By Bryant Harris, Defense News
President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley to lead U.S. forces in Africa, teeing him up to become the first Black four-star Marine Corps general.
Continue reading Biden nominates Marine general as next commander of US forces in Africa
by Rachel Cohen, Yahoo News
Enlisted airmen and guardians in more than 60 career fields can earn some extra cash this year by extending their time in the service — a much broader retention push than in 2021. Continue reading More enlisted airmen, guardians are eligible for bonus pay as staffing needs grow
by Sarah Sicard, MilitaryTimes
Rockstar has become the latest in a string of energy drink companies to add a hemp-infused beverage to their offerings, so consumers can chill out while they rage. Continue reading Can soldiers consume CBD energy drinks?
By Angelica Stabile, FOX News
High school senior Noble Rasmussen intends to serve his country well — and all five U.S. military academies seem to agree. Continue reading Nebraska teen accepted to all five military academies; sets out to serve America
By Bradley Bennett, Cincinnati News
In Pasadena, Maryland, Retired Army Capt. Kyle Butters could be seen running and carrying an American flag for an important cause last weekend. “This flag has been everywhere from Afghanistan (to) Kuwait (to) Turkey,” Butters said. Continue reading Retired Army captain runs 44 miles in effort to raise awareness for veterans’ mental health
By Brady Rhoades
Mention Top Gun and most everyone thinks of Tom Cruise. But did you know there’s a real Top Gun program for fighter pilots? It’s safe to say most naval aviators do; most civilians don’t. Continue reading Meet The ‘Godfather of Top Gun’
By Leo Shane III, Air Force Times
U.S. Park Police officials have agreed to resume escorts for Honor Flight events around the nation’s capital, continuing a tradition that had been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Park Police to resume escorts for Honor Flight visits around Washington, D.C.
To kick off Military Appreciation Month, hundreds of dignitaries, veterans, volunteers, supporters and leadership of the Honor Flight Network will gather at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the organization’s milestone of bringing 250,000 veterans to our Nation’s Capitol to visit the memorials that honor their service and sacrifice on May 3rd. Continue reading Honor Flight Network Celebrates Milestone of Bringing 250,000 Veterans to Nation’s Capital on May 3 Event
By Dana Thiede, Kare 11 NBC
Vowing to make good on Minnesota’s duty to “protect and support” those who have served in the military, Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday signed the new state Veterans Bill into law. Continue reading New Minnesota Veterans Law promises to ‘protect and support’ those who served
On our special milestone 30th Military Makeover, we are proud to be honoring not one, but two deserving veterans on our upcoming season, and a love story unlike any we’ve told before! Continue reading Military Makeover: Meet Our New Military Makeover Family
