U.S. Soldiers participate in a supply drop in McAllen, Texas, Feb. 2, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces. This initial deployment of more than 1,600 active-duty personnel brings the total military Title 10 forces along the … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Bianchi
FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - Thousands of men died during the brutal Bataan Death March in the Philippines during World War II. Army Capt. Willibald Charles Bianchi was one of the soldiers who stood out as a leader and caretaker. He survived more than two years in captivity before losing his life as the islands were being retaken by the Allies. For his valor and selflessness, he … [Read more...]
Course Emphasizes Agile Combat Employment
FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron developed a two-week long Tactical Leadership Course in efforts to push the Mission-Ready Airman concept, equipping Airmen from various career fields to train in a multitude of skills necessary for Agile Combat Employment. The Mission-Ready Airman concept is a training … [Read more...]
Sixth Fleet hosts MAKO Challenge 2025
Rear Adm. Jason Naidyhorski, vice commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet, delivers remarks during Exercise MAKO Challenge 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Ian Delossantos) FEBRUARY 3, 2025 – Reserve Sailors from U.S. Sixth Fleet kicked off Exercise MAKO Challenge 2025 today at the Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) in Norfolk. The MAKO series is designed to provide Reserve … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Memo on Equal Employment
FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force released a memorandum, Jan. 30, on Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Equal Opportunity Program Continuation in Compliance with Executive Orders and Federal Laws providing clarity on and reaffirming the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. In a matter of clarity on the … [Read more...]