101 Critical Days of Summer Mid-Term Update
The weekend of July 12-13 marked the midpoint of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. There were seven motorcycle fatalities, two vehicle fatalities and one pedestrian fatality during the first […]
Military
Lining up for the mission
When large-scale operations, such as exercise Resolute Force Pacific, Talisman Sabre, or Bamboo Eagle require rapid deployment, the PDF line kicks into gear.
354th AEW takes ACE, interoperability to the skies for REFORPAC 25
The intent of the exercise was to enhance interoperability between allied and partnered multi-national air forces while working in Agile Combat Employment conditions, relying on the launching, recovering and maintaining
Skyraider II testing continues at Eglin AFB
The 96th Test Wing tests new special operations aircraft.
Navy and Marine Corps Commence Large Scale Exercise 2025
NORFOLK, Va. – Sailors and Marines from across 22 time zones, six component commands, and seven U.S. numbered Fleets are now participating in Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2025, as the
Air Force, Northrop Grumman advance Sentinel ICBM modernization with stage-two rocket motor test
The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, completed a full-scale qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, July 20, by
SecAF kicks off Indo-Pacific visit at JBPHH
Secretary Meink was familiarized with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s ability to support transient aircraft, deploy Airmen within a short timeframe and project airpower during exercises and real-world operations.
Navy Week Sets Sail for Sioux Falls
Navy Week returns to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. 4-10, 2025, for the first time since 2019. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sailors will connect with the local
Readying our Warfighters: USS Iwo Jima Becomes First Amphibious Ship Outfitted with United Service Organizations Afloat Recharge Centers
NORFOLK, Va.—The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and United Service Organizations (USO) held a ribbon cutting ceremony onboard, officially opening the first ship-based USO centers on
Army to reorganize its ROTC programs
U.S. Army ROTC Cadets Katie Lock, with the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, and Cadet Kaden Koby, with the Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets, train in various environments, including
Army Chaplains Mark 250 Years of Ministering to Soldiers
On July 29, 1775, soon after the Army itself was established, the Army Chaplain Corps was created at the request of George Washington to provide ministerial support to soldiers.
USS Mitscher Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment
NORFOLK, Va. – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON-2), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European
US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission
The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, is scheduled to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on Aug. 21,
USS Indiana changes homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron
Pacific Partnership 2025 Returns To Papua New Guinea
LAE, Papua New Guinea – Returning to Papua New Guinea following last year’s visit to Port Moresby and Wewak, the mission team will work to strengthen relationships, and bolster host