U.S. Soldiers and civilians from across the Fort McCoy Community participate in Armed Forces Day at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 16, 2026. Fort McCoy hosts Armed Forces Day each year, welcoming members of the surrounding community to visit the installation, learn about military life, and see firsthand what Soldiers do on base. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Avery Cunningham)
FORT HOOD, Texas — For National Guard soldiers like Spc. Keara Conn, mission readiness is more than a buzzword — it’s a mindset forged through training, mentorship and an understanding of how split-second decisions affect lives. A native of Brewster, New York, Conn recently became certified in Theater Missile Warning (TMW) operations — a key component of the Army’s air and missile defense (AMD) enterprise. This is no small feat for...
FORT HOOD, Texas — For National Guard Soldiers like Spc. Keara Conn, mission readiness is more than a buzzword — it’s a mindset forged through training, mentorship and an understanding of how split-second decisions affect lives. A native of Brewster, New York, Conn recently became certified in Theater Missile Warning (TMW) operations — a key component of the Army’s air and missile defense (AMD) enterprise. This is no small feat for...
