As Americans remember and mourn our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR nation will honor and recognize them alongside hundreds of current service members at one of the sport’s … Continue reading The DOD & NASCAR Highlight Fallen Heroes, Service During Coca Cola 600
John Copeland Holmes was born on February 6, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, who served during World War II in the China-Burma-India theater. When Holmes received his draft notice, he chose … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Force Veteran John C. Holmes
President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a White … Continue reading Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman
Unity in supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion remains the touchstone of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today at the conclusion of … Continue reading Defense Contact Group Remains Steadfast on Ukraine Support
Jaime Pacheco enlisted in the Army in 1970 and trained as a combat engineer, medic and Ranger. He also became a qualified Airborne Pathfinder after completing training in Panama. When … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jaime Pacheco
Eduardo Alegria never dreamed his front-line deployment to Iraq as an artilleryman would change his life and put him on a path to becoming the assistant nurse manager of Surgery … Continue reading From the front lines to nurse at Bay Pines
Last week in Japan during a meeting of G7 leaders, including those from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support … Continue reading F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine’s Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs
PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert, America’s national night of remembrance, returns for a live presentation this Sunday hosted by Tony award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors … Continue reading National Memorial Day Concert to honor Gold Star Families, Vietnam War POWs
The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support in an annual award ceremony held at the … Continue reading Civilians, Service Members Recognized for Excellence in Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Advocacy
Vietnam Veteran and “Veterans Radio” cofounder Dale Throneberry hosts a weekly broadcast to feature Veterans’ “stories of struggle, sacrifice and success in and out of military service.” Regular fare includes … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Dale Throneberry
Cole Condiff was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1990. He attended Sachse High School, graduating in 2008. Afterward, he enrolled at Utah Valley University before moving to Spokane, Washington, to … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Cole Condiff
Due to rising global temperatures, ice in the Arctic is melting faster than it ever has. This change affects the security environment in the region. This weekend, Deputy Defense Secretary … Continue reading Deputy Defense Secretary Departs This Weekend for Alaska
The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks … Continue reading Ukrainian Tank Crews, Maintainers to Begin Training on U.S. M1 Abrams in Germany Soon
VA medical centers across the country run a program that provides transportation to Veterans who are unable to get to their appointments. It’s called the Volunteer Transportation Network, and it’s … Continue reading Volunteer drivers needed for Veteran patients
The U.S. military is the most lethal and capable armed force in the world because previous administrations and Congresses made the investments needed, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley told the … Continue reading Milley Says Investments in Military Capabilities Are Paying Off
Clarence Wade McClusky was born in June 1902 in Buffalo, New York, to C.W. and Marie McClusky. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1926, then served for around … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Clarence McClusky
It might be the well-stocked kitchens, the shelves of movies or the wheelchair-accessible showers that have drawn hundreds of thousands of military members, veterans and their families to Fisher Houses … Continue reading Fisher Houses Offer Free Stays, Comfort to Ailing Military Families, Vets
Missile threats to the U.S. homeland and allies and partners abroad will only continue to grow, said the commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. … Continue reading General Says Countering Hypersonic Weapons Is Imperative
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna was selected May 5 to become the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force. Bentivegna is currently serving as … Continue reading Space Force Selects Chief Master Sergeant
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) — Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt has released the recipients for the fiscal year 2022 … Continue reading Air Force Releases Safety Award Winners
Late last year, Ash Carter, who served as the 25th secretary of defense, died at his home in Boston. In Washington yesterday, the Special Competitive Studies Project hosted the “Ash … Continue reading Milley Reflects on 25th Secretary of Defense
The United States will provide Ukraine with a $1.2 billion package to bolster the country’s air defenses and sustain its artillery needs, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat … Continue reading U.S. Provides Ukraine $1.2 Billion for Air Defense, Artillery
