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CMSSF: As Space Force Moves Ahead with New Force Generation Model, ‘Unknowns’ Remain The Space Force is moving ahead with personnel changes despite "unknowns," Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna said.

Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.

Air Force Hopes New Scholarship Will Boost Rated Diversity An Air Force scholarship to Aim High Flight Academy gives students 15 hours of flight training to boost their future careers in aviation.

Iranian proxies attack US base in Iraq for the first time in months No U.S. injuries were reported in Tuesday's attack on al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the Pentagon said. But it's the first such attack since April.

Meet the man working to get more veterans in public office Seth Lynn wants to see more former service members in Congress. A founder of the nonpartisan Veterans Campaign, which trains veterans interested in running for office or similar public service, Lyn…

Air Force Warrant Officers to Be Key Link in Digital War with China Air Force officials described the training process for future warrant officers, with a focus on communication, advising, and more.

VA projects $15B shortfall driven by costs for veterans benefits, prescription drugs and a bigger workforce The Department of Veterans Affairs is anticipating a $3 billion budget shortfall through fiscal 2024 from an increase in veterans benefits, and a $12 billion spending gap in 2025 driven by higher costs for prescription drugs and the hiring of more workers.

New Research Finds Blood Cancer Cases at Malmstrom Air Force Base Likely Not 'Due to Chance' The grassroots group Torchlight Initiative said the results show that non-Hodgkin lymphoma is occurring at higher rates and at younger ages than the national average.

Calling small business owners! Do you want to set up shop at the Brookhaven International Festival? We want to hear from you! Send an email to [email protected] for more information.

Participating in the Marietta “Let Freedom Ring” Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2024, are (L-R) Council President Will Seippel, Council VP Legislative Affairs Captain (Retired) Don Giles, NTAG Atlanta sailor BM2 Sanders, NTAG Atlanta sailor ABE2 Rice, and Council Member Sherry Seippel driving. Walking behind the council vehicle (but not shown) participants from NTAG Atlanta were NCC Theodoracopoulos, HMC Wilson, ENS Maxwell Williams, ENS Fletcher Graves, and newest Council Member. (Photo by Anthony Stalcup MDJ Contributor, Jul 4, 2024)”

Historic Graduation in Brazil

📍 Centro de Instrução Almirante Milcíades Portela Alves, Campo Grande, Brazil (July 5, 2024)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Omar Randall, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, presents a coin and award to the female honor graduate during the Juramento à Bandeira, or graduation ceremony, of the Brazilian Marine Corps basic training.

This ceremony marks the historic completion of recruit training by the first 114 women in Brazilian Marine Corps history alongside their male counterparts.

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📸 Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

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Meet officer D. Monroe. He graduated high school locally, enlisted to serve our country for (4) years in the Air Force, then joined MPD in 2021 and has been serving our community since!

We are fortunate to have officers like Monroe choosing Marietta.

Looking for a place to serve with a purpose, on a team that supports you?! We have a few open positions available for officers and civilians…

https://mariettaga.gov/1017/Current-Job-Openings

Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence - D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Beginning Spring 2024, the D’Aniello Institute for Veteran and Military Families EBV-Spark combined with the Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence to form a 10-week business startup program that provides veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs the knowledge and tools they need to grow their business...

Join our team! The Georgia Army National Guard is an organization that helps you serve your community and become part of something bigger than yourself. 💪🇺🇸 Discover new opportunities, build lasting connections, and make a real impact.

Go Dawgs! James Magazine just named the University of Georgia the no. 1 university in the state.

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MISSION | Without weapons, we’re just another airline

The quarterly load competition saw Airmen from the 74th and 75th Fighter Generation Squadrons competing in a fast-paced event to showcase their skills and demonstrate their proficiency and speed in weapons loading! The event highlighted the importance of meticulous preparation and teamwork, crucial for maintaining high standards and performance under pressure.

Senior leaders added a unique element by participating in a head-to-head load competition, reminding everyone of their shared roots.
AND for the first time since 2019, the 75th FGS took home the W!

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📷✍️ by Airman 1st Class Leonid Soubbotine

23d Wing Commander | Air Combat Command | 15th Air Force | 15th AF Command Team

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Ret. Air Force SGT Chris Ferrell and Ret. Army SGT Justin Mathers take a prior to their powerlifting competition during the 2024 .

(Photo by SGT Emilie Lenglain)

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Veteran Gene Calantoc prepares to throw the discus at the 2024 Games field event.

(Photo by CPL Ryan Parr)

Marines Experiment with Next-Generation Logistics During ‘Valiant Shield’ - USNI News How to meet the logistics needs of Marines and sailors in an Indo-Pacific conflict is a major question in how the U.S. could fight in the region and one that seasoned logistical leaders within I Marine Expeditionary Force began to tackle during last month’s Valiant Shield exercise. The joint, bien...

Army graduates its first cohort of new warrant officer recruiters Soldiers in the new military occupational specialty plan to use data to help the Army attract new talent.

He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back. A federal law has forced thousands of disabled veterans to return the separation incentives they received, throwing many into sudden hardship.

This 41-year-old soldier graduated Army basic training after a 20 year break Jason Pelletier, 41, graduated this year from Army Basic Combat Training and will soon finish Combat Medic Advanced Individual Training.

Through a sub-regulatory policy letter published to the Federal Register, the following three cancer types have been included in the list of presumptive diseases:

Male breast cancer.
Urethral cancer.
Cancer of the paraurethral glands.

VA extends presumptions of service-connection for three new cancer types Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is including three new cancer types in the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act.

Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.

Honoring Independence Day

Two hundred and forty-eight years ago, our nation's founders declared freedom with the Declaration of Independence, a document that inspired generations of warriors to uphold its ideals. Today, Marines honor this legacy by remaining vigilant and committed to defending liberty whenever and wherever our nation calls.

Today as we observe Independence Day by engaging with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, concerts, barbecues and casual family gatherings, take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices of U.S. service members past and present, who volunteered to protect our shared American values and independence in alignment with our unit’s motto, “Send Me”.

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