FEBRUARY 10, 2025 - While flying aboard a C-17 from Joint Base Andrews to Stuttgart on February 10, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Roland L. Bragg. The new name pays tribute to Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Baca
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 - While several Medal of Honor recipients heroically threw themselves on top of grenades to keep their comrades safe, very few survived. Army Sgt. John Philip Baca is one of those few. Baca didn't think twice about trying to save his fellow soldiers in Vietnam. After a long recovery upon his return, he received the nation's highest medal for valor. Baca was … [Read more...]
HIMARS Crews Validate Skills in Estonia
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 — U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, crews supporting Task Force Voit validated their ability to provide lethal, long-range, accurate fire on the battlefield on NATO’s Eastern flank on Jan. 27, 2025. U.S. Army Soldiers from Able Battery, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade with Task Force … [Read more...]
DoDEA Teachers Serving Military Families
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 - The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) modified licensure reciprocity in March 2024 to simplify the process for teachers with valid state licenses to work in its schools. Individuals can now use their valid state-issued licenses to qualify for DoDEA teaching positions, helping to bring in more talented educators and better support military … [Read more...]
First Responders and Military Train for Crisis Situations
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 - On February 5, 2025, a multi-agency exercise simulating an active shooter scenario and improvised explosive device (IED) threat took place in Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads Iowa Estates. The drill was designed to test the readiness and coordination of various local and federal agencies, enhancing their ability to respond to complex, high-stress … [Read more...]