JANUARY 12, 2026 - When his platoon was faced with impossible odds during an ambush in Vietnam, Army Lt. Col. Harold Arthur Fritz didn't hesitate to do everything he could to save his fellow soldiers and stave off the enemy. He miraculously survived the fight. His bravery and actions that day earned him the Medal of Honor. Fritz was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Chicago; however, … [Read more...]
Hegseth Visits Space Company
JANUARY 12, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited a Los Angeles County-based company that has a space-based mission and a history of supporting the U.S. military. The visit to Southern California was the second in Hegseth's recently launched, monthlong "Arsenal of Freedom" campaign, which aims to promote one of the War Department's top priorities: rebuilding the … [Read more...]
BRAVE AI Advances Care for Soldiers, Families
JANUARY 12, 2026 — The next phase of the Defense Health Agency’s Behavioral Health Resources and Virtual Experience, or BRAVE, will use artificial intelligence to further eliminate barriers to mental health care for active-duty Soldiers and their Families. During the Building a Healthy Home Front forum, at the Association of the United States Army’s 2025 annual meeting, Lt. … [Read more...]
Military Supports Semicentennial Celebrations
JANUARY 12, 2026 - Once every 50 years, the United States throws milestone Independence Day celebrations. This year marks the nation's 250th birthday and fifth semicentennial celebration. The first was held July 4, 1826, and was known as a "jubilee" celebration. That morning, soldiers, sailors, Marines and state militia, along with political officials, gathered at Lafayette … [Read more...]
Army Enhances Soldier Dining Options
Rendering of the Campus-Style Dining Venue at Fort Hood, Texas, courtesy of Compass Group USA, Inc. JANUARY 12, 2026 - Food is an essential part of everyday life, and that is no different for warfighters. Fueling soldiers to fight and win our nation's wars is a top priority, and the Army has several initiatives underway to ensure consistent access to healthy, affordable … [Read more...]