JANUARY 2, 2025 - From his hometown of Laurel, Maryland, to the forefront of space operations, Air Force Master Sgt. Keandrey Freeman is embarking on a new chapter in his military career as he transitions from his role as the senior enlisted leader of the National Space Defense Center's Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Cyber Directorate, to becoming a space … [Read more...]
Wreaths Across America Honors Deceased Veterans
JANUARY 2, 2025 – Hundreds of people in uniforms and patriotic colors packed Carolina Memorial Park cemetery on December 14, 2024, to honor deceased veterans by participating in their local Wreaths Across America event. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next … [Read more...]
Army Horse Cavalry Rides in Rose Parade
JANUARY 2, 2025 - U.S. Army Troopers assigned to the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, participated in the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, from Dec. 29, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025. “The Tournament of Roses Parade is a long-standing tradition for the Horse Cavalry Detachment’s participation in it,” said U.S. Army Cpt. Daysha Wells, commander of HCD, 1CD. … [Read more...]
How the Air Force Builds Resilience and Readiness
JANUARY 2, 2025 - When people hear I’m in the Air Force, assumptions come fast and easy. Many imagine a life of strict routines, isolation, and sacrifice—a career spent stuck on base, endlessly working, and always far from home or family. Few realize how dynamic and fulfilling life in the military can be, especially when you take advantage of the opportunities it offers. The … [Read more...]
Space Launch Delta 45 Busiest Spaceport in 2024
JANUARY 2, 2025 - Space Launch Delta 45 continued to “set the pace for space” as the world’s busiest spaceport in 2024. The SLD 45 team, composed of military and civilian Guardians and Airmen at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, enabled 93 launches from the Eastern Range in 2024. Collectively, this team, comprised of total force personnel, … [Read more...]