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    Commercial imaging companies solved the data access problem; now they must tackle reliability. – Clone

    Commercial Earth observation (EO) has largely solved the access problem. Defense and national security organizations can now task commercial satellites with speed and scale unimaginable a decade ago. But access is not the same as reliability.…

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    Defending the Edge: Proven Air Defense for the Modern Fight

    From Ukraine to Iran, recent conflicts have underscored how profoundly low-cost, proliferated and adaptable aerial threats are reshaping the modern battlefield. Small drones and one-way attack systems are compressing decision timelines, stressing traditional defenses and exposing…

  • Healing Doesn’t End With the Veteran

    Healing Doesn’t End With the Veteran

    When Army veteran Chris Eaton attended Operation Warrior Resolution’s (OWR) Men’s Veteran Retreat earlier this year, he had been on a healing journey for several years. Following his military service, Chris dedicated himself to understanding the lasting effects of combat, PTSD, and loss. Over the previous two years, he worked with more than 40 mental…

  • Honoring 25 Years of Service Through Opportunity

    Honoring 25 Years of Service Through Opportunity

    As America commemorates the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Tunnel to Towers Foundation is reflecting on a promise that has guided its mission from the very beginning: to Never Forget the sacrifices made by our nation’s military members, first responders, and their families. Throughout 2026, the Foundation is marking this milestone through nationwide initiatives…

  • Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance

    Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance

    USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York Many service members are automatically enrolled in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and then rarely think about it again. Early in a career, that may be understandable. A young single service member with no dependents, no mortgage, and limited financial obligations may be…

  • Military Thriving™ Change Forum at Georgetown: A Call to Service

    Military Thriving™ Change Forum at Georgetown: A Call to Service

    On October 23, 2024 Georgetown University and ZeroMils will co-host the first national Change Forum of its kind, bringing together senior leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, in an effort to improve military recruitment. This is not your typical convening — the Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown is a nationwide, private sector-led effort that will result in actions and impact at the local level. In addition…

  • Our Military Kids Celebrates 20 Years with Military Family Ovation

    Our Military Kids Celebrates 20 Years with Military Family Ovation

    OAKTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, celebrated 20 years of enhancing military family wellbeing at Our Military Kids Ovation, an event honoring two decades of supporting the children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and post-9/11, combat-injured or ill Veterans. Made possible by presenting sponsor USAA, Our Military Kids Ovation was held on Sept.…

  • From concept to capability: The evolution of the V-22 Osprey

    From concept to capability: The evolution of the V-22 Osprey

    The long-standing fascination with tiltrotor technology lies in its remarkable ability to transition from helicopter to fixed-wing mode. However, that is merely the beginning – and only the most outwardly apparent demonstration – of its distinctive capabilities. To fully appreciate the value of tiltrotor aircraft like the V-22 Osprey, it’s necessary to understand its evolution, the versatility it offers, and its crucial role in military operations. Birth of an Osprey…

  • Healing Warriors and Their Families

    Healing Warriors and Their Families

    Results from the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report show that 6,392 veterans died as a result of suicide. The same report showed that veteran suicide is the second-leading cause of death for veterans under 45-years-old. During the month of September, it’s crucial to raise awareness to end the tragedy of veteran suicide through National Suicide Awareness Month. Veteran Non-profit and 501c3, Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), helps veterans get…

  • Lessons from flight: How a Top Gun veteran takes control of his CLL

    Lessons from flight: How a Top Gun veteran takes control of his CLL

    As a veteran Top Gun Radar Intercept Officer (RIO), Bruce Wright prioritizes discipline in all aspects of life. As a Naval Flight Officer (NFO), Bruce had to know his pre-flight checklist like the back of his hand, and he took the same initiative and discipline as a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) to understand his disease inside and out and advocate for CLL patients like himself to do the…

  • TAPS Gives Military and Veteran Survivors a Voice on Capitol Hill

    TAPS Gives Military and Veteran Survivors a Voice on Capitol Hill

    Behind each devastating death in the military community is a family left to grieve an immense loss. Standing behind these military and veteran survivors is the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the national nonprofit organization that has — for 30 years — been the trusted source for immediate and peer-based emotional support, assistance in accessing benefits, and survivor advocacy. TAPS works closely with the survivors it serves, members of…

  • WW2 veteran and daughter share memories in Fisher House

    WW2 veteran and daughter share memories in Fisher House

    At 104, David G. Perez is living a long life full of devotion to his family and his country. Born March 1, 1920, he grew up with a large extended family on a ranch owned by his grandfather in California and joined the Army in 1941. He trained in California where they had to train on wooden weapons and chalkboards instead of real equipment. “They shipped out from San Francisco,…

  • IHG® Army Hotels Celebrates 15 Years of Success

    IHG® Army Hotels Celebrates 15 Years of Success

    IHG® Army Hotels is celebrating 15 years of providing the finest accommodations and hospitality for the military community. Since 2009, we’ve redefined what on-post lodging can be. Under the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, we’ve partnered with Rest Easy to build new hotels and renovate existing properties so that our guests can experience the same quality they expect from our hotel brands off post. We’ve spent more than $1…

  • Warrior Games 2024 Roster

    Warrior Games 2024 Roster

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  • Serving the Greatest Nation: Reflections of a Soldier for Life

    Serving the Greatest Nation: Reflections of a Soldier for Life

    By: Robert Hastings As the sun rises on June 14, 2024, marking the 249th birthday of the United States Army, I find myself reflecting on my four decades of military service to this great nation. From dusty training grounds to foreign battlefields to disaster relief and homeland security missions, I’ve witnessed the resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the American Soldier. But what does it truly mean to serve the…

  • Why the Coast Guard Foundation Matters

    Why the Coast Guard Foundation Matters

    As the United States’ maritime guardian, the U.S. Coast Guard stands as an impressive force dedicated to protecting our shores, enforcing maritime laws, and responding to emergencies at sea. First and foremost, the Coast Guard ensures the safety and prosperity of the nation through its many missions, including search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and drug interdiction. They are the first responders during natural disasters, facilitators of maritime trade and…

  • Our Military Kids® Celebrates 20 Years with a Refreshed Brand Identity

    Our Military Kids® Celebrates 20 Years with a Refreshed Brand Identity

    Our Military Kids unveils revitalized branding to celebrate the next chapter of enhancing military family wellbeing. Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, is excited to announce the completion of a new brand strategy and visual identity refresh to celebrate the next chapter in the organization’s 20-year history of enhancing military family wellbeing. The refresh includes an updated logo, branding, and a…

  • The Heart of Volunteering: A Reflection on the Warrior Games

    The Heart of Volunteering: A Reflection on the Warrior Games

    The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games, which is an annual celebration of the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured military members, is not just a sports event; it’s a beacon of hope and recovery. For volunteers, it’s also a chance to be a part of something inspiring and amazing. The 2024 Warrior Games, set to take place from June 21-30 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex…

  • Adaptive sports take your mind off your problems.

    Adaptive sports take your mind off your problems.

    FORT LIBERTY, NC., — For a six foot-five infantryman, Staff Sgt. Abel Baez’s pain is just something he dealt with for quite a long time. “I’m infantry… we go by the motto if you got pain drink water – if you still have pain drink more water.” All joking aside, Baez explained how he dealt with years of pain from an ACL and meniscus tear that was surgically fixed but…

  • OS2 Tiffany Clark

    OS2 Tiffany Clark

    OS2 Tiffany Clark joined the military intending to dedicate 20 years of service to her country. She had a tumultuous upbringing and was unhoused at the time of her enlistment. The Navy offered her the security she craved, and she thrived. Around 2016, she tore her ACL, made a full recovery, and returned to duty. In 2021, her command played a game of COVID-safe no-touch ultimate frisbee for PT, though…

  • HMCM (FMF) Steven “Steve” Flemming

    HMCM (FMF) Steven “Steve” Flemming

    HMCM (FMF) Steve Flemming joined the Navy fresh out of high school. He joked that he joined for the money, but upon reflection, it was more than that. “I look back now, and it was the recruiter himself, whom I have since connected with, and is now a retired MMC. He was pretty direct and professional in how he talked about the Navy and all the travel that could come…

  • MA2 Kyle “Higgy” Higginbotham

    MA2 Kyle “Higgy” Higginbotham

    MA2 Kyle “Higgy” Higginbotham, is quick with the “dad jokes” during morning muster at Adaptive Sports camps. A native of Leesburg, Fla., he is often in bright spirits around his fellow adaptive-sports athletes. “I give off a persona that I’m okay, but my accident really did affect me. Navy Wounded Warrior helped me take my guard down and come to terms with my injuries.” On October 28, 2021, while stationed…

  • Honoring Military Members with Vacation Savings

    Honoring Military Members with Vacation Savings

    Military members (and their families) deserve affordable and memorable vacations. That’s where Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) comes in—a free membership travel club exclusively for military heroes. What is AFVC? AFVC is a free membership travel club for active military, veterans, U.S. Department of Defense-affiliated personnel, and their families. It offers up to 60% off hotel stays and resort accommodations worldwide, starting at just $57 per night. Fred Walz, an…

  • MSAN to offer second leadership development training this fall

    MSAN to offer second leadership development training this fall

    There’s a leader in every military spouse. At Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN), we wholeheartedly believe this statement, so we created a unique program designed to nurture and strengthen military spouses’ leadership potential: the Military Spouse Leadership Development Program (MSLDP). This free, virtual program teaches military spouses the fundamentals of leadership, service, advocacy, and mentorship with the expectation that the graduates will share their expertise within their communities and make…

  • Webcast: Higher Education After the Service

    Webcast: Higher Education After the Service

    This event happened on April 30, 2024 When they leave the service, many veterans take advantage of benefits such as the GI Bill to earn a college degree, build upon their existing education or gain certifications that will help them in their chosen civilian career. But navigating all of the options can be confusing and time-consuming. Veterans have to decide what education they want to pursue, what their benefits will…

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