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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.…

  • 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…



  • Healing Warriors and Their Families

    Healing Warriors and Their Families

    Every year, Military Appreciation Month serves as an opportunity to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This month is also a reminder of the sacrifices, made not just by service members, but also the sacrifices made by the family members, in service to our nation. We give our veterans a lot of credit and recognition, but that’s only a portion of what they…

  • Sneak Peek: The Longest Night of Museums 2023

    Sneak Peek: The Longest Night of Museums 2023

    Captains! World of Warships prides itself on its long-standing relationship with the most prestigious naval museums around the world. These institutions play a crucial role in preserving our collective maritime history and help us do our part in breathing new life into historic ships in our game. To honor these museums, we’re proud to announce that on the 18th of May, we will be hosting the third annual Longest Night…

  • PCS is easier with IHG® Army Hotels

    PCS is easier with IHG® Army Hotels

    It’s that time of year again. PCS season is in full swing and military families across the country are packing up to move to a new post. Moving is stressful anytime, but it’s especially difficult now with the ongoing housing shortages and significant increases in rental and housing costs. Fortunately, there is some good news: IHG® Army Hotels has extended the offering of the BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) rate…

  • Military Transition: What you need to know about life insurance

    Military Transition: What you need to know about life insurance

    When you begin planning your retirement or transition out of the military, you should be aware that your Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) will end 120 days after your separation. As a retiring or transitioning veteran, you can convert your SGLI to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI). With VGLI, you can get between $10,000 and $500,000 in term life insurance benefits. The amount you’ll get will match the amount of…

  • TAPS, VA urge veterans and survivors to seek earned PACT Act benefits

    TAPS, VA urge veterans and survivors to seek earned PACT Act benefits

    Beginning more than 10 years ago, military-connected survivors Alice Daniel, Coleen Bowman, and Danielle Robinson began to speak out with their stories of loss as a result of their loved one’s exposure to toxins while deployed. While each story is unique, the uphill battles for medical care, benefits, and answers are recurring themes. Their voices, along with countless others who bravely advocated for their heroes, were powerful forces that led…

  • From Suffering to Peace, Organization Heals Veterans

    From Suffering to Peace, Organization Heals Veterans

    For many veterans, time served is filled with moments of camaraderie, duty, and positive memories filled with pride. Unfortunately for me, it was a battle that led to more than a decade of trauma, shame, and guilt. But I’m here to tell you that no matter how hard the fight may be, it’s possible to find healing and peace. I served in the Army for seven years as a Logistics…

  • How Fiserv Demonstrates Its Commitment to the Military Community

    How Fiserv Demonstrates Its Commitment to the Military Community

    Fiserv, a global leader in payments and financial technology, has a strong commitment to the military community. This commitment is embodied by the Fiserv Salutes program through which Fiserv provides the military community with career opportunities, educational resources and business solutions. While navigating life in the U.S. Air Force, Missy Lawson quickly learned that trust is essential. Missy now serves as SVP of Information Technology at Fiserv – a global…

  • Battle with Post Traumatic Stress is Over

    Battle with Post Traumatic Stress is Over

    I can’t believe that elephants changed my life. It started when I saw a random event on Facebook that offered yoga classes for veterans at a local elephant sanctuary in my hometown of Sarasota, FL. At that time, I struggled to find meaning in my life and didn’t think that yoga would help. But something about the invitation sparked my interest, so I decided to take a chance and go.…

  • Healing Veterans Along Their Journey Home

    Healing Veterans Along Their Journey Home

    Anyone who has served in the military can remember daydreaming about what they would do when they made it out – seeing people they miss, potential careers, or places they want to travel. All of these are a part of the human experience, but for those in the military, there is an added layer of uncertainty. Military personnel are trained to be flexible and rapidly adapt to new situations. But…

  • Air Force Family Support Brother Wounded in Afghanistan

    Air Force Family Support Brother Wounded in Afghanistan

    August O’Niell’s family is filled with service members and veterans. He and his brother are Air Force pararescuemen and his mom, dad, and stepdad are Air Force veterans. So the family knew the risk of getting the call that no one wants. They all remember where they were when they got the news that August, while attempting to pull a wounded soldier out of a firefight, suffered leg wounds from…

  • IHG® Army Hotels: Building Better Communities Through Service

    IHG® Army Hotels: Building Better Communities Through Service

    Each year, September is a special month for IHG® Army Hotels. It’s our Giving for Good Month, which is dedicated to spreading the word that everyone has a part to play in helping our communities. Any act of service, no matter how small, can make a big difference. That mindset is at the heart of IHG’s promise of providing True Hospitality for Good through acts of service all year long.…

  • IHG® Army Hotels: Your Feedback Matters!

    IHG® Army Hotels: Your Feedback Matters!

    At IHG® Army Hotels, providing a higher rank of service is at the heart of what we do. We strive for excellence every day, and we’re always looking for ways to improve your stay. You don’t just have to take our word for it. Let’s take a look at some results of our guest satisfaction surveys from the last 10 fiscal years. Each year, our guest satisfaction scores have continued…

  • Letting Leaders Lead: Professional Careers for Veterans with Spectrum

    Letting Leaders Lead: Professional Careers for Veterans with Spectrum

    On a regular basis, business leaders across Customer Service Operations call centers in St. Louis, Missouri look to Chuck Veillon for his input on how best to attract, retain, and develop talent for Charter Communications, a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator known through its Spectrum brand. In his role as a Director of Human Resources at Charter, Veillon, who is a 26-year Air Force veteran, provides strategic HR…

  • Celebrating Veterans Day, and every day, with IHG® Army Hotels

    Celebrating Veterans Day, and every day, with IHG® Army Hotels

    “Thank you for your service!” It’s the phrase you may hear a lot on Veterans Day, though hopefully you hear it all year long. Service, as it is for you, is at the core of everything we do at IHG® Army Hotels, and we’re proud to have veterans and military spouses on our team. They’re uniquely qualified to provide superior service to our guests, who are often veterans themselves. In…

  • Journey from Puerto Rico brings Army Vet to Fisher House

    Journey from Puerto Rico brings Army Vet to Fisher House

    In 2019, José Antommarchi García went to his private doctor near their small village in Puerto Rico. His tests revealed he had a rare form of cancer. He and his wife, Rosa María López Acosta, had no idea they were about to embark on a long journey far from their rural home to save his life, but local doctors said specialized treatment at a VA facility was urgent. Rosa, in…

  • Solar by Corvias Strengthens Military Housing Energy Independence

    Solar by Corvias Strengthens Military Housing Energy Independence

    According to Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, climate change is a destabilizing force, demanding new missions of us and altering the operational environment. To mitigate the substantial risks climate change poses to national security, the U.S. Army is collaborating with experts from the private sector to achieve near-term goals for reducing the agency’s carbon footprint and energy dependence. Corvias, a trusted long-term solutions and base housing provider, has…

  • Envisioning a World Without Pink Ribbons

    Envisioning a World Without Pink Ribbons

    Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among female service members, who constitute about 20 percent of the U.S. military. The Department of Defense (DoD) is understandably concerned about this prevalence in its commitment to health care, as well as to force readiness. Therefore, prevention, screening, early diagnosis, treatment, and continuing care all represent key areas of DoD-sponsored research. President Biden has also recently called attention to cancer…

  • Warrior Games a Triumph for Injured Paratrooper

    Warrior Games a Triumph for Injured Paratrooper

    When Jack “Dugan” DeLeuw discovered that he made Team Army as an athlete for Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, the thrill of competition excited him. Paralyzed from the sternum down, Jack made his sporting debut in shooting, archery, rowing, and hand-cycling. By the end of the event, he took home three bronze medals—two in rowing and another in archery. “My first Warrior Games and to come back with three different…

  • The Truth Prevails

    The Truth Prevails

    The first time Naomi Mathis saw Migdalia Griswold’s case file in 2019, she knew something was wrong. Griswold, who served in the Army in the early 1980s, had extensive documented proof she was a survivor of military sexual trauma (MST). But instead of being helped by her command when she reported what happened, she was called a liar and eventually forced out of the service with an other than honorable…

  • Making Travel Affordable: Special Rates and More for Military Guests

    Making Travel Affordable: Special Rates and More for Military Guests

    Travel is on the rise now that the world has reopened, but inflation might be making families second guess their plans this year. Prices on airfare and gasoline can cause a bit of sticker shock when making a travel budget, but IHG® Army Hotels is doing its part to make travel more affordable. Rewarding your service with ours In honor of their service to our country, we are proud to…