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Fort McCoy chaplain encourages gratitude, fellowship, support during holiday season

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office: "Taking time to appreciate the people working alongside one another and recognizing the importance of fellowship were among the messages shared by Fort McCoy Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Walter McCall during the installation’s 2026 Holiday Meal on Nov.…"

Gen. Brunson Thanks Japan's Defense Minister for Support to UNC-Rear

United Nations Command: "TOKYO, Japan — Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, met with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo on Nov.…"

Over the Ocean and Into the Fight: 25th Infantry Division Executes Long-Range Maritime Air Assault

25th Infantry Division: "SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Flying low over hundreds of miles of open Pacific Ocean, the 25th Infantry Division validated its ability to project combat power anywhere, at any time."

Fort McCoy advances 2026-2030 strategic plan as new fiscal year begins

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office: "As fiscal year 2027 moves forward, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy is continuing to implement a long-range strategic plan designed to guide installation operations, strengthen military readiness, modernize infrastructure, and prepare the installation…"

5th Air Force hosts JAAGA, strengthening U.S.-Japan bilateral operations at Yokota

Pacific Air Forces: "5th Air Force hosted 36 members of the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, or JAAGA, during a visit to Yokota Air Base Nov. 5, 2026, reinforcing the longstanding relationship among U.S.…"

Groat succeeds Armstrong as 176th Wing commander, Shinsato succeeds Stone as 176th Wing command chief

Alaska National Guard: "Alaska Air National Guard Col. Jeremy Groat succeeded Brig. Gen. Joshua Armstrong as the 176th Wing commander during a Nov. 8 combined change-of-command/change-of-responsibility ceremony at JBER."

403rd Army Field Support Brigade Personality Spotlight: Ms. Pak, Hye Yong - LRC-North

U.S. Army Sustainment Command: "What is your hometown? I was born in Seoul and spent my childhood there. I then spent my youth in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. When did you start working for the U.S. Army? I began working for the U.S. Army in February 2014."

Red, Blue & Camo: One State, Two Teams, One Guard

Utah National Guard Public Affairs: "LEHI, UT — For generations, Utah families have been divided by two colors: red for the University of Utah Utes and royal blue for the Brigham Young University Cougars."

One State, Two Teams, One Guard

Utah National Guard Public Affairs: "LEHI, UT — For generations, Utah families have been divided by two colors: red for the University of Utah Utes and royal blue for the Brigham Young University Cougars."

Georgia Guardsmen battle in combined-MSC competition

124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: "The Georgia Army National Guard’s 78th Troop Command and 78th Aviation Troop Command named their Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers of the Year during an awards ceremony Nov.…"

NAVSUP CFAY RS2 Gonzales supports Hearts from Home care package event

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka: "YOKOSUKA, Japan — Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Luke Gonzales supported military families of deployed Sailors during the Navy Exchange Command’s NEXCares “Hearts from Home” event Oct.…"

ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command Marks 48 Years of Combined Defense

U.S. Forces Korea: "CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) commemorated its 48th anniversary during a ceremony Nov. 6, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, recognizing nearly five decades of combined defense, military cooperation and…"

A legacy of service, a new chapter for the 944th Fighter Wing

944th Fighter Wing: "An F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-35 Lightning II, F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 Thunderbolt II lined the ramp outside Hangar 999 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on a beautiful November morning."

73 APS welcomes new commander

301st Fighter Wing: "Naval Air Station joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas - U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Smith assumed command of the 73rd Aerial Port Squadron during a ceremony here Nov. 7, 2026. Smith succeeded Lt. Col.…"

Tennessee Guard Soldier's promotion reunites former public affairs team

118th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Tennessee Army National Guard: "NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nearly ten years after deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with the Tennessee Army National Guard's 118th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Lila A. Walker stood alongside some of the same Soldiers who shared that mission."

Ohio National Guard launches new partnership during inaugural visit to Angola

Ohio National Guard Public Affairs: "LUANDA, Angola — Ohio National Guard leaders traveled to Angola from June 29 to July 3, 2026, for the organization’s first official visit since Ohio and Angola were paired through the State Partnership Program."

301st Maintenance Group welcomes new commander

301st Fighter Wing: "Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas - The 301st Maintenance Group marked the transfer of command from Col. Christina Manning to Col. Jess Lozano during a ceremony here Nov. 8, 2026. Col.…"

301st Maintenance Group welcomes Lozano as commander

301st Fighter Wing: "Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas - The 301st Maintenance Group marked the transfer of command from Col. Christina Manning to Col. Jess Lozano during a ceremony here Nov. 8, 2026. Col.…"

Behind the Flight Line: 162nd Wing AGE Airmen Power the Mission

162nd Wing: "MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. — Before aircraft take to the skies, Airmen assigned to Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) work behind the scenes to ensure essential support equipment is ready when needed."

Keeping the Mission Moving: Staff Sgt. Ryon Grant

162nd Wing: "MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz."

Soldiers compete in the OKARNG Best Warrior Competition

Oklahoma National Guard: "OKLAHOMA CITY — Soldiers from across the Oklahoma Army National Guard competed in the OKARNG Best Warrior Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center, Okla., Nov. 4-7, 2026. Spc. Samuel Pritz, a Mustang, Okla."

Contingency Response Group stages defender training for multiple units in Puerto Rico

123rd Airlift Wing: "Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group staged security forces training here recently to benefit more than 30 Guard defenders from multiple units."

Kentucky Air Guard stands up dedicated recruiting flight

123rd Airlift Wing: "The Kentucky Air National Guard has activated a new unit dedicated to recruiting the next generation of Guard Airmen across the Commonwealth."

From the Drop Zone to the Ocean: Tropic Lightning Sets the Stage for Maritime Air Assault at JPMRC 27-01

25th Infantry Division: "SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Operations across the Hawaiian archipelago are rapidly escalating as the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 27-01 pushes thousands of U.S.…"

Shaping the Force: 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Hosts Annual Retention Competition

1st Special Forces Command (Airborne): "FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Career counselors and retention NCOs from across 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) gathered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 2-5, 2026, for the fiscal year 2027 Retention Competition."

High Rollers’ 2026 accomplishments noted during Saturday’s change of command ceremony

Nevada Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs: "Reflection on the past year marked a common theme during the change of command ceremony Saturday for the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard."

National Service of Remembrance: Sunday 8 November 2026

UK Ministry of Defence: "On Sunday 8 November, the National Service of Remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London."

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USA’s Enlisted Advantage: Empowering warfighters at all levels

Air Mobility Command: "Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, Air Mobility Command command chief, addressed Total Force Airmen during the 2026 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium at Kissimmee, Florida, Nov. 7.…"

CMSAF highlights mobility Airmen’s impact at 2026 A/TA Symposium

Air Mobility Command: "Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe delivered a keynote address to Total Force mobility Airmen during the 2026 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Nov. 6.…"

Georgia Air National Guard adds seven recruits during Ghost Pirates Military Appreciation Game

165th Airlift Wing: "SAVANNAH, Ga. — Seven future Airmen took the oath of enlistment during a Savannah Ghost Pirates' Military Appreciation Weekend Nov. 6 at Enmarket Arena, marking a memorable milestone for the 165th Airlift Wing."

The Connection that Cannot Fail: Communications Airmen Keep the 188th Wing Mission-ready

188th Wing: "EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. — When MQ-9 pilots need to fly, sensor operators need to stream real-time video, or maintainers need digital technical orders, the network has to work."

Developing Warfighters: AMC senior leaders prioritize combat preparedness

Air Mobility Command: "Throughout the 2026 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium at Kissimmee, Florida, Nov. 5-7, Air Mobility Command senior leaders repeatedly emphasized that cultivating warfighting attributes in every Airman will be critically important for future…"

Passing on The Tradition: Father, Son Serve Together as Oldest, Youngest Marine at Birthday Ball

2nd Marine Logistics Group: "MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The passing of U.S. Marine Corps tradition and legacy took on a special polish for Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during the battalion’s 251st Marine Corps birthday ball, Nov.…"

WHY I SERVE: Army Officer’s Return to Germany Brings Military Childhood Full Circle

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center: "LANDSTUHL, Germany — For some military children, childhood was made up of everyday things like trips to the commissary, collecting cardboard coupons, and Friday nights at the bowling alley. The Cold War had ended, but a new chapter was beginning."

Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England Commanding Officer Changes Hands

Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England: "Newport, Ri, United States 11.6."

The 28th Thai-American Consultation Senior Staff Talks strengthen Alliance

U.S. Pacific Command: "CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Senior leaders from the Royal Thai Army and U.S. Pacific Command participated in the 28th Thai-American Consultation Senior Staff Talks at Camp H. M. Smith on Nov.…"

Modernizing Mobility: AMC Outlines Path to Deliver Battlespace Connectivity and Secure Joint Force Maneuver

Air Mobility Command: "Col. Derrick McClain, deputy director of Air Mobility Command Strategy, Plans, Requirements and Programs, addressed Total Force service members, defense leaders and industry partners on the future of air mobility during the 2026 Airlift/Tanker…"

NMCSD Director Visits Kearny Mesa, Eastlake Branch Health Clinics, Recognizes Staff

Naval Medical Center San Diego: "SAN DIEGO — Capt. Jerry J. Bailey, director of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), visited Naval Branch Health Clinics Kearny Mesa and Eastlake, Nov.…"

Fort McCoy military leaders serve 2026 Holiday Meal to installation community

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office: "Military leaders at Fort McCoy helped celebrate the holiday season by serving meals to members of the installation community Nov. 3 at Dining Facility 1362."

CSAF emphasizes mobility modernization importance at 2026 A/TA symposium

Air Mobility Command: "Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach addressed Total Force service members, defense leaders and industry partners at the 2026 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Kissimmee, Fla., Nov. 6.…"

Davis-Monthan Tech Expo focuses on cyber resilience in the age of SI

12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern: "DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — How quickly can a military network recover from a cyberattack and get Airmen back to work?"

The blueprint of readiness: How 50th CONS powers the mission

Space Base Delta 41: "Schriever Space Force Base, Colo.-- In space operations, a contract is never just a piece of paper; it is the operational blueprint that determines whether a mission succeeds or burns up in the atmosphere."

B-21 Raider MPF Groundbreaking Ceremony

7th Bomb Wing: "Senior Air Force leaders, elected officials and community partners gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a 46,000-square-foot B-21 Raider Mission Planning Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 5, 2026.…"

Blue Mountain Bridge Replacement

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District: "The edited time-lapse footage captures the removal of the original spillway bridge at Blue Mountain Lake in Yell County, Arkansas, earlier this week."

Army Engineer Completes Nearly Half Century of Service to the Nation

Capability Program Executive - Intelligence & Spectrum Warfare: "Colleagues bid farewell to Frederick Knudsen on October 29 at a ceremony where he received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal after nearly 50 years of service to his nation as a Soldier and Army civilian."

Jackson police ensure safe holiday, build strong community

Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office: "Trick or treating on Fort Jackson isn’t just a good time for families, it is also a time for on post law enforcement to get closer to those they serve."

Families, students get treats at Pinckney trunk or treat event

Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office: "The C.C. Pinckney Elementary School parking lot was full of color, Oct. 29 as the school and families came together for a safe trick or treat experience."

The Force behind the flight: Ready before the rescue

23rd Wing: "MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Before an HC-130J Combat King II can take off for a rescue mission, maintainers need more than technical expertise. They need the right tools, equipment and resources to keep the aircraft ready to fly."

Behind the instruments: Sterilization supports care at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor

Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor: "OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Before a dental instrument can return to the treatment room at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, it spends about four hours moving through a process most patients never see."

188th Security Forces balances daily defense with combat readiness

188th Wing: "EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. — Protecting an installation requires more than a visible security presence. It takes constant preparation, coordination, and the ability to respond when conditions change."

Six ‘Warrior Medics’ excel in, graduate from H2F-I course

Army Reserve Medical Command: "PINELLAS PARK, Fla."

Ingenuity on display as students engineer high-flying pumpkin launchers at Armaments Center

Picatinny Arsenal: "PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — It was pumpkin seeds aplenty as the annual Pumpkin Sling returned to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center on Friday, Oct. 30.…"

SOUTHCOM Commander Supports Military Youth at Doral Purple Star School Designation

U.S. Southern Command: "DORAL, Fla."

188th Wing Guardsman brings physical therapy perspective to Air Force fitness effort

188th Wing: "EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. — For Maj. Isaac Bitter, helping an Airman return to fitness often starts with a question: How can they recover from an injury and get back to doing their job?"

Honored Division Week #9: Black Knights return to Michie to face academy rival Air Force, honor 4th Infantry Division with gameday patch

United States Military Academy at West Point: "Army Football (5-3) returns home to face academy-rival Air Force at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Michie Stadium. The game will be televised nationally on CBS."

‘Game of Drones’ goes underground

Defense Contract Management Agency: "EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif."

Change Clarifies Identity, Supports Medical Readiness

Naval Health Clinic New England: "Naval Branch Health Clinic Portsmouth and its associated Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit were officially renamed Naval Branch Health Clinic Kittery and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Kittery, Oct.…"

Photo Story: 2026 Trunk-or-Treat event draws hundreds of Fort McCoy community members

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office: "Fort McCoy community members participated in the 2026 Fort McCoy Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 28, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. More than 200 people attended the event that also included 27 trunks filled with candy and spooky fun."

Over 360 USMILGP Personnel Complete Essential Education and Training in FY2026

Defense Security Cooperation Agency: "In fiscal year (FY) 2026, the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) educated and trained more than 360 U.S. Military Group (USMILGP) personnel, including officers, civilians, and spouses, support personnel, and Locally Employed Staff."