VA’s VISN 16 has wrapped up its weeklong exercise that brought VA assets from across the South Central United States into one location. The exercise demonstrated a continuity of effort … Continue reading VA holds weeklong exercise to execute emergency operations
For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. But a lot of spouses have the potential, drive and skills that would be great … Continue reading Back on Track: DOD Fellowship Guides Military Spouse’s Workforce Return
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Jana Cernochova, defense minister of the Czech Republic, today signed a security cooperation agreement that is meant to further strengthen defense ties, … Continue reading U.S., Czech Defense Leaders Sign Security Agreement
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
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
Feeding disaster survivors is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s core response capabilities and it is one of the first initiatives requested at the onset of most disasters. Defense Logistics … Continue reading Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support Creates Survivor Daily Rations for FEMA
How does VA assess hurricane assets capabilities? VA’s VISN 16, hosted by Overton Brooks VA, held its annual hurricane and deployable assets capabilities at the Bossier City Public Safety Training … Continue reading VA teams assess hurricane assets capabilities
JERICHO, Vt. – Six soldiers from the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia participated in annual training with the Detachment 1 Engineers, Garrison Support Command with the Vermont Army … Continue reading U.S., North Macedonia Troops Train Together
NEWTON FALLS, OHIO – Soldiers from across the Midwest and from Hungary and the Republic of Serbia tested their mental and physical fortitude in the five-day regional Best Warrior Competition at … Continue reading Iowa, Minnesota Guardsmen Win Best Warrior Title
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew performed an emergency air evacuation mission for a hunter in Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest on May 4. At approximately … Continue reading Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Injured Hunter
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to strengthen interoperability between the United States and Poland during … Continue reading Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — The 60th Air Mobility Wing recently hosted Air Force Global Strike Command for Project Tuskegee, Aviation Inspiration Mentorship event to encourage early interest … Continue reading Project Tuskegee Aims to Reach Underrepresented Students
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. – Five Air National Guard wings are conducting agile combat training during Operation Hoodoo Sea along the southeast U.S. coast. The exercise, led by the … Continue reading Guardsmen Test Innovations During Exercise
Authority over the Joint Multinational Training Group — Ukraine mission is transferred from Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, to Task Force Bowie, … Continue reading Task Force Takes On Ukraine Troop Training Mission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California National Guard members participated in annual wildland firefighting training alongside the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection near Ione April 23. The training, composed of … Continue reading Guardsmen Conduct Wildland Firefighting Training
BOISE, Idaho – The training Idaho Army National Guard Citizen-Soldiers complete to be ready to fight and win our nation’s wars also makes them valuable when called upon to support … Continue reading Guardsmen Conduct Hoist Training
RENO, Nev. – Motivated by memories of family members who never made it home from combat, Gold Star Family member Spc. Jake Evans returned from the Nevada Army Guard’s Best … Continue reading Nevada Guardsman Earns Soldier of the Year Award
U.S. and Philippine relationships are based on strong historical and cultural linkages and a shared commitment to democracy and human rights. Balikatan presented an opportunity for personnel from the AFP … Continue reading U.S., Philippines Complete Exercise
World War II veteran Harold Williams, a retired U.S. Army technical sergeant turned 100 years old in January 2023. Williams served in seven campaigns during World War II. (Photo Credit: … Continue reading Reflections of a WWII Veteran
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat team oversaw the training of 9,600 Ukrainian troops since taking charge of NATO’s Joint Multinational … Continue reading Soldiers Complete Ukrainian Troop Training Mission
Having grown up not far from the Army Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, Irvine Swahn knew at a young age that he would probably end up working there someday. He … Continue reading Face of Defense: A Chemist’s Journey to Make ‘Bad Unknowns’ Known
GULFPORT, Miss. (AFNS) — One of the U.S. Air Force’s newest concepts, Agile Combat Employment, is the focus of the Southern Strike 2023 exercise at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training … Continue reading Airmen Participate in Exercise Southern Strike
