JANUARY 6, 2025 — For Soldiers and Airmen supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, service in the Nation’s Capital has become more than a duty; it has become an opportunity to strengthen public trust, support civil authorities and gain real-world experience while protecting the community they serve. Assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, Guardsmen from … [Read more...]
Hegseth Launches Multistate Tour
JANUARY 6, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth kicked off a multistate tour in support of the nation's defense industrial base by paying a visit to a large group of shipyard workers in Newport News, Virginia. Dubbed the "Arsenal of Freedom Tour," the monthlong campaign aims to promote one of the War Department's top priorities of rebuilding the military by engaging with the … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Walker
JANUARY 5, 2026 - Army Air Corps Brig. Gen. Kenneth Newton Walker participated in dangerous bombing missions alongside his air crews during World War II because he wanted to understand how to beat the enemy. Walker never came home from his last mission. He received a posthumous Medal of Honor and is credited with helping to create the blueprint for the modern Air … [Read more...]
USACE’s Commitment to Investing In Its Employees
JANUARY 5, 2026 - A. Gülce Büyük, project manager in the Military Section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sacramento District Military & Environmental Branch, recently completed her Master of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University. This achievement not only represents a significant milestone in her career but also reflects USACE’s ongoing commitment to … [Read more...]
Honor Guard Conducted 6,166 Military Funeral Honors in 2025
JANUARY 5, 2026 - New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025. The 69 Soldiers who serve in the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard conducted 5,051 military funerals during the year. Meanwhile, the 61 Airmen who serve on six base honor guards conducted services 1,565 times in 2026. Since 2000, … [Read more...]