Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the 25th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JANUARY 10, 2025 - At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin … [Read more...]
Honor Guard Supports Its First State Funeral
U.S. service members with the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard rehearse for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 2025. Carter, the 39th president of the United States and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his humanitarian efforts, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at this home … [Read more...]
JCB and VetsAid Partner to Support Veterans
JANUARY 9, 2025 - JCB, the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment and the Official Heavy Equipment Partner of Monster Jam®, unveiled a bold, army-green special-edition Teleskid at the Monster Jam event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. This exclusive debut marks the launch of an ambitious campaign to raise $1 million for U.S. … [Read more...]
DHA Hospitals Earn Top Honors
JANUARY 9, 2025 – The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military's strong focus on keeping patients safe and providing high-quality care. The two hospitals are: Bassett Army Community Hospital at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Leapfrog Group named it a Top General Hospital. Bayne-Jones Army Community … [Read more...]
DoD Assisting to Combat So-Cal Wildfires
JANUARY 9, 2025 - The Defense Department yesterday announced it will work to provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to California as that state's Los Angeles County region continues to be ravaged by a series of out-of-control wildfires that broke out yesterday. The order to provide the personnel and capabilities came at the direction of President Joe … [Read more...]