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Wichita Falls to Host Inaugural Navy Week, September 15-21
The U.S. Navy proudly announces the inaugural Wichita Falls Navy Week, taking place Sept. 15-21, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Wichita Falls Navy Week will bring 70-80 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events, and service projects.
Wikoff: ‘The Stakes Are High’ For Maritime Strategies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia – The commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East shared his thoughts on the future of maritime security in the age of artificial intelligence and machine learning during his remarks at the 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum, Nov. 19.
Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?
The new system aimed at improving the shipments of service members’ household goods is gaining steam into 2025. By the end of 2024, 94 installations — more than half of the installations in the continental United States — will have the go-ahead to move service members’ household goods under the Transportation Command’s new Global Household Goods contract, as the command works toward bringing all d...[Read More]
Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?
The new system aimed at improving the shipments of service members’ household goods is gaining steam into 2025. By the end of 2024, 94 installations — more than half of the installations in the continental United States — will have the go-ahead to move service members’ household goods under the Transportation Command’s new Global Household Goods contract, as the command works toward bringing all d...[Read More]
Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026?
Junior enlisted troops are poised to see a massive increase in base pay next year. Senior enlisted service members could be next in line. Even as they were putting the finishing touches on service member quality of life reforms in this year’s defense authorization bill, lawmakers were already looking ahead at the next steps for improving pay and benefits for troops. At the Reagan National Defense ...[Read More]
Winnsboro native serving at U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay on the path to becoming an officer
MILLINGTON, Tennessee – Petty Officer 1st Class Bashanda Peay, a native of Winnsboro, South Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
With 31 pistols still missing, the Army offers $15,000 for details
Army investigators are offering a $15,000 reward for information on the theft of dozens of pistols, night vision goggles and a thermal optic that have been missing from Fort Moore, Georgia, since earlier this year. The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division posted a reward notice last week, which identified even more gear missing from the facility than originally indicated in a May 16 report. In t...[Read More]
With Bombs and Bravado, Trump Puts His Own Stamp on Reagan’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ Mantle
Trump is beating a curious path to executing his “peace through strength” foreign policy agenda.
With FY2025 spending settled, lawmakers shift focus to FY2026 budget
Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week with a budget plan in place for the rest of fiscal 2025 but uncertainty over when lawmakers will have an outline for federal spending in fiscal 2026. Earlier this month, Congress finalized spending plans for federal programs through September, lifting the threat of a possible government shutdown until this fall. But the extended delay in settling the curr...[Read More]
With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own
In the spring of 1972, the communist People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) launched an offensive into South Vietnam that dropped all pretense regarding Hanoi’s involvement in the conflict, including the use of conventional weapons and tactics. The largest, longest and most savage struggle in the campaign was the Second Battle of Quang Tri, which began on June 28, 1972. The United States played a reduced...[Read More]
With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own
In the spring of 1972, the communist People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) launched an offensive into South Vietnam that dropped all pretense regarding Hanoi’s involvement in the conflict, including the use of conventional weapons and tactics. The largest, longest and most savage struggle in the campaign was the Second Battle of Quang Tri, which began on June 28, 1972. The United States played a reduced...[Read More]
With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own
In the spring of 1972, the communist People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) launched an offensive into South Vietnam that dropped all pretense regarding Hanoi’s involvement in the conflict, including the use of conventional weapons and tactics. The largest, longest and most savage struggle in the campaign was the Second Battle of Quang Tri, which began on June 28, 1972. The United States played a reduced...[Read More]