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109th MPAD returns from the field with media operations lessons learned
The 109th MPAD held a field exercise, where they trained on media center operations in a combat environment.
Navy Commissions USS Iowa (SSN 797)
GROTON, Connecticut – The Navy commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), in a traditional ceremony held April 5, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
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188th Civil Engineer Squadron Will Head to Portugal for Strategic Base Improvement
Airmen from the 188th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) are preparing to go to Portugal for a two-week temporary duty (TDY) assignment aimed at enhancing both operational readiness and infrastructure at Lajes Field, a strategic U.S. Air Force installation in the Azores.
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Camp Blanding Family Programs Military Community Resource Day
Florida National Guard Family Programs hosted their inaugural Camp Blanding Family Programs Military Community Resource Day, at the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, April 4, 2025.
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USACE-Albuquerque District receives Army Safety and Occupational Health Star recognition
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District received the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star flag in a ceremony at the district’s headquarters, April 1, 2025. The Albuquerque District is the first district in USACE’s South Pacific Division to achieve this recognition.
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Combining Education, Leadership and Availability
In an effort to support Soldier education, Command Sgt. Maj. Amador Aguillen Jr., 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, partnered with Central Texas College to bring college courses directly to 13th ACSC’s footprint. The initiative allows troops to attend classes during lunch breaks or after duty hours, making higher education more accessible than ever.
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Military and Family Readiness Center prepares 25.2 cycle deployers
The 319th Force Support Squadron Military and Family Readiness Center held a pre-deployment event for approximately 60 airmen tasked in the 25.2 cycle and their families March 27, 2025.
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Photo Story: March 2025 barracks construction operations for East Barracks Project at Fort McCoy, Part 8
Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, on March 26, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wis.
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Photo Story: March 2025 construction operations for South Barracks Project at Fort McCoy, Part 2
Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, is shown March 27, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wis.
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CE Profiles: Sense of Purpose Launches Staff Sgt. Select Mariah Hayden to New Heights
Staff Sgt. select Mariah Hayden, who at one point in her life was held back by doubt and hesitation, now unequivocally stands as a 2024 Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year – serving as a true testament to the power of grit and self-determination.
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Fort McCoy prepares to open Pine View Campground for 2025 on May 1
One of the Army’s best kept outdoor recreation secrets — Pine View Campground — is getting ready to reopen for the 2025 recreation season May 1, said Supervisory Recreational Specialist Alex Karis with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR).
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New deputy fortifies National Guard readiness
Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham, a seasoned Guardsman with 39 years of civilian and military service, has assumed the role of assistant deputy commanding general for National Guard Affairs at Army Materiel Command (AMC). Grisham, whose background includes enlisting as a heavy equipment operator and rising through the ranks to brigadier general, aims to bridge the gap between industry partners and the National Guard to enhance training and readiness. His focus reflects a deep understanding of the Guard's evolving structure and the need for adaptable, resourceful solutions in a dynamic environment.
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324th TRS dedicates training complex to fallen Airman
The 324th Training Squadron held a Remembrance Ceremony and Building Dedication in honor of Airman First Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson, April 4.
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Fort McCoy to have rainbow trout stocked in time for 2025 fishing season
Annually, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) completes a fish stocking effort at Fort McCoy that averages approximately 15,000 rainbow trout in major waterways on the installation.
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JTF-Bravo completes PANAMAX-Alpha Phase 0 2025
Fifty-one Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from Joint Task Force-Bravo conducted PANAMAX-Alpha Phase 0 in Panama, from March 24 to April 4, 2025. PANAMAX-Alpha is a bilateral exercise between the United States and Panama conducted by JTF-Bravo and supported by the U.S. Southern Command. The exercise allows both countries to work alongside each other to strengthen relationships in security, humanitarian and logistical fields.
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How Stammer's F-35 Work Earned DoD’s Highest Career Civilian Honor
Clint Stammer helps warfighters come home alive. They may never know his name, but their survival depends on his quiet dedication. He is an unsung American hero in the Department of Defense.
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CAL Western Students Tour NAVFAC Southwest
NAVFAC Southwest hosts California Western Law School's tour of NAVFAC Southwest Headquarters in U.S. Navy Building 750 and to learn about Navy Real Estate and Land Use from NAVFAC Southwest, April 1st in San Diego.
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2025 Fort McCoy fishing season begins May 3
The 2025 Fort McCoy fishing season opens May 3, concurrent with the Wisconsin general inland fishing season opener.
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Installation exercise paves road to “Black Start”
“Exercise, exercise, exercise,” was a phrase heard constantly throughout the Emergency Operation Center as several agencies at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield participated in emergency response exercises March 26-27. Lt. Col. Derick Taylor, Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander, said the exercise is in preparation of next year’s “Black Start” exercise, which is a resiliency exercise every installation must complete.
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The Third Annual 515 AMOG and JASDF 2025 Port Dawg Rodeo
The third annual Port Dawg Rodeo, co-hosted by the 515th Air Mobility Operations Group and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, took place at Yokota Air Base, Japan during the week of March 17, 2025. In the four-day event, Airmen in the 2T2 Air Transportation career field from the 730th Air Mobility Squadron, 731st Air Mobility Squadron, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Aerial Port JASDF service members participated in facility tours, exchanged aerial port operational skills, competed in several Aerial Port events, and built connections with counterparts.
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108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Best Squad Competition 2025
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participate in the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Best Squad Competition 2025. During the best squad competition Soldiers were tested in their warrior tasks and battle drills, physical endurance, discipline, training, and teamwork. The winning squad will be advancing to the 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command Blackjack Warrior Competition in May 2025.
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42nd CES makes base repairs following winter weather
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.—Cold weather, high winds, and freezing temperatures recently caused damage across Maxwell Air Force Base, impacting lodging, a dormitory and a training facility. The 42nd Civil Engineering Squadron is working quickly and efficiently to avoid minimal disruption to Airmen.
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La. Guard engineers train on new all-terrain cranes
PINEVILLE, La. – Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 927th Engineer Company, 769th Engineer Battalion received a new Family of All-Terrain Cranes (FOTAC) Type I and completed Scheduled Maintenance New Equipment Training at LANG Training Center Pineville, March 19-20.
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Richard C. Smith Acquitted on Espionage Charges (11 APR 1986)
On Apr. 11, 1986, Richard C. Smith, a former CI agent with the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, was found not guilty on charges of conspiracy and espionage. Throughout his trial, Smith maintained his activities were directed by the Central Intelligence Agency.
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First CIC-Trained Officers Arrive in Australia (9 APR 1942)
On Apr. 9, 1942, the same day U.S. forces surrendered to the Japanese in the Philippines, the first four Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)-trained officers arrived at Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters in Australia. Upon arrival in Australia, these four officers formed the nucleus of the CI effort in the Southwest Pacific Area and eventually the famed 441st CIC Detachment.
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DLA Land and Maritime’s newest directorate celebrates one year of success
Over the past year, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s newest directorate has been working diligently to develop new solutions to enhance warfighter support. The Specialized Management Operations Directorate, officially stood up in April of 2024, provides a dual focus on intensively managing critical weapon system parts for the 21N Nuclear Reactor Program and developing innovative acquisition solutions to improve purchase request productivity.
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SWSC -- Advanced Engineering Instructor Program
The Advanced Engineering Instructor Program offers a unique opportunity for qualified Surface Warfare officers, chief warrant officers, limited duty officers, and senior enlisted engineers to become recognized experts in their field. AEIs play a vital role in enhancing the Surface Force’s tactical readiness by elevating engineering knowledge and training across the Fleet. Their presence onboard ensures timely maintenance and addresses high-failure items, improving overall engineering material readiness and sustainability.
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UK Modernizes Attack Helicopter Fleet with 50th AH-64E Apache Delivery
The British Army received the 50th and final remanufactured AH-64E attack helicopter to the United Kingdom during a ceremony in Mesa, Arizona on March 6. This delivery bolsters its attack capabilities with the final delivery of a fully modernized AH-64E Apache helicopter. This milestone completes the UK's AH-64E fleet upgrade, solidifying its position as a leading military force.
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Fort McCoy ArtiFACT: La Crosse River maps
Maps have been around since humans could communicate through drawings to describe the location of a specific place. Some of the earliest maps were found on carved stone tablets created over 2500 years ago to identify the ancient city of Babylon.
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NNSY Team Answers the Call for Emergent Truman Repairs
Norfolk Naval Shipyard hosted a recognition ceremony Mar. 5 at Naval Station Norfolk to celebrate the individuals who responded to the call to action in assisting in the emergent repairs of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) following a collision with a merchant vessel. The individuals were presented with a special act award for their contributions.
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ORA’s Thakur, DHA R&D-MRDC’s 2024 Employee of the Year, Speeds Lifesaving Devices to Warfighters
Dr. Chandar Thakur, chief of the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Branch at the Defense Health Agency Research and Development-Medical Research and Development Command’s Office of Regulated Activities, received the 2024 Employee of the Year award for his exemplary regulatory support for the command’s advanced development programs that contribute to Warfighter survivability, force health protection, and readiness.
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After Fort McCoy phone switch, team recovers old devices for disposition
From mid-January to mid-February 2025, Garrison Information Management Officer Bob Pennebecker and Information Technology Specialist Shawn Quinn took on the task to receive old phones for disposition after Fort McCoy switched to a new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system.
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Code 931 Takes Charge with Implementing Model Line Initiative at America’s Shipyard
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) recently launched a model line effort in the Inside Machine Shop (Shop 31), taking principles from noted author and Navy advisor Dr. Steven Spear and learnings from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) to meet commitments and goals in inspecting, repairing, and testing auxiliary ballast tank hull and back valves repaired at the shipyard. Through teamwork from deckplate to support – the group was able to come together to complete the work that had taken approximately 150 days to overhaul in the past to 35 days, a more than 75 percent reduction.
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