MARCH 28, 2025 — The year 2025 marks two major milestones for the U.S. Army and the city of Ansbach: 250 years of U.S. Army service and 80 years of enduring German-American friendship. To honor this meaningful year, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach and the city of Ansbach each host a series of events commemorating a complex and often painful history, while also celebrating the … [Read more...]
DoD Nominees Promise Better Warfighting Tools
MARCH 28, 2025 - More efficient and faster acquisition, better technology and military hardware, and better medical care to keep service members healthy were among the commitments made on Capitol Hill by three Defense Department nominees. Lawmakers from the Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony from Michael P. Duffey, nominated for undersecretary of defense for … [Read more...]
Hegseth Brings DoD’s Message to Guam
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shakes hands with senior leaders at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 27, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Madelyn Keech) MARCH 27, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived today in Guam, where he addressed hundreds of troops stationed in the region and a group of World War II veterans in attendance about the Defense … [Read more...]
Navy to Christen USNS Billy Frank Jr.
MARCH 27, 2025 — The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11) during a ceremony on Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. CDT at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The Honorable William Frank III, former chairman of the Nisqually Tribe and son of the ship’s namesake will deliver the principal address followed by remarks from Dr. Brett Seidle, acting … [Read more...]
Exercise Prepares Soldiers, Airmen to Deploy
MARCH 27, 2025 – Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, March 6-7, to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center. The exercise focused on emergency medical response in simulated combat environments, critical care procedures, and multi-platform … [Read more...]