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U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Kurt Callas, left, and Spc. Stephanie Berry, right, both practical nursing specialists (68C) assigned to the 303rd Field Hospital, tour the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Nursing as prospective students for the new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) bridging program, April 22, 2026. The program allows qualified Army LPNs to build on their military training and pursue a BSN through an accelerated, four-semester pathway. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Fritz)

UMSL launches first-of-its-kind Army LPN-to-BSN bridge program to strengthen Army Reserve nursing pipeline and readiness

April 27, 2026 — 0 Comments

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew with Bravo Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, dumps water with a Bambi Bucket during the wildfire suppression efforts in Pineland, Georgia, April 25, 2026. Defense plays an integral role in declared emergencies by providing a versatile and ready force capable of responding to natural and manmade disasters across the United States. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jordan McNeal)

National Guard News

South Georgia Wildfires Reignite Georgia DoD Partnerships

April 27, 2026 — 0 Comments

SGT Zachariah Clark, the only medic on scene, credits training, teamwork, and quick action for saving lives after a bear attack during a land navigation exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

11th Airborne Division Medic Leads Life-Saving Response After Bear Attack in Alaska

April 27, 2026 — 0 Comments

Soldiers and mentors gather after their morning of hunting at Fort Rucker during the installation’s inaugural Commanding General’s Turkey Hunt, April 25, 2026. The event brought together first‑time hunters and experienced outdoorsmen to strengthen camaraderie and build confidence among first‑time hunters.

Fort Rucker hosts inaugural Commanding General’s Turkey Hunt

April 26, 2026 — 0 Comments

A U.S. Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Station Astoria, Oregon, conducts takeoff and hoist iteration in a hover as ground crew members, made up of Flight Medics, Search and Rescue Corpsmen, and Rescue Swimmers, train with simulated patients at the Sandy River Airport, Sandy, Oregon, on April 10, 2026.

Coast Guard News

Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger offshore Oahu 

April 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Lalor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Denice Malave, senior enlisted advisor of the 21st TSC, Sgt. Daniel T. Beltran, a bridge crewmember assigned to the 809th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Brigade, and German military leaders pose for a photo following a Soldier’s Medal ceremony at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 24, 2026.

Soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for rescuing woman from Danube River

April 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

From right, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Charles Zingrone, 177th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) fuels management flight chief, receives a Bronze Star medal from Col. Matthew Vanderschuere, 177th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group commander, during a presentation ceremony for Zingrone at the 177th POL facility, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, April 17, 2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Connor Taggart)

National Guard News

New Jersey Air National Guard Airman receives Bronze Star medal during ceremony at the 177th Fighter Wing

April 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

Fort Leonard Wood drill sergeants sentenced to prison for engaging in sexual relationships with trainees under their supervision

April 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

While unauthorized drones in restricted airspace can halt firefighting air operations, the Forest Service is increasingly incorporating uncrewed aerial systems in wildfire operations. From 2019 to 2025 the Forest Service has increased drone flights by 2,483% on active incidents (Forest Service photo by Dirk Giles)

Joint Forces News

Busy airspace: Record number of consumer drones are keeping firefighters grounded

April 24, 2026 — 0 Comments