Master Sgt. David Berry, Who Taught Lessons Learned From Iraq and...
Master Sgt. David Berry of Cuba, Illinois, enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 2004 - a dozen years after graduating from Rushville High School in 1992. He would serve for 20 years...
View ArticleFrom Samoa to SETAF-AF: Kruse's journey of leadership
TAMALE, Ghana — In a profession marked by dedication, resilience, and leadership, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Simeamativa "Pele" Kruse stands out for her exceptional service and unique heritage.
View ArticleCombined US-Philippine Forces Conduct Largest Tactical Convoy on Palawan Island
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Philippine Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Brigade conducted the largest combined military convoy to date on Palawan...
View ArticlePalmetto Fury wraps up successful exercise for the SCNG
The South Carolina National Guard, in collaboration with other military and civil assets, conducted a training exercise at Clarks Hill Training Center, in Plumb Branch, South Carolina, May 17 to 19, 2024.
View ArticleTeamwork, collaboration are key to successful exercise
PLUM BRANCH, S.C. — The South Carolina National Guard recently led Operation Palmetto Fury, a state-wide, joint-service, multi-domain exercise designed to enhance the readiness and capabilities of its...
View ArticleU.S. Army Warrant Officer Honored as European Missile Defender of the Year in...
WARSAW, Poland – U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sanjeev "Jay" Sivasankaran was recognized as the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance’s U.S. Army European Missile Defender of the Year at the 2024...
View ArticleIdaho National Guard's largest unit 116th CBCT gains new commander
The 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony on May 17 at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, signifying the transfer of authority between outgoing commander Col. Eric Orcutt and...
View ArticleCompany A, 351st Aviation Support Battalion provides water purification for...
Plumb Branch, S.C. - Company A, 351st Aviation Support Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, deployed their tactical water purification system (TWPS) during...
View ArticleAlaska Army National Guard Determines Best Warrior for 2024
Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers compete in the AKARNG’s State Best Warrior Competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The SBWC is an annual, physical fitness and Soldiering contest that tests...
View ArticleBattery B, 2nd Battalion 263rd Air Defense Artillery provides opposing force...
Plumb Branch, S.C. – Battery B, 2nd Battalion 263rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA), 678th ADA Brigade(BDE), and 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), South Carolina Army National Guard...
View ArticleMass casualty drill preps Army’s newest medics
Soldiers endured an intense mass casualty exercise that will prepare them to become combat medics, May 17, 2024.
View ArticleThe Heart of an Airman
Jacob Westover, a personnel specialist in Cheyenne, Wyoming, always aspired to be a social worker. His pivotal moment came at the University of Wyoming when he assisted a classmate during a seizure,...
View ArticleIron Division’s Boalsburg shrine, memorial service one of a kind
A military historian who served as guest speaker for the 28th Infantry Division’s 2024 Annual Memorial Service on May 19 told current and past soldiers, Gold Star family members and visitors that both...
View ArticleJFHQ-DODIN and Marshall University break ground on National Center of...
U.S. Cyber Command’s Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN) and Marshall University broke ground on the academic institution's Institute for Cyber Security,...
View ArticleUSS Greeneville Arrives at New Homeport of Naval Base Point Loma
NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) and its crew of approximately 155 Sailors arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego,...
View ArticleWHINSEC Presents the Command and General Staff International Graduate Badge
COLUMBUS, GA – Twenty-seven international students, members of CGSOC, class of 2024, were presented the CGSOC International Graduate Badge at a ceremony on May 17, at the Country Club of Columbus. The...
View ArticleHurlburt Field honors Senior Airman Roger Fortson during memorial service
In a poignant display of unity and reverence, hundreds of Airmen, friends, teammates and family members packed the Freedom Hanger to pay their respects to Senior Airman Roger Fortson during a memorial...
View ArticleAir Force A-10s hold May 2024 training at Fort McCoy
Air Force pilots guided A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on North Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on May 6, 2024, as part of training operations at installation.
View ArticleMcConnell Airmen Prepare for Frontiers in Flight Airshow
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Eyes up, Wichita! Team McConnell is gearing up for the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Airshow, scheduled for Aug. 24-25. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are the headline...
View ArticleSmooth Move! Exchange Helps Make PCS Season Simple with Online Resources
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service takes the stress out of moving season with its PCS headquarters at ShopMyExchange.com/PCS, where shoppers can find checklists, moving and storage supplies,...
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