[SOUTH CHINA SEA] – Observing nighttime flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is like watching a meticulously choreographed ballet unfold under the cover of darkness. The flight deck, illuminated

[PHILIPPINE SEA] – Fluorescent lights cast a dim glow, humming softly over the forward mess decks of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). It’s 1930, and the space, typically bustling with the

Rudder, an Expeditionary Facility Dog (EFD), arrival aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), is one arrival that promises to bring warmth, comfort, and a touch of home to a crew of 5,000 Sailors.

PHILIPPINE SEA – In the anchor windlass of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a punching bag sways – not from the rolling waters of the Philippine Sea, but from fists connecting

PORT KLANG, Malaysia – The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group arrived in Malaysia for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 29. This visit marks the second U.S. Navy aircraft carrier visit to Malaysia in just over

National Active Component Enlisted Recruiter of the Year, Damage Controlman 2nd Class Rheann Hietpas, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Jacksonville, was advanced to Damage Controlman 1st Class in a surprise meritorious promotion ceremony

Fort McCoy’s Pine View Campground may have mostly closed Dec. 1, 2024, but there’s still plenty to do in the overall Pine View Recreation Area through the rest of winter 2024-25, said Recreation Specialist Alex

An aircrew piloted a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for training Dec. 17 for some specific training at Fort McCoy, Wis. According to Fort McCoy training officials with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security,

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Under grey, cloudy and stormy skies, a deluge of rain fell over an already water-saturated Travis Air Force Base, November 21. Meteorologists with The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many people experience shifts in their mood, energy levels, and motivation. According to mental health experts, about 5% of adults in the U.S. suffer from Seasonal

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Air National Guard Director of Staff, Col. Christopher Lantagne has finished a six week tour as the commander of the 13th Air Expeditionary Group at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The 13th AEG

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — While blending in with a populace of more than 808,000 people in San Francisco, 40 personnel, led by U.S. Air Force’s 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron attempted to evade capture from

The duty of a sentinel is to stand guard and keep watch. Much like how shepherds meticulously tend to their flock of sheep to protect them against the elements, terrain and predators that could cause

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Sixteen U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute (RTI) completed a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) course instructed by the RTI’s Medical Battalion Training Site (MBTS)

LATHAM, New York — New York National Army National Guard’s Honor Guard expects to provide graveside military honors over 6,800 times before New Year’s Eve 2024. As of Dec. 20, the 116 New York Army

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CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – U.S. Marines and master labor contractors with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Postal increased working hours to distribute mail to service members and civilian personnel on

HANOI, Vietnam –The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Dec.19-22, 2024. Spanning over 25,000 square meters, the event brought together more than 200 exhibitors

THE ARMY UNIVERSITY, FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – Retirement celebrations are opportunities for reflection and thanks. The Army University’s Chief of Academics and Command and General Staff College’s Dean of Academics, Dr. Jack Kem, did reflect

GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes Sailors are getting in the holiday spirit and spreading cheer. From gift exchanges to decorating, Sailors are hoping the season of giving will forge

In a seamless operation completed just in time for the holidays, the 387th Quartermaster Company successfully transitioned to Joint Base Los Alamitos, California, on December 18, 2024. This move, part of the U.S. Army’s Force

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — On Christmas Eve, U.S. Space Force Guardians of the 7th Space Warning Squadron (7 SWS) at Beale Air Force Base picked up an unusually jolly radar signature flying over

WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany – (Dec. 20, 2024) Capt. Todd B. Penrod, Commander, Task Force 63 / Commander, Military Sealift Command Europe & Africa conducted a tour of port operations that included a visit to the Military

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center (NEMWDC) conducted an Integrated Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) and En-route Care System (ERCS) course that incorporated Point of Injury (POI) and Role 1 care

FORT RILEY, Kansas – A U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer developed an innovative solution to a cable breakage issue on a critical x-ray imager that is used for EOD operations around the world. 1st

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan– Answering the nation’s call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for

CAMP ZAMA, Japan – The Camp Zama community, including U.S. Army Garrison Japan personnel, helped youth experience a taste of homecoming spirit here Thursday. The garrison command team led a parade across the installation, allowing

A paratrooper officer reflected upon his Vietnam service and the time he spent with Bob Hope and other celebrities there to entertain the troops serving there. “I traveled the Bob Hope Show in 1966,” said

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Despite extreme Midwestern cold weather, Airmen and families conjured holiday spirit at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, followed by filling the air with sweet scents of treats

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – As of 2021 women comprised 17 percent of the U.S. military as of 2021. With a large number of service members being women, it is important to recognize

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Dec. 14, 2024) – Aircraft, emergency vehicles and water crafts belonging to various Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ) tenants and allied nations sprinkle CLDJ’s flight line for the annual Partner Appreciation Day on a

Chief Master Sgt. Alan M. Peake, maintenance production superintendent for the 123rd Maintenance Squadron, retired from military service during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here April 21, ending a career spanning

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Jeffrey Gliedman, interim deputy garrison manager for Brussels, Belgium, along with Yvette Castro, deputy to the garrison commander for U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux and Jarrett Wolfe, site manager for Army Prepositioned

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – The First Sergeants Council and volunteer spouses with the 18th Wing collected, sorted, packed and distributed 1,778 bags of cookies to Kadena dorm residents Dec. 12-13, 2024. Kadena’s annual cookie

The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team has earned top honors for their exceptional performance in maintenance and supply operations. These achievements highlight their commitment to readiness and professionalism. Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME) Fury