U.S. service members with the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard and family members of former President Jimmy Carter arrive at the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 2025. Carter, who was also a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his humanitarian efforts, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of … [Read more...]

JANUARY 7, 2025 — The U.S. Army Esports Gaming Trailer visits local high schools to engage student-gamers about leveraging their gaming skills to build professional careers in service, January 8 – 13. The Esports Gaming Experience contains gaming towers and chairs equipped with the latest games for multi-platform competitive gaming, designed to help students and working … [Read more...]

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks in the mess hall at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) DECEMBER 5, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today called on the next generation of Army officers to lead with courage and unwavering commitment to … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – The 97th Aviation Troop Command has been known for its air superiority for decades. Being one of few National Guard units to originally field the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the 1st Battalion 211th Aviation Regiment, Air Pirates are receiving a total of 24 new model AH-64E Apache Guardian aircraft which will increase overall aerial lethality. “The … [Read more...]

U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, pose for a group photo within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 15, 2024. The riggers moved bundles of blood and essential supplies in support of humanitarian aid operations within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo) NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - The … [Read more...]