Herbert Sobel was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1912. When he was of age, he attended the Culver Military Academy and later graduated from the University of Illinois. Sobel worked … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herbert Sobel
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy today that their experience as midshipmen has prepared them to lead in the fleet … Continue reading Austin to Naval Academy Grads: ‘You’re Up to It’
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
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
Gregory Rund was born on Sep. 25, 1983, in Denver, Colorado, but was raised in Littleton. He was a freshman at Columbine High School when two teenage gunmen killed 13 … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Gregory Rund
Benjamin Palmer was born in February 1968, and grew up in Modesto, California. After graduating from high school in 1986, he obtained a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento, … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Benjamin Palmer
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
At the beginning of the Civil War, Army 1st Lt. Francis Edwin Brownell avenged the death of his unit’s colonel by taking out his killer. Those actions made Brownell a … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Francis Brownell
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
Raymond John Marx was born in July 1946 and dedicated his life to the Navy, IT management and invention. He grew up with his mother and brother, and attended Mt. … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Raymond Marx
Music can tell the story of a culture. Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band performed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage … Continue reading Honoring Heritage Through Song
Edward Cohota was born near Shanghai, China, in the 1840s. His last name was derived from a ship called “Cohota,” which was owned by an American captain in Shanghai. That … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Edward Cohota
World War II Marine Corps Maj. Henry Alexius Courtney Jr. never gave up on his objective as he led a group of battered men up a fire-swept hill in Okinawa. … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Maj. Henry Courtney Jr.
James “Jimmy” Hauck was born in Austin, Texas, in May, 1945, but moved to New Jersey with his family when he was three years old. When he was 17, Hauck … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran James “Jimmy” Hauck
Special operations forces are carefully, but quickly, adjusting their mission sets to account for the world of strategic competition, said Christopher Maier, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and … Continue reading Special Ops Civilian Chief Speaks of Future of Community
Army Veteran Charles Long served in the Army from 1943 to 1951, receiving a Bronze Star for Valor as a combat infantryman in World War II and earning a Purple … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Long
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
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is leading the Navy’s first comprehensive study since 1964 to update aviator size requirements, improve aircrew gear and … Continue reading Navy Begins Historic Aircrew Study
RIGA, Latvia – The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, unloaded aircraft and equipment at the Port of Riga as part of their rotation supporting Atlantic Resolve on April … Continue reading Soldiers Make History in Port of Riga
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
SAYLOR CREEK RANGE, Idaho — U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division recently traveled to Saylor Creek Range, Idaho, to participate in Exercise Garnet Rattler, April 10-29. The joint exercise with … Continue reading Marines Participate in Exercise Garnet Rattler
VA Eastern Colorado has screened thousands of Veterans for toxic exposures. Starting in November, toxic-exposure screenings were integrated into primary care at Eastern Colorado VA, which serves more than 100,000 … Continue reading Colorado VA screens Veterans for toxic exposures
