature 60 international tall ships from more than 20 nations, 40+ allied and U.S. naval vessels, a British aircraft carrier, Cunard's Queen Mary 2, and over 100 aircraft led by the U.S. Navy's Blue … [Read more...]
Air Force Using Unit Risk Forecasting Tool
JANUARY 16, 2026 - The Air Force Safety Center's Unit Risk Forecasting tool is now available for commanders and unit safety professionals. Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing increased risk. The tool utilizes over a decade of historical safety data, unit personnel data, predictive capabilities, and … [Read more...]