A timelapse captures Arlington National Cemetery as wreaths rest on headstones following the annual wreath-laying observance in Arlington, Va., Dec. 13, 2025. The display honors the service and sacrifice of those laid to rest on the sacred grounds and reflects the nation’s enduring commitment to remembering its fallen. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Pritchett, adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard, addressed Alabama lawmakers during a Military Appreciation Day ceremony in Montgomery, honoring six Airmen killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq and emphasizing the Guard’s continued mission readiness. He reflected on the personal impact of the loss, highlighted ongoing deployments, and stressed the need for sustained investment in personnel, training and...
From the sidewalks of Georgetown to the trails of Rock Creek Park, signs of renewal are taking shape under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission — a coordinated federal, local, and military effort focused on improving public safety and restoring the District’s most recognizable spaces.
Launched in August 2025, the initiative brings together multiple agencies, including the Department of the Interior, the Department of Homeland Security,...
