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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…

  • Celebrating Military Camaraderie: What to Expect at MCON

    Celebrating Military Camaraderie: What to Expect at MCON

    Time might dull memories, but our hearts hold on to the emotions tied to them. Veteran reunions are a testament to this fact. These events, marked by formal ceremonies and informal gatherings, are more than just about reminiscing. They are a space where vets, regardless of age or rank, come together as equals bound by shared experiences. Beyond the tales of bravery, these gatherings also serve a therapeutic purpose. They…

  • Privatized Apartments: A Proven Solution for Single Soldier Housing

    Privatized Apartments: A Proven Solution for Single Soldier Housing

    The number one strategic outcome of the current U.S. Army Installations Strategy is to attract, retain and take care of its people. The condition of Army facilities is central, given that housing and dining facilities are critical components of Soldiers’ experienced quality of life. The U.S. Army is working to identify solutions to improve and modernize housing conditions and fulfill a housing demand that exists for junior enlisted soldiers living…

  • Classified cloud delivers mission essentials, from AI to Security

    Classified cloud delivers mission essentials, from AI to Security

    In a mission-driven environment, the challenge is to ensure operators have access to critical applications and services at the point of need. This is why the cloud is vital to the DoD’s strategies. Beyond data storage, applications, and connectivity, the cloud supports advances in new capabilities that can deliver a powerful advantage. With the right classified cloud, mission leaders can leverage emerging, essential technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI)—for augmenting…

  • When a Patient is Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

    When a Patient is Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

    A breast cancer diagnosis is frightening and complex. Each patient has their own individual experience. Marie Borsellino, RN MSN OCN, urges patients to discuss concerns with their physician team to learn about resources that can help empower them along the journey. “The cancer center has an entire team to address the physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer that begin when a patient is diagnosed,” she says. An…

  • Unlocking Mental and Physical Potential

    Unlocking Mental and Physical Potential

    In the military, service members are conditioned to push their limits, both mentally and physically. This resilience, a cornerstone of military training, has equipped countless veterans with an unmatched discipline and strength. Yet, as we transition to civilian life, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with how to channel that indomitable spirit in new, unfamiliar territories. The transition may bring a series of challenges, but it also…

  • Ultimate Guide to Veterans’ Day Weekend in Las Vegas:

    Ultimate Guide to Veterans’ Day Weekend in Las Vegas:

    Veterans’ Day, a time of remembrance and honor, now welcomes a fresh landmark event in Las Vegas: the inaugural iteration of MCON. But MCON isn’t just another gathering or convention. It’s forged from the hearts and experiences of veterans, specifically crafted for the veteran and military community. What sets MCON apart? It’s an embodiment of the indomitable military spirit and camaraderie. Here, veterans can reconnect, sharing stories and participating in…

  • Veteran Supporters Urging: It’s Time to Apply for PACT Act Benefits

    Veteran Supporters Urging: It’s Time to Apply for PACT Act Benefits

    As the one-year anniversary of the historic PACT Act signing approaches, the Department of Veterans Affairs — with support from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS — is ramping up an already aggressive campaign to deliver the legislation’s promised benefits and increased presumptions to veterans who were exposed to toxins while serving and family members who have lost a loved one to a service-connected illness. The urgency to…

  • IHG® Army Hotels Recognizes Service Members of the Year

    IHG® Army Hotels Recognizes Service Members of the Year

    The Service Members of the Year Awards recognize brave men and women from each branch of service who have displayed exemplary achievement beyond the call of duty. To be considered for this honor, service members must demonstrate a passion, drive and attitude that embodies the spirit of professional excellence. IHG® Army Hotels takes great pride in being a sponsor of this event and celebrating the achievements of these service members.…

  • 3rd Annual Children of Fallen Patriots New York City Gala

    3rd Annual Children of Fallen Patriots New York City Gala

    Children of Fallen Patriots raised $2.9 million to support the college education of Gold Star children at the 3rd Annual NYC Gala which equates to over 469 years of college for Fallen Patriots scholars. On May 24, 2023, 660 guests gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan to honor Gold Star families and the courageous servicemen and servicewomen who have fallen defending the United States. To mark this year’s 2023…

  • You can help provide adapted homes to injured Veterans

    You can help provide adapted homes to injured Veterans

    Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our…

  • SOCOM athlete calls Warrior Games ‘life changing’

    SOCOM athlete calls Warrior Games ‘life changing’

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. For LTC Anthony Smith, being part of Team SOCOM, adaptive sports, and the DoD Warrior Games has been “life-changing.” During his deployment to Iraq in 2010, Smith was injured when a grenade struck his vehicle. Then in 2014, Smith was injured again while training at Hunter Army Airfield…

  • SOCOM’s ‘Mr. fix it’ takes challenges head on

    SOCOM’s ‘Mr. fix it’ takes challenges head on

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. CMSgt (Ret) Louis Orrie medically retired from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command in 2016 after thirty years of service. During his extensive career, Orrie worked in various roles, from PaveLow and PaveHawk Gunner to Instructor and Loadmaster for multiple aircraft, eventually retiring as the Command Functional…

  • Resiliency defines SOCOM athlete’s journey

    Resiliency defines SOCOM athlete’s journey

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. Master Sergeant Ivan Morera serves as an Army Special Forces Medic. He has served in the Army since 2001 and was a part of the invasion of Iraq in 2003. During this deployment, Morera saw a Special Forces team and said to himself, “I want to do that.”…

  • Warrior Games serves as homecoming for SOCOM athlete

    Warrior Games serves as homecoming for SOCOM athlete

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. This year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge will be a homecoming for retired MAJ Erik Lewis. In 2014 Lewis graduated with his Master of Science degree from the San Diego State University Homeland Security program on the deck of the USS Midway as his friends and family watched. Lewis…

  • Dedication and determination

    Dedication and determination

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. Staff Sergeant (Retired) Adam Foutz will compete for the first time in this year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge. However, Foutz’s story of dedication and determination to accomplish this goal begins in 2015 when, after nine years of service, he was medically retired while assigned to the Marine Raider…

  • Finding new purpose after surviving explosion on the Bohomme Richard

    Finding new purpose after surviving explosion on the Bohomme Richard

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. Retired Operations Specialist 1st Class Travis “Jigsaw” Wyatt was the Officer of the Deck on the USS Fitzgerald on July 12, 2020. It was docked at Naval Base San Diego on the opposite side of the pier from the USS Bonhomme Richard. On that fateful day, there was…

  • Treating the whole soldier

    Treating the whole soldier

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. FORT BRAGG, NC; – Staff Sgt Robert Ellison is a career Soldier having spent 30 years in the Army. He’s seen a lot of change over the years, and he says it’s change for the better especially when it comes to caring for Soldiers. The Army Recovery Care…

  • Team Army member says going to the SRU wasn’t the end…

    Team Army member says going to the SRU wasn’t the end…

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. As an Army Medic, Staff Sgt. Jewel Lewis saw a lot. Her scenery changed last October when she was assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) in San Antonio, Texas after medical issues including a PTSD diagnosis. “The Army saw fit for me to take this time and…

  • In the Army Recovery Care program, you have one job

    In the Army Recovery Care program, you have one job

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. In the Army Recovery Care Program, Soldiers have one job…to get better. Capt. Veronica Jones worried about having enough leave to be able enter a Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) and take the time to recover from injuries from deployments and an underlying illness. She soon discovered that her…

  • Army Colonel with breast cancer says it’s ok to take a knee

    Army Colonel with breast cancer says it’s ok to take a knee

    Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. FORT BRAGG NC, – Col Theresa Lewis, a registered nurse in the army, spent the last 29 years taking care of Soldiers. “I was a private at Fort Stewart and my dream was to return to Fort Stewart to retire there.” She did come back to Fort Stewart…

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