Story by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman | 47th Flying Training Wing | 10.13.2023
It was a transformative moment in military history when the Army initiated training for its pioneering War Dog Program, commonly referred to as the "K-9 Corps." This groundbreaking development, according to American Humane Society, marked the inaugural inclusion of Military Working Dogs (MWD) within the ranks of the U.S. Armed Forces....
Story by Emily Hileman | Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office | 09.28.2023
Now that Hurricane Idalia is safely in our rearview mirror and minimal damage was done to the Palmetto State, many are preparing for the typical fall activities, but Tropical Storm Philippe is stirring in the Atlantic and the National Hurricane Center is tracking at least two other systems in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic. “There are 65 days left in the hurricane season,” said Ray......
Story by Sgt. David Campos-Contreras | U.S. Army Central | 09.25.2023
The 1-143rd Infantry Regiment, Texas National Guard, and their experience working with partner forces during exercise Bright Star 23....
Story by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee | 3rd Marine Logistics Group | 02.02.2023
The feeling of despair becomes overwhelming as darkness set in. The sound of bullets whizzing past, and distant screams of agony surround the area. The world is in pure chaos. Amidst this chaos, U.S. Navy chaplains are expected to keep their heads clear and fulfill their duty of tending to their Marines and Sailors in the most challenging of conditions....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 09.30.2022
An array of disasters, such as hurricanes, cyclones, massive wildfires, heat waves, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and mud slides, now seem to be everyday risks. So, how should you prepare for an evacuation affecting your family and pets? Or even losing your home? TRICAREN can help....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 07.08.2022
When disaster strikes – like massive wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes or floods – military hospitals and clinics need to be prepared....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 07.07.2022
How should you prepare for an evacuation affecting your family and pets? Or even losing your home? Start by creating a basic disaster emergency kit and create a plan to get back together as a family in the event of a disaster. Watching this disaster preparedness video can help you create your kit....
Story by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Campos | 18th Wing | 06.11.2021
Have you ever wondered who keeps Kadena Air Base safe through planning, preparing, responding and recovering from hazards? The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Emergency Management Flight is tasked to do just that. Here on Kadena, one of the most prominent hazards EM prepares for yearly is typhoons, explained Senior Airman Tristen Kientz, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and......
