Rapid Alerts

New Exhibit at NYS Military Museum Tells the 20-Year Tale of the Global War on Terror

New York National Guard: "SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York — An exhibit commemorating New Yorkers who fought the Global War on Terror - GWOT in military speak-- officially opened on Thursday, Nov.…"

Singer to Medicolegal Death Investigator - Katherine Grosso

Armed Forces Medical Examiner System: “I feel like this is the most important thing that I have ever done.”

NSAW Establishes Monthly Cleanups Under Adopt-A-Zone Initiative

Naval District Washington: "__NSAW Establishes Monthly Cleanups Under Adopt-A-Zone InitiativeBy MC2 RuKiyah MackNDW Public Affairs __ Washington Navy Yard (NNS) -- Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) is implementing monthly volunteer base cleanup events as part of its…"

DAF announces space medicine identifiers, formalizes specialty

Air Force Medical Service: "Air Force medical personnel with specialized space medicine training will earn special experience identifiers starting Nov. 1, 2026. The Department of the Air Force added special experience identifiers, or SEIs, to its officer and enlisted…"

Military panel finds Army officer guilty of domestic violence during Fort Lee trial

Army Office of Special Trial Counsel: "FORT LEE, Va. — An Army logistics officer was convicted of domestic violence crimes by a military panel during his trial Oct. 26-30 at the Fort Lee courtroom."

Tinker Fire Prevention Shares Tips for a Fire-Safe Holiday Season

72nd Air Base Wing: "As Airmen, civilian employees and their families prepare for holiday gatherings, the Tinker Fire Prevention Branch is sharing practical tips to prevent cooking fires and keep celebrations safe."

Commander Naval Air Forces Chief of Staff visits Fleet Readiness Center Southwest

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest: "CAPT Tim Myers, CNAF Chief of Staff, recently visited Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), where he received a command tour led by Mr. Dave Kelly, FRCSW production director and CAPT Shannon Thompson, FRCSW Commanding Officer."

U.S. Army Air Defenders In Europe Assess C-UAS Interceptor

10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command: "USTKA, Poland — From 02-06 November 2026, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s theater divisional air defense battalion conducted an internal assessment of the FD-1 Interceptor’s counter-uncrewed aerial systems capabilities at the Ustka Training Area,…"

Touchdowns & Trunk-or-Treats: Navy Battles Past Army in Halloween Showdown

Winn Army Community Hospital: "Football tricks and Halloween treats coincided Saturday, Oct. 31, at Savannah’s Memorial Stadium, as two military treatment facilities faced off in the seventh annual Army-Navy flag football championship."

KACC Mental Health Staff Reset and Review Clinical Policies During Daylong Wellness Stand-Down

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center & Fort Meade MEDDAC: "FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md."

NETCOM engages industry to advance innovation, global network modernization

U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command: "FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz."

U.S. Army honors Wisconsin son, killed on an Italian battlefield in WWI

U.S. Army Garrison Italy: "U.S. Army honors Wisconsin son, killed on an Italian battlefield in WWI By Staff Sgt. Richard Cole, U.S. Army Garrison Italy San Donà di Piave, Italy - Lt.…"

Health Facility Planning Agency cases colors, commemorates decades of service

U.S. Army Medical Command: "By Captain Robin T. Cunningham Falls Church, Va."

Brothers in Arms, Cousins by Blood

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island: "Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. - For two cousins, the journey to earning the title of United States Marine is more than a personal challenge."

Fort Buchanan firefighters teach fire safety to Coast Guard preschoolers

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan: "FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Installation U.S. Army civilian firefighters taught preschoolers to recognize firefighters as trusted helpers in emergencies Oct. 9 at the U.S.…"

Annual First Lights Festival scheduled for Dec. 3

Fort Knox: "Fort Knox, Ky. - Fort Knox will kick off the holiday season with its annual First Lights Festival and tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 3 at the gazebo located across from Brooks Field. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m."

48 OSS SERE team trains British Army cadets

48th Fighter Wing: "ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — The 48th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape team visited British Army cadets for a demonstration of survival skills and hands-on training at Carver Barracks, Essex, Oct.…"

Lost in 1951, Korean War Soldier to be Laid to Rest in Illinois

U.S. Army Human Resources Command: "FORT KNOX, Ky. — The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Alfred Platzkoester, missing from the Korean War, will be interred November 11 at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois."

Lost in 1945, WWII Airman Will Be Laid to Rest in Florida

U.S. Army Human Resources Command: "FORT KNOX, Ky. — The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. Leonard J. McNeill, 27, of Orlando, Florida, who died as a prisoner of war during World War II, will be interred Nov. 11 at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Florida."

NETC Builds on Republic of Korea Training Partnership During Pensacola Visit

Naval Education and Training Command: "Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), met with Republic of Korea Navy leaders on Oct. 27, 2026, and delivered remarks aboard ROKS Hansando (ATH-81) during the ship’s first port call at Naval Air Station…"

DeCA honors 251 years of the U.S. Marine Corps

Defense Commissary Agency: "By Tamara Eastman, DeCA Historian Facebook-Friendly version: The Defense Commissary Agency honors the U.S. Marine Corps on its 251st birthday Nov. 10, recognizing the Corps’ enduring legacy and DeCA’s long-standing support for Marines and their…"

Airmen coined for performance at 2026 TAG Match

181st Intelligence Wing: "Master Sgt. Ethan Chesser, mission assurance and antiterrorism program manager with the 181st Security Forces Squadron, earned first place in The Adjutant General’s Match 2026 at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana."

Hohenfels Army Airfield dedicates conference room to late airfield manager

U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria: "USAG BAVARIA — HOHENFELS, Germany - Staff of Hohenfels Army Airfield held a dedication Nov. 4, 2026 of their base operations building conference room to honor their late airfield manager, who died December 2025."

NMHM Scout Day Teaches Lifesaving Skills That Support Military Readiness

National Museum of Health and Medicine: "Knowing how to help someone in an emergency can save lives."

Corps of Engineers, TVA earn national geology award for Chickamauga Lock project

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District: "CHATTANOOGA, Tenn."

Story and Photos by Troy Miller, NNSY Public Affairs Specialist

Norfolk Naval Shipyard: "At NNSY, ensuring these critical backup systems remain in peak operating condition falls on the dedicated artisans of the Diesel Shop (Shop 38 Diesel)."

Walter Reed officers and NCOs put future physicians to the test at Bushmaster

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center: "FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — The drone overhead is small, but its sound is amplified so the students can’t ignore it. Below it, an ambulance team of fourth-year medical students races toward a casualty collection point."

Principles in Motion - Norfolk Naval Shipyard Focuses on Turning Values into Behaviors That Deliver Results

Norfolk Naval Shipyard: "At Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), our mission is clear: repair, modernize, and inactivate the Navy’s warships and training platforms. But how we accomplish that mission matters just as much as what we accomplish."

Shipyard Spotlight: Adrian Morris, Insulation Shop Supervisor Supporting USS Gerald R. Ford Planned Incremental Availability

Norfolk Naval Shipyard: "Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Adrian Morris, an Insulation Shop (Shop 57) Supervisor currently supporting topside and propulsion plant work on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) project, has been with NNSY for 10 years."

Army Guard leaders urge civilian leaders to plan for domestic operations during war

National Guard Bureau: "WASHINGTON — As the Army shifts from the predictable mobilization models of the past to the demands of future large-scale combat, the Army National Guard’s more than 329,000 Soldiers must be prepared to mobilize at scale for war while also serving…"

41st FAB Soldiers Earn ESB Badges

41st Field Artillery Brigade: "GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Soldiers assigned to the 41st Field Artillery Brigade demonstrated their technical proficiency, physical endurance and commitment to excellence during Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) testing in Grafenwoehr, Germany."

Joint effort prepares military housing for incoming families

18th Wing: "KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Group and U.S. Marines worked together over six weeks across Okinawa, Japan, to prepare more than 120 military homes for incoming families, combining maintenance…"

Mustang of the Week: TSgt Wendall Curry

51st Fighter Wing: "Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea - U.S. Air Force Tech."

Navy, NASA withdraw Final EIS

Commander Navy Region Hawaii: "JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The U.S. Navy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) formally withdrew the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) covering Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) and Kokee Park…"

NMCSD NEX Honored with Prestigious Bingham Award for Operational Excellence

Naval Medical Center San Diego: "SAN DIEGO — Rear Adm. (Ret.)"

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

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office: "Costumes, candy, decorated vehicles and plenty of Halloween spirit filled the parking lot at McCoy’s Community Center on Oct. 28 as more than 200 community members gathered for Fort McCoy’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event."

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION AIRSPACE ANNOUNCED OVER WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND

CONR-1AF (AFNORTH and AFSPACE): "TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla."

Grant strengthens family support at Moody AFB

23rd Wing: "MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) at Moody Air Force Base received a $5,000 grant from the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) to support Airmen and their families throughout the deployment cycle."

3rd ID Soldiers receive the Soldier’s Medal

3rd Infantry Division: "FORT STEWART, Ga. — Soldiers of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were honored Nov. 5 for their tremendous courage and decisive response to an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart last year."

Seven of 24 candidates advance after Combat Rescue Officer Phase II screening

355th Wing: "DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Twenty-four Combat Rescue Officer candidates faced a week of grueling physical challenges, demanding water-based exercises and high-pressure evaluations during CRO Phase II screening."

AFGSC expands B-1 pilot training through new aviation initiative

7th Bomb Wing: "DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Air Force Global Strike Command launched a new B-1B Lancer pilot training initiative in Abilene, Texas, during the first week of November 2026."

Eye on Innovation: Shipyard AI Contest Part of Growing AI Trend on the Waterfront

Norfolk Naval Shipyard: "Production Workforce Development Director (Code 900B) John Rowe recently initiated a challenge to the production workforce. He asked, “Who can come up with the best use of AI to make the job easier and positively impact the mission?”

VMFA-115 reactivates as Marine Corps’ newest F-35C squadron

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing: "Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, the “Silver Eagles,” officially reactivated as the Marine Corps’ newest operational F-35C Lightning II squadron during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station…"

Fort Hood recognized for AER campaign excellence following increased donations

Fort Hood Public Affairs Office: "Fort Hood, Texas, - Taking care of Soldiers extends beyond the mission - it means ensuring service members and their families have support when financial challenges arise."

Corps of Engineers waives day-use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District: "NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2026) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that day-use fees at its USACE-operated recreation areas in the Cumberland River Basin are waived Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day."

NSA Annapolis passes regional security assessment, clears path to final evaluation

Naval District Washington: "__NSA Annapolis passes regional security assessment, clears path to final evaluation __ By MC2 RuKiyah Mack, NDW Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md."

U.S. and Colombian armies officially launch joint exercise to strengthen readiness and regional security

U.S. Southern Command: "DORAL, Fla. — U.S. and Colombian armies officially launched Exercise Southern Vanguard 2027 on Nov. 2, bringing together approximately 800 military personnel to strengthen interoperability, readiness, and bilateral security cooperation."

WRAIR participates with NATO on guidelines for blast overpressure

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research: "The Blast-Induced Neurotrauma branch, commonly called BINT, at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research participated in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization working group in support of the new report “Guidelines to Mitigate Military Occupational…"

The Multinational Force-Ukraine

UK Ministry of Defence: "The Coalition of the Willing (CotW) was established in March 2025 at the initiative of the UK and France, to strengthen support for Ukraine and put economic and diplomatic pressure on Russia."

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The USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) host tours for the Navy League Panama and Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá

U.S. Southern Command: "U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) host tours for members of the Navy League Panama and Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá in Amador, Panama, Oct. 30, 2026.…"

Space Force activates special operations component command in Tampa

U.S. Special Operations Command: "U.S. Space Force Special Operations Command activates during a ceremony at U.S. Special Operations Command Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 2, 2026. The activation establishes U.S. SPACEFOR-SOC as the dedicated U.S.…"

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kelly Almeida Policentro de Salud San Isidro Interview

U.S. Southern Command: "U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kelly Almeida, a dental hygienist assigned to Joint Base Andrews Dental Squadron, working with the Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama, speaks about her experiences at Policentro de Salud San Isidro in San Miguelito,…"

U.S. Air Force Cpt. Natalia Morales Dental Policentro de Salud San Isidro Interview

U.S. Southern Command: "U.S. Air Force Cpt."

Sampson County Emergency Services

NWS / NOAA weather: "Evacuation lifted: All evacuation orders related to the methanol tanker fire near Bestwood Lane and Taylors Bridge Highway have been lifted. This includes the 0.5-mile evacuation area. All residents may return home."

AFRICOM leaders attends AFRIDEX in Lagos, Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command: "Defense professionals and leaders from across the globe, including a delegation from U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, attended the Africa International Defence Exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 26 to Oct.…"

NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting 2026: Keynote remarks from the Deputy Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Transportation Command: "Steven G. Bradbury, deputy secretary of transportation, delivers a keynote address at the National Defense Transportation Association-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026.…"

NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting 2026: Roundtable on National Transportation System Wartime Resilience

U.S. Transportation Command: "Stephen M. Carmel, administrator of the Maritime Administration, moderates a roundtable on national transportation system wartime resilience with Coast Guard Rear Adm.…"

NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting 2026: Keynote remarks from the USTRANSCOM Senior Enlisted Leader

U.S. Transportation Command: "Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), delivers a keynote address at the National Defense Transportation Association-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting at the Gaylord Texan…"