Service members and interagency partners from across the Department of Defense and federal, state, and local organizations gathered September 22, 2025, on Oahu to take part in the five-day Maritime Operations for Bomb Technicians (MOBT) course. The training placed participants in one of the most challenging operating environments, the maritime domain, to strengthen explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities and joint readiness.
A daughter finds acceptance and understanding in the face of loss as a Soldier reflects on a pivotal moment that reshaped her perspective on empathy and forgiveness. After reconnecting with her estranged father during a hospital visit, she began to see him not only as a parent, but as a person shaped by hardship and addiction. That experience sparked a journey of emotional growth, teaching her to process grief, confront unresolved pain, and...
For JPMRC 26-01, the 25th Infantry Division (25ID) leads the training effort in setting up for the exercise, while the 8th Theater Sustainment Command (8TSC) plays a critical role behind the scenes. In preparation for this year’s exercise, 8th TSC played a pivotal role in coordinating the movement of vehicles, platforms, water containers, and sustainment equipment to Big Island of Hawaii and Maui, ensuring every equipment arrived where it...