OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea– Ms. Chong, Chu Hyon, 51st Force Support Squadron administrative assistant, was named 51st Fighter Wing Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 6, 2024.

As the first snow blanketed the Korean Peninsula, a dedicated team of Korean local nationals climbed the treacherous slopes of Gwanggyosan Mountain to maintain critical communications during heavy snowfalls from Nov. 26 to Dec. 10.

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – When you hear the word “rodeo,” it’s not often linked to the Air Force; yet for me, the two go hand in hand. The resilience, determination, and camaraderie that

James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 100. President Carter leaves a remarkable legacy as a dedicated public servant, influential

Fort Drum, N.Y.: On Sunday, December 29, 2024, former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the longest-living president, passed away at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter outlasted two presidents who came after

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency today announced beneficiaries in TRICARE’s West Region now have more time to provide payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, TRICARE’s new West Region managed care support contractor.

DEVENS RESERVE FORCES TRAINING AREA, Massachusetts – The garrison initiated $2.4 million in infrastructure projects to improve energy efficiency for two important tenants on the installation. A new fan-walled supply-exhaust system is expected to save

NEWPORT, R.I. – When the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) docked at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island from Nov. 21-24, it was especially meaningful for a Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employee

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 17, 2025, due to the Palisades Fire. The counties impacted are

SASEBO, Japan – Capt. Ethan Rule relieved Capt. Manny “K9” Pardo as commanding officer of the only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS America (LHA 6), in a change of command ceremony while moored in Sasebo,

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed, Greyson Holbrooke Smith, the first baby of the year born at the hospital. Proud parents 1st Lt. Brady Smith, air defense artillery officer, 69th

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military’s strong focus on keeping patients safe and providing high-quality care. The

FALLBROOK, California – On January 4, 2025, the 312th Adjutant General (AG) Company gathered at the Fallbrook U.S. Army Reserve Center for a deployment ceremony as they prepared to embark on a mission in Europe.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Today, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) inducted three previous employees into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Ft. Belvoir,

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. – The 311th Training Squadron conducted its annual deployment readiness exercise, Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Jan. 6. The extensive mock deployment equips Airmen with the critical skills needed to navigate the

On a crisp cool morning, military members and local civic leaders gathered at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Stewart to honor Garrison Command Sergeant Major Ely Capindo as he embarks on a new chapter

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys community bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Monty C. Drummond, while welcoming new Command Sgt. Maj. Salvador G. Garcia during a change of responsibility ceremony,

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN—U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion executed their first operational training on Wake Island from December 16 to 19, 2024, just days after the battalion’s activation ceremony. During the training, Marines

Torii Station, Japan — U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire and Emergency Services recently conducted their annual hazardous materials (hazmat) suit testing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of their equipment. The tests, conducted at Torii

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Often the heart of community celebrations, the Eighth Army Band is the heartbeat of strong relationships throughout the Republic of Korea. The only U.S. Army band stationed in Asia, their

WASHINGTON — Members of the District of Columbia National Guard, Maryland National Guard, and Pennsylvania National Guard were deputized by U.S. Capitol Police as a reserve force for the 2025 Counting and Certification of Electoral

The Army public affairs team arrived in Normandy after an exhausting 10-hour road trip from Germany. Their first destination was Utah Beach to capture photos and video of monuments for an upcoming project. The beach

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Fort Knox Middle High School may not have been in contention for the 17th District or 5th Region volleyball titles this season, but they

Looking to promote environmental sustainability and compliance, Fort Stewart’s Department of Public Works held a week-long training course tailored for Environment Control Officers recently. Soldier and civilian class participants learned the importance of environmental regulations

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.— Passion and love for technology and networking led U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renna Brakefield, Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School paralegal instructor, to enlist in 2012

By Shannon Collins Army News Service WASHINGTON – As the new year begins, Soldiers and their Families have a fresh opportunity to take charge of their financial well-being. With a variety of free programs offering

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can jump straight into their new year health and fitness goals with BE FIT 360 gear, resources, services and more. Shoppers can find a tax-free activewear,

Surrounded by friends, family, and fellow Soldiers, Amanda Lindsay of Springfield was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 during a ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy in Springfield Jan. 3. Lindsay, who was selected the

Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), alongside medical professionals from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight (EAEF), and Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (VMM-266), conducted a full mission profile personnel recovery

The year was 1966, and for several years the Soldiers in Vietnam had been using the same howitzer that their fathers had used in World War II. The M101 (known in World War II as

LANDSTUHL, Germany – Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States and Europe this winter, according to Public Health Command Europe data. “Norovirus cases typically