The Department of Defense recently published its annual "Demographics Profile of the Military Community," offering a comprehensive overview of the men and women serving in the active duty, National Guard, and Reserve forces, as well as insights into their families. The latest profile was created from data collected in 2023. Some key findings include:
Armor Battalion soldiers engaged in firefight (LTC McBrearty) Retired Army LTC John J. McBrearty deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the California National Guard as part of the 185th Armor Battalion. Serving as Deputy Base Commander of Combat Support Center Scania, a major stop-over point for convoys traveling from Kuwait to the
Written by Todd DePastino Highlights of the first day of the 2024 Imperial War Museum's Duxford Air Show included a jaw-dropping and eardrum-rattling display of a Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II hovering nose up sideways. The fighter came from the Royal Air Force 207 Squadron located nearby at RAF Marham. This was a "full
(Photo by Lê Minh from Pexels) written by Briana Hilton If you look at truck driver statistics, you’ll discover a significant population of veterans work as truck drivers. According to a report shared by the Driver Resource Center, out of the 18 million veterans in the US, one in four veterans are
Written by PACT for Animals Veterans and military families understand well the frenzies and uncertainties of deployment--leaving behind loved ones, including beloved pets. When duty calls, finding a safe place for these furry family members can be a challenge. This is where PACT for Animals steps in. PACT is a nonprofit dedicated to providing
Written by Todd DePastino On March 13, 2023, the Veterans Breakfast Club held a special program in honor of Canine Veterans Day. Three veteran dog handlers shared their stories and talked about the history of working dogs in the military. March 13 marks the anniversary of the creation of the War Dog Program by
