Story by Timothy Sandland | 102nd Intelligence Wing | 09.01.2023
1st. Lt. Joseph G. Izzea was honored by the 102nd Intelligence Wing during a rededication ceremony Sept. 1, 2023., Izzea tragically lost his life in service to the nation as the result of an aircraft collision in 1958....
Story by Ivry Artis | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 12.19.2020
Cadence Smeltzer, an 11-year-old military child at Langley Air Force Base, raised funds to sponsor over 1,100 wreaths at Yorktown National Cemetery for National Wreaths Across America Day in Yorktown, Virginia, Dec. 19, 2020....
Story by Norman Shifflett | Fort Carson Public Affairs Office | 10.14.2020
The Fort Carson Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Fallen Heroes Family Center Oct. 14, 2020....
Story by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pavao | 492d Special Operations Wing | 01.30.2020
For those of us who have never lost a family member in the service of our nation, we cannot fathom the anguish of such a tragedy and the strength it takes to carry on....
Courtesy Story | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 08.13.2019
Staff Sgt. Wesley L. Kroenung was 24 years old when he made the commitment to join the United States Marine Corps and become a Marine Corps combat cameraman. Before long, Kroenung found himself storming the shores of Tarawa, where he would ultimately make the greatest sacrifice by laying down his life for his country....
Story by Senior Airman Abbigayle Williams | 90th Missile Wing | 03.22.2019
An empty kennel with a bowl and leash were placed on the stage during the memorial. The kennel remains empty as a reminder of the sacrifice, bravery and dedication to the duty Military Working Dog Nemo had. The now unused leash and collar on top is a symbol of freedom Nemo has as he roams free with his fellow K-9s, as this world no longer binds him....
Story by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey | 377th Air Base Wing | 03.18.2019
The Maltz Challenge honors U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Maltz, a Pararescueman who was killed in action in 2003 in Afghanistan while responding to a combat-rescue call. Originally, the Maltz Challenge was organized to support Maltz’s family after his death, but has since evolved into a national event where people across the nation do the same workout in honor of the fallen hero....
Story by Staff Sgt. Victor Joecks | 17th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Section | 10.22.2017
Selfless service defined the life, career and death of First Sgt. Charleston Hartfield, who served with the 100th Quartermaster Company, 17th Special Troops Battalion, 17th Sustainment Brigade, and as a Las Vegas Metro police officer....
