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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…

  • Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Military Families of Color

    Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Military Families of Color

    All military families deserve to feel like they belong. Yet sometimes, the expectation is different from the reality. As a part of the military-connected community, we know the shared bonds of service give us a connection that transcends our differences. Despite that connection, not everyone feels welcome or like they belong. The positive bonds across race and ethnicity are not always enough to prevent real differences and challenges from persisting…

  • IHG® Army Hotels’ Approach to Sustainability

    IHG® Army Hotels’ Approach to Sustainability

    In February 2021, IHG® Hotels & Resorts launched Journey to Tomorrow, a series of ambitious new commitments to make a positive difference for people, communities, and planet over the next decade. The company has committed to reduce energy use and carbon emissions, pioneer the transformation to a minimal waste hospitality industry, conserve water, and help secure water access in those areas at greatest risk. As a part of the IHG family,…

  • Achieving the Mission: Employee Testimonials from IHG® Army Hotels

    Achieving the Mission: Employee Testimonials from IHG® Army Hotels

    At IHG® Army Hotels, every single colleague across our 76 hotels on 40 different Army bases is committed to our mission of achieving a higher rank of hospitality. Whether you’re enjoying time off at our Fort Shafter location in Honolulu or taking a TDY trip to historic West Point, our staff is working tirelessly to bring you the service, safety, and hospitality you expect from IHG® Army Hotels. To learn…

  • How Amazon Serves Our Nation’s Veterans

    How Amazon Serves Our Nation’s Veterans

    “As a Veteran myself, I’m proud of the work that Amazon is doing to improve the lives of Veterans. We deeply care about the military community, including the families who have made such great sacrifices. Our programs are built to ease transition from military to civilian life and to continue to support veterans and their families through their most difficult challenges,” John Quintas, Director of Global Military Affairs. Amazon is…

  • How IHG® Army Hotels is Providing a Higher Rank of Hospitality

    How IHG® Army Hotels is Providing a Higher Rank of Hospitality

    At IHG® Army Hotels, we understand how difficult of a year it’s been, especially for active-duty servicemembers and their families. While the rest of the world stood still, military families had to navigate things like deployment, PCS and TDY. But, with 76 hotels on 40 Army bases across the United States, we’ve been able to help those families along the way, providing them with the service, safety, and hospitality they…

  • WE CAN HELP YOU SEE WHAT’S IMPORTANT.

    WE CAN HELP YOU SEE WHAT’S IMPORTANT.

    Healthy eyes are an important part of your overall health. By following a few healthy habits, you can protect you and your family’s lifelong vision health. Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision℠ can help you get started with these six simple habits. 1. Avoid damaging blue light The most damaging light for your eyes is blue light. It has the shortest wavelength and carries the most amount of energy. Sunlight…

  • Video Game Streaming Allows Military Veterans to Fundraise for Fisher House

    Video Game Streaming Allows Military Veterans to Fundraise for Fisher House

    Streamers Activate Their Audiences to Support Military, Veterans, and Their Families Story by David Nye Veterans, military members, and their supporters now fundraise for Fisher House Foundation and other veteran service organizations through their performances on video game streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube, raising anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands within hours. Jacob Hausman, a streamer who plays under the name Deltia, hosted a 24-hour charity stream…

  • From Cadet to Vet: How Amazon Helps Veterans Transition to Civilian Life

    From Cadet to Vet: How Amazon Helps Veterans Transition to Civilian Life

    At Amazon, we continue to realize the importance of recruiting and hiring veterans and military spouses in full and part-time roles across the U.S. We currently employ 45,000 veterans out of which 15,000 are either women veterans or military spouses. We are committed to supporting the military community and continue to hire veterans and military spouses to help build the future at Amazon. As John Quintas, Director of Global Military…

  • If you have been impacted financially by COVID-19, you may be eligible for financial support

    If you have been impacted financially by COVID-19, you may be eligible for financial support

    The COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous challenges for military families. According to the Blue Star Families’ 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey (September 2020) 37% of active-duty family respondents reported that COVID-19 had made their financial situation worse or much worse. Many of those challenges may have impacted your financial readiness and security. Military aid societies and other support organizations are making zero-interest loans and grants available to those who qualify.…

  • 5 Considerations When Choosing a FEDVIP Vision Plan

    5 Considerations When Choosing a FEDVIP Vision Plan

    If you or your family members are eligible for the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) you’ve maintained a clear path of your mission in life – to serve others and your country. But when it comes to your actual vision maintenance, it’s crucial that you also take care of yourself with regular eye exams. Whether or not you need vision correction, top-notch vision coverage offered through a…

  • SIX NEW FISHER HOUSES OPEN IN 2020

    SIX NEW FISHER HOUSES OPEN IN 2020

    Network of 90 Fisher Houses Provides Free, Temporary Lodging to Military & Veteran Families ROCKVILLE, MD [November 25, 2020] – Fisher House Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs are on track to open six new Fisher Houses across the U.S. in 2020, allowing more than 100 more families to stay in safe, comfortable lodging for free on any given night while their loved one undergoes care at VA medical…

  • The First Front Line

    The First Front Line

    By Jon Freier, Executive Vice President of Consumer Markets for T-Mobile Despite the challenging year we’ve had, I see a very important silver lining: Americans are more aware of the role of frontline workers than ever before. Whether we’re talking about retail clerks, delivery drivers, sanitation workers, postal workers, health care workers or anyone else who serves the public amid a pandemic to ensure others can lead relatively normal lives,…

  • Does Your TRICARE Supplement Insurance Plan Fit Your Family?

    Does Your TRICARE Supplement Insurance Plan Fit Your Family?

    Presented by MOAA Insurance Plans, endorsed by Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), administered by Mercer When it comes to your health care, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. TRICARE offers generous coverage, but it was never designed to cover everything. That’s why some military associations and companies offer different types of TRICARE supplement insurance plans – designed for military families in many different situations – whether you’re on active duty, in…

  • After finding Fisher House and adaptive sports, a former pilot becomes veteran advocate

    After finding Fisher House and adaptive sports, a former pilot becomes veteran advocate

    Story by David Nye Photos by Craig Orsini David Ortiz was never afraid of a challenge. He was an avid outdoorsman before he joined the Army and became a Kiowa helicopter pilot in the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade. In Eastern Afghanistan, Kiowa pilots took a lot of risk to protect the guys on the ground, and, in February 2012,  David suffered a hard landing that destroyed his aircraft, broke…

  • WE CAN HELP YOU SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE.

    WE CAN HELP YOU SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE.

    Good dental health is important. But if you’re like many Americans, dental anxiety can be keeping you from going to the dentist. Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP DentalSM can help you overcome your fears and be on your way to smiling with confidence. The most common reasons why some people fear the dentist Can you relate to any of these? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. • Worrying about possible pain or…

  • Around-the-world cancer fight lands Air Force family in Fisher House

    Around-the-world cancer fight lands Air Force family in Fisher House

    By Michelle Baldanza Late last summer, the Gaspar Family was in for big changes. The Air Force family of five had been reassigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan where Maj. Ian Gaspar would serve as a pharmacist. Throughout the Fall, Ian, his wife, Kimberly, their two teenagers, Cydney and Noah, and toddler, Gwyndolyn, settled into their new home. Kimberly felt worn out but attributed this to the stress of the…

  • Soldiers’ Angels Provides Rapid Response to Service Members and Veteran Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

    Soldiers’ Angels Provides Rapid Response to Service Members and Veteran Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

    Our brave men and women in uniform have given everything to make us feel safe. But now, it’s time for us to protect them. During the COVID-19 health crisis, thousands of service members and veterans have been left without food, shelter, medical care, and other necessities. In the days and weeks that followed the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Soldiers’ Angels shifted its deployed, veteran, and caregiver…

  • How to Get Preapproved for an Auto Loan

    How to Get Preapproved for an Auto Loan

    Whether you’re ready for your very first car or need to update your ride, figuring out how you’ll finance your purchase can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there is one step you can take that will save you a lot of time and headaches before you get to the dealership: getting preapproved for an auto loan. Getting preapproved before you make your purchase will give you the comfort and security of knowing…

  • Playing for a Cause: Mission Accomplished

    Playing for a Cause: Mission Accomplished

    Operation Lifeboat surpasses goal; raises over $151,000 from World of Warships players to support StackUp.org On March 6, Wargaming issued a call to action to players of its popular online game, World of Warships. Thousands answered the call. More than 5,000 World of Warships players, the vast majority of them current and former service members, united over the course of five weeks to raise $151,268 to support StackUp.org, a nonprofit…

  • Playing for a Cause: Meet Chris Kunz

    Playing for a Cause: Meet Chris Kunz

    World of Warships’ Operation Lifeboat Raises Critical Funds to Assist StackUp.org’s Mission to Support Veterans’ and Service Members’ Mental Health Nowadays, when the practice of social distancing and self-isolation is becoming more and more ubiquitous, the need for social interaction and tools that keep us connected is more evident than ever. In prior weeks, this series has introduced readers to three service members whose lives have changed because of the…

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