Story by Sgt. Israel Sheber | 4th Marine Corps District | 03.03.2026
LANSING, Mich.—The depiction of what the “American Dream” is differs from person to person. However, its intrinsic value derives from the collective belief that America offers a chance to earn a better future. Finding methods to convert wishful thinking into a contemporary reality is difficult for many. But not for Umair Ahmed, a Marine Corps poolee with Recruiting Station Lansing, 4th......
Story by Dustin Senger | Blount Island Command | 01.24.2026
Nearly 300 young men and women from across Georgia and Florida tested their physical and mental readiness during a poolee function Jan. 24 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida, where a calm winter morning quickly gave way to sharp commands and rising intensity....
Story by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 10.03.2025
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — Hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing at McConnell Air Force Base has saved the Department of War more than $300,000 in the last fiscal year....
Story by Lt. Arturo Melendez | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | 09.04.2025
GREAT LAKES (NNS) – Seaman Carter Yates graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC), earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Sep. 04, 2025....
Story by John Marciano | Naval Health Research Center | 08.28.2025
Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) is a partner with the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP). The naval internship program places college and university students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers in U.S. Navy laboratories across the country, providing students mentorship and real-world research experience. Eligible students are......
Story by Elijah Leinaar | Commander, Navy Recruiting Command | 08.28.2025
Most recruits arrive at boot camp with little more than a duffel bag and a dream. Seaman Recruit Elizabeth Bell arrived with more than a decade of experience, two professional licenses, and a calling....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Torrey Lee | Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest | 08.20.2025
Just months ago, Erin Chartier stepped into Navy Recruiting Station Silverdale with questions about her future. Now, after completing boot camp and “A” school, she’s back in the same station, not to ask questions, but to answer them. Chartier is supporting Pacific Northwest recruiters as part of the Navy’s Recruiting Assistance Leave Program, a program that allows Sailors to support......
Story by Hayden Hallman | Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling | 08.12.2025
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The sound of rifles snapping into place echoed across a centuries-old stronghold filled with thousands of spectators. Among the precision of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team stood one performer whose city isn’t just a stop on tour. It’s a return home. Senior Airman Crisdean Langan was born and raised in Edinburgh. Just three years ago, he was in the......
