Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform at the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 1-23, 2025. The Drill Team strengthened partnerships between the U.S. Air Force and U.S. allies by emphasizing the camaraderie and mutual respect among partner nations. The tattoo brought hundreds of performers together for a cross-cultural exchange using music and military drill performances to foster partnerships. The Drill Team performs more than 100 times a year at various events, such as national sporting events and international tattoos, showcasing the Air Force’s readiness and focusing on excellence. (U.S. Air Force video by Hayden Hallman)
For U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Capri Vasquez, first sergeant for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Fort Belvoir, Va., suicide prevention hits close to home. She has dealt with both the personal experience of her 17-year-old son attempting to take his own life, as well as the professional intervention of a colleague’s public suicide.
Many retired service members struggle with finding a way to lead a purposeful life after
dedicating years to military service. Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant
Fredrick Edison discovered his way to find purpose while continuing to support the
military community.
For U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Capri Vasquez, first sergeant for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Fort Belvoir, Va., suicide prevention hits close to home. She has dealt with both the personal experience of her 17-year-old son attempting to take his own life, as well as the professional intervention of a colleague’s public suicide.
Many retired service members struggle with finding a way to lead a purposeful life after
dedicating years to military service. Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant
Fredrick Edison discovered his way to find purpose while continuing to support the
military community.
