May 19, 2025 Air Force seeks partner for commercialized on-base lodging The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the COBL.
May 19, 2025 USPS Recognizes 250 Years of Army, Navy, Marine Corps With New Stamps To commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the U.S. Postal Service released a set of three new commemorative stamps that recognize each service's long-standing dedication to defending the nation.
May 16, 2025 This Week in DOD: Strengthening Middle East Ties, New Air Force Leadership, Powerful Poland Partnership This week in the Department of Defense, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed troops stationed in Qatar, the undersecretary of defense for policy met his Polish counterpart, and the Senate voted to confirm Troy Meink as secretary of the Air Force.
May 16, 2025 DOD Expands Online ID Card Capability to Enhance Benefits In an effort to improve the quality of life for military personnel and their families, the Defense Manpower Data Center has expanded its online uniformed services identification card issuance system to include overseas service members and dependents.
May 16, 2025 101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun! Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.
May 16, 2025 Around the Air Force: SECAF Confirmation, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Aerial Wildfire Suppression In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Dr. Troy Meink is confirmed as Secretary of the Air Force, a milestone for integrating automated aircraft systems, and Air Guard units and civilian flight crews join forces for aerial wildfire suppression training.
May 13, 2025 Recruiters vital to mission success In today’s operational environment, mission success demands on more than just advanced technology or cutting-edge aircraft. It requires people who are trained and capable of carrying out often very complex tasks.
May 12, 2025 Air Base Demonstrates Indo-Pacific Readiness During Elephant Walk Air Force, Army and Navy aircraft lined up on the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for an elephant walk, showcasing one of the most diverse formations of U.S. military aircraft in the Indo-Pacific and demonstrating combat readiness and regional deterrence.
May 9, 2025 This Week in DOD: Refocusing Resources, Service Member Standards, Red Sea Ceasefire This week the Defense Department focused on reducing bureaucracy, the changing situation in the Red Sea and maintaining high physical standards throughout the military services.
May 9, 2025 Pope Leo XIV's Father Served in the Navy During World War II Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, served in the Navy during World War II and participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, June 6, 1944, as part of Operation Overlord.