DECEMBER 27, 2024 - New York National Guard Army and Air Force Honor Guards are expected to provide military funeral honors at more than 8,700 graveside services by the time 2024 ends on Tuesday, Dec. 31. As of Dec. 20, the 116 New York Army National Guard Soldiers who serve on eight regional honor guard detachments, had conducted 6,659 military funeral honors across the … [Read more...]
DoD Participates in Vietnam Defense Expo 2024
DECEMBER 27, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Dec. 19-22, 2024. Spanning over 25,000 square meters, the event brought together more than 200 exhibitors from over 50 countries, drawing more than 150,000 attendees. The expo offered a platform to strengthen military-to-military ties and … [Read more...]
AIT Students First to See ‘Six Triple Eight’
DECEMBER 27, 2024 — Tears were shed and cheers erupted from Advanced Individual Training students in attendance during the screening of the film “Six Triple Eight” Dec. 10, 2024, at the Beaty Theater. The film, directed by Tyler Perry and distributed by Netflix, tells the story of a World War II unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, led and commanded by Lt. … [Read more...]
Marines Distribute Mail Through the Holidays
DECEMBER 27, 2024 – U.S. Marines and master labor contractors with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Postal increased working hours to distribute mail to service members and civilian personnel on Camp Foster from November to December 2024. To match the inrush of gifts for the holiday season for all post offices, the Postal Operations Center and … [Read more...]
Strengthening Florida’s Front Line
DECEMBER 27, 2024 — The Florida Air National Guard plays a vital role in supporting both state and federal missions, ranging from responding to local emergencies to deploying for overseas military operations. As the demand for skilled personnel increases, the Florida Air National Guard's recruiting team is committed to finding the right individuals to fulfill these critical … [Read more...]