Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum regarding the discharge of U.S. service members who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 23, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech) APRIL 24, 2025 - The defense secretary signed a memorandum directing more clarity regarding the department's efforts to … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Celebrates 117th Birthday
APRIL 24, 2025 - Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, command sergeant major of the Army Reserve, wish a happy 117th birthday to the Army Reserve. This year, as the Army Reserve marks its 117th birthday, it is honoring its ties to the Army and a legacy of service and sacrifice … [Read more...]
Hegseth Recaps 100 Days of DOD Accomplishments
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to troops, faculty, and staff at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., April 23, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) APRIL 24, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summarized the Defense Department's accomplishments over the first 100 days of his tenure this morning as … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Man From Cruise Ship
APRIL 23, 2025 – The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember from a cruise ship approximately 15 miles offshore of Coos Bay, Oregon, Easter Sunday. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River watchstanders received a report from the M/V National Geographic Venture at 6:38 a.m., Apr. 20, that a 30-year-old male crewmember was suffering from excessive vomiting and shortness of … [Read more...]
Air Force Conducts Surprise Combat Readiness Exercise
APRIL 23, 2025 - The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing recently concluded its first no-notice Combat Readiness Exercise across various locations throughout the United States in the first quarter of 2025. This exercise tested the 363rd ISR Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy personnel and equipment while continuing to seamlessly execute the mission on the … [Read more...]