DECEMBER 2, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented a soldier with the esteemed Purple Heart during a brief ceremony attended by just under two dozen service members and civilians in an aircraft hangar at the Dominican Republic's San Ysidro Air Base, Nov. 27. Army Master Sgt. Amy Vreeland qualified for the award as a result of a mild traumatic brain injury she … [Read more...]
Matthew Swartz Named Navy Executive Director
DECEMBER 2, 2025 - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle appointed Matthew Swartz as his executive director, a newly-established senior leadership position created to enhance coordination, drive continuity, and advance the Navy’s strategic priorities of Foundry, Fleet, and Fight. This role is part of a broader CNO initiative to synchronize efforts across the … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters Wrap Up 2025 Season
DECEMBER 2, 2025 - The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended Nov. 30, closing another demanding chapter for the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. The “Hurricane Hunters” flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again … [Read more...]
Automated Installation Entry System Expanding Globally
DECEMBER 2, 2025 - The Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system continues to revolutionize access control and security across U.S. Army installations worldwide to protect Soldiers, families, and facilities. AIE is on track to expand to more than 200 sites over the next five years, with more than 100 additional fieldings planned globally. This cutting-edge force protection … [Read more...]
Oklahoma National Guard Departs for D.C.
DECEMBER 2, 2025 – Friends, family and Oklahoma National Guard leaders gathered Monday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Mustang, Oklahoma for a ceremony held for members of the Oklahoma National Guard’s Task Force Thunder. The approximately 160 Guardsmen will depart for Washington, D.C. in the coming days in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Governor … [Read more...]