DEL RIO, Texas – North Dakota Army National Guardsmen rescued migrants from drowning while crossing the Rio Grande March 22.
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman grew up watching NASCAR on Sundays with his father. Being from Southwestern Illinois, the opportunity to see and feel the speed and fury at an actual race seemed near impossible. On April 24, at Talladega Superspeedway, Brockman…
The civilian and military leaders of America's special operations forces have combined to issue the new Special Operations Forces Vision and Strategy to guide the force into the future.
When two American pilots were downed in enemy territory toward the end of the Vietnam War, numerous attempts to rescue them by other aircraft failed. That’s when Navy Lt. Thomas Rolland Norris was called in to lead a ground team to find them. Both missions were a success, and they earned the…
Logistics can be an extreme challenge for a military. On the top of the list of critical items is fuel, whether it's for heating, mobility, or… Read moreSolar-hybrid systems make logistical impact on JBER
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, appeared today before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) an… Read moreChairman of Joint Chiefs Opposes Delisting Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Organization
Stinger and Javelin missiles, along with unmanned aerial systems and other defensive materiel are being rushed into Ukraine, according to a De… Read moreU.S. Supplying Ukraine With Defensive Weapons as Rapidly as Possible, Says Defense Official
America's top military officer told the House Armed Services Committee that the world is getting more unstable, "and the potential for signifi… Read morePotential for Great Power Conflict 'Increasing,' Milley Says
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Matter of Faith
Many years ago, a scholar was traveling on his way to give an important lecture at university when the rain began to fall in torrents. Read moreGrab an oar – and live life to the fullest
Behind every chaplain at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a chaplain assistant – someone ready and willing to bridge the gap between enlist… Read moreChaplain assistant works on ‘most complex weapons’
Something big was happening in the wilderness around the Jordan River about 2,000 years ago. It was a big deal and had the attention of the pe… Read moreAdvent brings freedom, even from abuse
One of my favorite passages of scriptures is Psalm 23. Read moreA good shepherd cares for each of his sheep
Briefs & Annoucements
This year’s Combined Federal Campaign is scheduled to kick off Oct. 1, and its theme “Show Some Love,” although unchanged from last year, has … Read moreCombined Federal Campaign kicks off
Army 1st Lt. Tyler Scheppler, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, is authorized to make disposition of personal effects of Warrant Officer Chadri… Read moreDisposition of effects
The online store at ShopMyExchange has been upgraded, and will allow veterans to shop beginning Nov. 11. Read moreOnline Exchange upgrade