FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – The nature of warfare has never been as complex and volatile as its current state. The School of Advanced Military Studies’ latest graduating class, celebrated May 21, 2026, in a ceremony on Fort Leavenworth, spent 10 months …
A crucial part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) mission involves responding to emergencies. USACE Emergency Management teams respond during times of need not only within their immediate areas, but also by supporting other districts—sometimes on …
Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. – The 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron held its third annual Cargo Rodeo at the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources base May 7, 2026. Airmen from 49th and 355th Logistics Readiness Squadrons participated in a competition …
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — Protective masks could see a colorful upgrade with technology that would visibly change colors when airborne hazards are detected. Engineers and scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical …
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The thunder of jet engines and the precision of flight filled the skies over Harrisburg International Airport and the 193rd Special Operations Wing Memorial Day weekend as the Central Pennsylvania Air Show, headlined by the Blue Angels …
Spiritual readiness is a key component of mission effectiveness, and, for U.S. Air Force Maj. Brett Campbell, that mission begins with meeting Airmen where they are—regardless of faith background. “The role of a chaplain is to care for people and their …
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Naval Supply Systems Command Office of Small Business Programs participated in several outreach and education events with local businesses during Harrisburg Navy Week May 20-25. The mission of NAVSUP’s Office of Small Business …
Commentary By Dr. Jeremy Prichard, 20 AF historian F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Even before the United States committed armed forces to the Second World War, Gen. Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold understood that American military participation in the conflict, …
Commentary By Dr. Jeremy Prichard, 20 AF historian F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Challenge #1: Production The B-29 project was rushed from the beginning. Arnold, dutifully following the White House’s request to accelerate production, placed an order …
Commentary By: Dr. Jeremy Prichard, 20 AF historian F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Challenge #2: Command Structure With mounting political pressure and a personal interest in seeing the project through completion, Arnold would assume even greater …
Commentary By: Dr. Jeremy Prichard, 20 AF historian F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Challenge #3: Operational Effectiveness Once Superfortresses began rolling off assembly lines at a rapid rate and arriving in Allied-controlled regions in the Pacific …
Commentary By: Dr. Jeremy Prichard, 20 AF historian F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- War’s End – Modernization Objectives Met So effective was LeMay’s new B-29 bombing strategy that it ultimately accomplished Arnold’s aim of averting a ground invasion …
Article By: Dr. Jeremy Prichard, 20 AF historian F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Since its establishment as the Aircraft Gunnery School in 1949, the United States Air Force Weapons School has undergone two conversions, numerous expansions, and …
Airmen at Moody Air Force Base completed the installation of the base’s first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II, enhancing the aircraft’s ability to support combat search and rescue and close air support operations. The adapter allows A-10 …
BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Westfield, Mass. — The 104th Fighter Wing strengthened its crisis response capabilities during amultidayMajor Aircraft Response Exercise (MARE) held May 11–14, 2026, testing Airmen across a spectrum of emergency scenarios …
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the U.S. service members who gave their lives in service to the Nation and a time to honor their ultimate sacrifice. However, remembrance extends beyond Memorial Day. For those interested in attending the West Point …
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah –The 388th Fighter Wing held a ceremony May 21 recognizing several Airmen for their bravery, service, and combat achievements during a 2025 deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. During the ceremony, …
FORT CARSON, Colo.— Southern Colorado community leaders, members and media were invited to Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) to observe how Soldiers are training with the Next Generation Command and Control system (NGC2) May 19 and 20, 2026. Maj. Gen. …
At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport’s Hawthorne Operating Site in Hawthorne, Nevada, a team of technicians and logistics specialists works tirelessly to keep the warfighter equipped and mission-ready. The site, which turns 50 this November, …
As summer approaches and outdoor activities increase, it’s essential to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays. TRICARE is committed to supporting your skin health by covering skin cancer exams and providing resources for prevention and treatment …
