Courtesy Audio | U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center | 06.11.2026
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT RONALD J. RICHARDSON JR. The Army stands at a pivotal moment, one defined not by incremental change but by deliberate transformation. At the center of this evolution is a concept often discussed but not always fully understood: workforce optimization. This initiative, tied directly to broader acquisition transformation, is reshaping how the......
Audio by Sgt. Gabriel Villalobos | AFN Daegu | 07.14.2026
U.S. Army 541st Field Feeding Company deploys the Sustained Autonomous Meals system during a training exercise in Pohang, South Korea, July 15, 2026. Autonomous kitchens allow U.S. Army Culinary Specialists more flexibility due to less designated personnel needed to operate the autonomous systems compared to a traditional combat kitchen system. (U.S. Army newscast by SGT Gabriel Villalobos)...
Audio by Sgt. Gregory Menke | AFN Vicenza | 07.01.2026
This audio spot highlights the importance of the Alert mass notification system for the U.S. Army Garrison Italy community. It urges personnel to register their contact details to receive real-time safety updates and directs them to the official garrison website as the primary source for official information....
Audio by Pfc. Tae Won Han | Media Bureau Korea (AFN Pacific) | 06.30.2026
On this Pacific Pulse: Navy Security Forces have conducted active shooter training during Citadel Pacific 2026 in Guam; U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea Marines have conducted live-fire machine gun training during Exercise Rim of The Pacific 2026 in Hawaii; thousands have gathered for the 2026 Okinawa Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who died in the battle of Okinawa in Japan....
Audio by Sgt. Gregory Menke | AFN Vicenza | 07.01.2026
An audio spot reminding the Vicenza Military Community to be proactive with their vehicle registration needs at the Motor Vehicle Registration Office on Caserma Ederle. The spot advises booking appointments online and outlines the required documents for service....
Audio by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chance Hanson | AFN Naples | 06.25.2026
260625-N-JA925-1001 NAPLES, Italy (June 25, 2026) - AFN Naples radio news highlighting the U.S. Air Force 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Deploying to Djibouti and the U.S. Department of War reviewing the NATO 3.0. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chance Hanson)...
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Robledo | AFN Yokosuka | 06.29.2026
The urgent deployment of U.S. Southern Command resources, including search-and-rescue teams and heavy transport helicopters, following two catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela. The critical logistical role the American military is playing to restore damaged airfields and extract survivors amidst rising casualties....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Robledo | AFN Yokosuka | 06.29.2026
Tokyo's plans to develop and deploy autonomous, AI-driven strike submarines as part of a major Pacific defense buildup. These unmanned assets will work alongside manned fleets to address critical personnel shortages and deter maritime advancements from China....
