Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with troops and civilians from the 618th Air Operations Center prior to the U.S. Transportation Command change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 4, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) OCTOBER 7, 2024 - Following a U.S. Transportation Command change of command at … [Read more...]
One Small Business Makes Majority of Military Name Tags
OCTOBER 6, 2024 - A majority of service members in uniform can be identified by their last name thanks to the fabric, plastic or metal name tag that's generally attached over their right breast pocket. It's a small piece of the uniform, but it's the most important part for a handful of people at Fort Knox, Kentucky, who create hundreds of thousands of them a year for nearly … [Read more...]
Committed to Maintaining Warfighting Edge
Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits 3rd Infantry Division on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2024. (DOD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Mullen) OCTOBER 5, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., underscored the indispensable role the U.S. military plays throughout the globe as he met … [Read more...]
Santa’s Workshop Gears Up for Holiday Season
OCTOBER 4, 2024 — Employees and volunteers at Santa’s Workshop at The Great Place are busy preparing for yet another bustling holiday season and the opportunity to bring joy to military families at Fort Cavazos. Santa’s Workshop is a nonprofit organization that assists military families in need by providing toys and gifts for military children ages 6 months to 12 … [Read more...]
Space Force Celebrating 5th Anniversary
The U.S. Space Force was established Dec. 20, 2019 when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law with bi-partisan support, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed forces in 73 years. OCTOBER 4, 2024 - On Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force was established, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed services in 73 years. The need for a … [Read more...]