JUNE 24, 2026 - The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with eight patriotic concerts being held across New York starting on June 25. The 90-minute concerts by the 23- Soldier band feature patriotic marches like "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Over There." The band's smaller … [Read more...]
Understanding and Healing from PTSD
JUNE 24, 2026 - June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of PTSD, reducing stigma, and encouraging those affected to seek help and support. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While PTSD is often associated with combat experiences, it can affect … [Read more...]
Youth Program Center Hosts Presidential Fitness Test
JUNE 24, 2026 - The MacDill Youth Program Center hosted a pilot event for the newly revived Presidential Fitness Test on June 12, becoming one of only four Air Force installations selected to evaluate the program before its nationwide rollout. MacDill Air Force Base was chosen alongside Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and Peterson Space Force Base, … [Read more...]
DoW Unleashes Quantum Defense Strategy
JUNE 24, 2026 - The Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer, Honorable Kirsten Davies, today announced the release of the DoW Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Strategy. This comprehensive, forward-looking plan addresses the urgent need to secure the Department's communications, data, and command and control systems against the emerging threats posed by future quantum … [Read more...]
Air Force Fitness Program Earns Departmental Recognition
JUNE 24, 2026 - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s strength and conditioning program continues to help Airmen and Soldiers improve mission performance through fitness coaching and education while contributing to the installation’s recent recognition as the 2025 Department of the Air Force Fitness and Sports Program of the Year for Region 2. Tony Mason, the installation … [Read more...]