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...]
DHS Secretary Noem Visits Guantanamo Bay
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem visited Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Feb. 7 to assess the progress of Operation Southern Guard and meet with personnel supporting ongoing illegal alien holding operations (IAHO). During her visit, Noem met with Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, and representatives from the DHS to … [Read more...]
Pentagon Prioritizes Homeland Defense
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 - During a media interview yesterday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said efforts at the Defense Department include modernizing the nuclear triad and building an iron dome for the U.S., referring to the iron dome that defends Israel against aerial threats. These and other homeland priorities will be reflected in the fiscal year 2026 defense budget and … [Read more...]
Ready For The Fight
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 — The U.S. Army stands ready to deploy, fight, and win America’s wars. Interoperability is at the center of military readiness, which the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team’s (GREYWOLF) Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise, or CALFEX, reinforces through vigorous training. The CALFEX is an exercise in which infantry, mortar, cavalry scout, fire, and air support … [Read more...]