FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar L. Sprague, 22, killed during the Korean War, will be interred Sept. 3 at Evergreen Cemetery in his hometown of Milbridge, Maine. Bragdon Kelley Funeral Home will perform graveside services preceding the interment.| DVIDS
Overhead, the roar of jets cuts through the Alaskan sky. On the ground, thousands of service members test their readiness for tomorrow’s threats. This is Northern Edge, an exercise designed to sharpen combat readiness and strengthen America’s defense posture in the Indo-Pacific.| DVIDS
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Capt. Rob Garis, from Neptune Beach, Florida, relieved Capt. Dale Klein, from Fredericksburg, Texas, as commodore of Submarine Squadron (CSS) 19 during a change of command ceremony held at the United States Naval Undersea Museum, Aug. 19, 2025. Rear Adm. Todd Figanbaum, deputy director of strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning at U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), served as guest speaker.| DVIDS
On the banks of the North Fork Clearwater River, a new chapter is being written for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most important hydropower resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, in partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), has taken a key step toward expanding the Dworshak Dam powerhouse with a fourth generating unit.| DVIDS
DOHA, Qatar - In the current landscape, the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) pervades virtually every facet of our daily lives. It is being used in autonomous driving vehicles, enhanced facial recognition software, and optimizing marketing and social media campaigns. The military is starting to see the advantages of machine learning on land, sea, air, space and cyber domains.| DVIDS
This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week (WWoW) is Senior Airman Marlinda Montoya, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) unit training manager.| DVIDS
SAVANNAH, Ga.— Soldiers and civilians from the 841st Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command — known as the “Eastern Racers” — provided surface movement and hazardous materials transport expertise to Soldiers from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, at Hunter Army Airfield in July. Working alongside unit movement officers, the Deployment and Distribution Support Team inspected cargo bound for ov...| DVIDS
Fort Jackson welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. William M. Shoaf, home to South Carolina and as its senior enlisted leader during a ceremony held Aug. 15 on Victory Field.| DVIDS
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, South Carolina, taxis down the runway for an elephant walk during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Team Kadena showcased an array of assets, demonstrating a portion of the 100+ aircraft operating from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)| DVIDS
ANYANG, South Korea — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Company A, 194th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 2d Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, conducted combined water purification training alongside Republic of Korea soldiers assigned to the 1113 Engineer Group, Capital Defense Command, at Anyang Base, Aug. 19, 2025.| DVIDS
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U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Lieberman, assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, received the Soldier’s Medal during a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 6, 2025, for his heroic actions in an extraordinary display of courage in the face of danger.| DVIDS
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) awarded a contract to Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) on Sept. 28 to provide standby medical services for base personnel, including emergency, urgent care, intensive care, and associated surgical, diagnostic, and general services, as well as labor and delivery.| DVIDS
Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture relieved Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 during a change of command ceremony held aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68), June 9.| DVIDS
The District of Columbia National Guard's Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) annual fielding window is approaching. The DEOCS is a key tool for assessing unit morale, identifying risk factors, and guiding prevention efforts. This critical survey allows every member of our organization to provide confidential feedback on our command climate, trust in leadership, cohesion, and unit readiness. Results support the development of evidence-based action plans to improve workplace culture ...| DVIDS
Ericka Hillard, a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), received the Patriotic Public Service Lapel Pin Award for her volunteer service with her local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post. The award ceremony was held at the district’s Engineer Day award ceremony and picnic on July 16, 2025.| DVIDS
Native American burial ground, open field and absolute darkness set the perfect backdrop for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Horror Movie Night event Friday at The Courses of Clear Creek. DFMWR chose the original 1982 version of “Poltergeist,” a supernatural horror movie where a family’s home becomes overtaken by paranormal activity.| DVIDS
After 26-years of serving America, Master Sgt. Joshua Horton, a recent SkillBridge intern through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has decided to transition from Soldier to civilian life.| DVIDS
Logistics experts across the Army Materiel Command enterprise have been hard at work modernizing the Army’s supply chain over the past two years. The effects of that work have been felt for more than three months as AMC’s supply chain optimization efforts have been fully operationally capable at the headquarters.| DVIDS
Marine Transport Squadron (VMR)-1 conducted a full operational capability ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, June 18, 2025. VMR-1 achieved full operation capability with the C-40A aircraft, demonstrating the squadron’s readiness and mission success| DVIDS
Today, the 127th birthday of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps was celebrated with honor and pride at the Defense Health Headquarters. The ceremony brought together Navy Medicine leadership and corpsmen to reflect on the enduring legacy of the Hospital Corps and their continuing impact across the fleet and around the world.| DVIDS
The 446th Civil Engineer Squadron recently completed Deployment for Training tour at Moron Air Base, Spain, leaving behind improved infrastructure and enhanced morale for the installation. From building a dark room for Security Forces to laying the groundwork for a much-desired dog park, the squadron's impact was significant.| DVIDS
Lieutenant Colonel Donald Lew, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District, exemplifies how the Sapper spirit endures beyond the battlefield. A combat engineer with a distinguished military career, Lew now helps deliver critical infrastructure in support of U.S. and partner nation defense efforts across the Middle East. As USACE celebrates 250 years of engineering excellence, Lew’s journey underscores the strategic value of combining military leadership with th...| DVIDS
The Marshall Center hosted an Artificial Intelligence and Security salon that brought together faculty, security practitioners, and Ph.D. researchers for a focused discussion on the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and global security.| DVIDS
Yuma’s Colorado River State Historic Park, which was an Army Quartermaster Depot from 1869 to 1884, hosted a free public event for the Army’s 250th birthday, and U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) was there.| DVIDS
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week. The United States removes foreign nationals – according to U.S. law – who lack a lawful basis to stay in the United States. This policy applies to all noncitizens regardless of nationality.| DVIDS
