MARCH 3, 2025 - This week, Americans honor the enduring spirit of patriotism embodied in National Anthem Day, celebrated March 3. The annual recognition allows Americans to commemorate the valor of Francis Scott Key, whose words — scribed amid the chaos of the Battle of Fort McHenry — gave rise to "The Star-Spangled Banner," a song that has served as the national anthem of … [Read more...]
Fort Moore Renamed to Fort Benning
MARCH 3, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum today directing Fort Moore, Georgia, to be renamed Fort Benning. The installation will now be renamed in honor of Army Cpl. Fred G. Benning, who "served with extraordinary heroism during World War I with the United States Army, and in recognition of the installation's storied history of service to the United … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Chapman
MARCH 3, 2025 - Air Force Master Sgt. John Allan Chapman fought until his last breath to fend off insurgents during a reconnaissance-turned-rescue mission on an unforgiving mountaintop in Afghanistan. Chapman is credited with saving the lives of the men who came to rescue his team. To this day, he is the only Air Force Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War. Chapman … [Read more...]
Doctor Creates Innovative Casualty Care System
MARCH 3, 2025 - Historically, battles are won by the side that carries momentum throughout the fight. Taking casualties can stop that momentum in its tracks. In Alaska, those tracks are complicated by extreme cold, ice and snow, making casualty care in arctic environments challenging in the heat of combat. Alaska Army National Guard Maj. Titus Rund, a flight surgeon assigned … [Read more...]
Army Google Workspace Accounts Closed
MARCH 3, 2025 — The Army announced it will decommission Army Google Workspace accounts on February 28, 2025. Users must manually forward their email data to their new Army 365 (@army.mil) accounts. Lt. Gen. Jeth B. Rey, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6, said, “this impacts a very small number of Army Soldiers, civilians and contractors. This does not impact anyone’s personal Gmail … [Read more...]