JANUARY 6, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro named the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer, the future USS Intrepid (DDG 145) aboard the former aircraft carrier which shares its namesake as the Intrepid Museum in New York. DDG 145 honors the skilled, fearless crews of the four previous Navy ships to bear the name. This will be the fifth ship … [Read more...]
Army Provides Financial Programs to Soldiers
JANUARY 6, 2025 – As the new year begins, Soldiers and their Families have a fresh opportunity to take charge of their financial well-being. With a variety of free programs offering education and counseling services, the Army is equipping families with the tools they need to achieve financial readiness and support mission success throughout the year. Financial … [Read more...]
Guard Prepares Response to Winter Storm Blair
JANUARY 6, 2025 - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties and directed the West Virginia National Guard to mobilize personnel to assist local communities and citizens in response to the anticipated impacts of Winter Storm Blair. The Guard is activating approximately 75 personnel for Civil Assistance Teams to … [Read more...]
President Honors Seven Soldiers with Nation’s Top Valor Award
JANUARY 6, 2025 — Three U.S. Soldiers overcame the odds to rescue their comrades against enemy fire and another four fought valiantly against enemy forces. President Joe Biden honored the sacrifices of those seven Soldiers from the Korean and Vietnam Wars in a White House ceremony, presenting the Medal of Honor to the families of six late Soldiers and one living … [Read more...]
Air Force JROTC Awards 194 Scholarships
JANUARY 6, 2025 - Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC has announced the high school cadets who received scholarships to attend an accredited private pilot certificate training program in the summer of 2025 at aviation universities nationwide. More than 1,200 cadets from units around the world applied for one of the 194 AFJROTC Flight Academy scholarships, each valued at … [Read more...]