The Hawaii Army National Guard's 111th Army Band held a change of command and retirement ceremony where Chief Warrant Officer 5 Curtis Y. Hiyane after 28 years in command of the unit and 43 years of service, relinquished command to Warrant OfficerClement K. Zhang.
Holiday shout-outs from the wings within the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.
Joint Task Force-National Capital Region provided full military honors to the late Richard B. Cheney who passed away on Nov. 3, 2025. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President from 2001 to 2009 and 17th U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1989 to 1993.
Marine Corps General Mahoney was sworn in as the 13th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 2025. In this capacity, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer. Gen. Mahoney graduated from Holy Cross in June 1987. He completed The Basic School (TBS) and Infantry Officer Course (IOC) at Quantico, Virginia in 1988.
More than 700 participants run, walk and ruck march during the 14th annual March for the Fallen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20, 2025. The March for the Fallen is hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard and honors and remembers the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This event brings together Gold Star Families, military...
U.S. and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange Aug. 17, 2025, at Wing 1 in Korat, Thailand. The event, built on year-round planning through the State Partnership Program, underscores shared learning and strengthens defense ties between the two nations. Activities are taking place at multiple locations across Thailand.
The bilateral engagement, running...
Operation Ironclad is a MEF-wide initiative designed to reinforce discipline and adherence to standards in preparation for competition and conflict. The operation aims to suppress complacency and improve warfighting readiness by empowering Marines and Sailors at all levels to execute their duties with precision, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
