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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…



  • Our Military Kids® Celebrates 100,000th Activity Award

    Our Military Kids® Celebrates 100,000th Activity Award

    Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing activity funding for eligible military children and teens, is celebrating a major milestone this week: 100,000 activity awards worth $36 million given to military children across the country. To mark this achievement, Our Military Kids is thrilled to introduce 8-year-old Gavin, the 100,000th activity award recipient. During his mother’s National Guard deployment, Gavin is using an Our Military Kids activity award to pay…

  • Proud military family navigates motorcycle crash recovery

    Proud military family navigates motorcycle crash recovery

    When Jerome Spaulding got a call after midnight from his son Adrian, an airman at Andrews Air Force Base, he knew it was an emergency. Before they could talk, the call abruptly ended, and Jerome lay in bed wondering what happened to his son. The next call was not from Adrian, but from a nurse at the hospital encouraging Adrian’s parents to quickly head to the hospital. Adrian’s mother, Suzanne,…

  • When You Really Don’t Feel Like Celebrating the Holidays

    When You Really Don’t Feel Like Celebrating the Holidays

    Special occasions make it difficult to grieve. They’re full of sentiment, and that is part of what makes them hard. Whatever we do and wherever we go, we are bombarded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays. Every “Happy Holidays” greeting, every waft of nutmeg and cinnamon, every decoration is a reminder that someone special died, and our world is changed forever. When facing the holidays in grief,…

  • ‘We’ve Got Your Six’: How Verizon Stands Behind Military Families

    ‘We’ve Got Your Six’: How Verizon Stands Behind Military Families

    Military Times sat down with Steven Keller, Verizon’s Pacific Market President and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, to discuss the company’s ongoing commitment to military families and veterans. Keller shared his perspective on the challenges faced by service members and their loved ones, including the rising cost of living, the strain of deployment, and the importance of staying connected. He also described how Verizon supports these families through dedicated customer…

  • From noise to insight

    From noise to insight

    In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, geopolitical shifts are not just political headlines; they are fundamental drivers of financial risk and opportunity. Navigating nationalism, great power competition and technological disruption is crucial for making informed investment decisions. From America’s transactional diplomacy to the new information wars, political dynamics are changing economic outcomes. Supply shocks, policy swings, cyber threats – get briefed before the brief. Start each day with concise,…

  • Casey’s Invites Guests to Round-up in Support of Fallen Patriots

    Casey’s Invites Guests to Round-up in Support of Fallen Patriots

    Casey’s is proud to salute U.S. military servicemembers past and present through its annual round-up campaign benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Through December 2, guests at 2,900 stores across Casey’s Country are invited to round-up at the register, and donate at checkout in the Casey’s app, with the goal of raising $1.3 million for our nation’s heroes, supported by a $25,000 contribution from campaign partner PepsiCo. “It’s humbling each…

  • Medicare Plans That Support Veterans’ Health: Your Questions Answered

    Medicare Plans That Support Veterans’ Health: Your Questions Answered

    Veterans deserve health care that honors their service and meets their unique needs. Choosing the right Medicare plan is a critical step in ensuring access to quality care. The Medicare Advantage Annual Election Period runs through Dec. 7, offering eligible individuals the chance to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. These plans may provide broader coverage and additional benefits for all individuals who qualify for MA, including veterans. Whether you’re managing…

  • A Life Rebuilt: The Community that Helped this Marine Thrive

    A Life Rebuilt: The Community that Helped this Marine Thrive

    After the car accident that broke my neck, I believed my predicament would be temporary. That would, of course, not be reality. At the time, I was 29, a Marine Corps drill instructor preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, and a father of two young kids. When doctors told me I had a 3% chance of walking again, I was sure I’d be the three percent. But with the diagnosis came…

  • Why Veterans Still Earn America’s Trust

    Why Veterans Still Earn America’s Trust

    Every Veterans Day, Americans come together to honor those who have worn the uniform. But the call to serve doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Across the country, veterans continue to answer that call — leading in classrooms, boardrooms, and communities with the same sense of duty, teamwork, and purpose that defined their military service. At a time when trust in major institutions is at historic lows, veterans continue…

  • A better stay is just the start: supporting the military community

    A better stay is just the start: supporting the military community

    Veterans Day is extra special for us at IHG® Army Hotels. It’s a time to honor the brave men and women who’ve served and celebrate the ones we’ve called guests and colleagues. Since the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL), we’ve been a major part of the military community, providing our guests a better stay and improving the lives of service members and their families. Guests who stay with us enjoy…

  • Marine hockey team builds deeper bonds for new season

    Marine hockey team builds deeper bonds for new season

    A decade ago, Marine Tyler Bluder revived a hockey team for members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Ever since, players have come together from around the country to rekindle the bonds of brotherhood with sticks and pucks rather than cammies and boots. On tournament weekends, teammates fly in from around the country to face off against Veteran hockey players representing other branches of service. Instead of staying in hotels, they…

  • Join Homes For Our Troops this Veterans Day

    Join Homes For Our Troops this Veterans Day

    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, blindness, severe burns, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). As a top-rated Veteran and military charity, Homes For Our Troops is…

  • Air Force family stays close to new daughters after two tricky births

    Air Force family stays close to new daughters after two tricky births

    “We got to watch people who are now our chosen family heal and got to see their journey while we were going through everything,” Cynthia Phelps said of staying at the Joint Base San Antonio Army Fisher House two times. “So it was great, even though it wasn’t something that we originally wanted. You know, nobody is expecting to be there, most of us are just kind of thrown into…

  • Enhancing Readiness and Lethality Through Wellness Solutions

    Enhancing Readiness and Lethality Through Wellness Solutions

    The concept of “readiness” in the U.S. military has expanded in recent years to include a comprehensive focus on personal wellness—starting in the home. A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) survey reported that housing factors and poor living conditions negatively impact service members’ performance [1], highlighting that military housing is not simply a roof over one’s head, but essential to maintaining warfighter readiness. Insights From Military Health Research The implications…

  • Buddy Check Week: Simple Conversations That Save Lives

    Buddy Check Week: Simple Conversations That Save Lives

    Veterans share a unique bond through their service, a connection built on experiences few others can fully understand. While many thrive in civilian life, some may carry memories and challenges that are not always visible. Buddy Check Week is a reminder that reaching out, listening, and letting someone know they are seen can make all the difference. What Is Buddy Check Week? Taking place October 20–24, 2025, Buddy Check Week…

  • Vietnam Vet and Wife Receive Long Overdue Respect and Comfort

    Vietnam Vet and Wife Receive Long Overdue Respect and Comfort

    Clemie and Rosiland Roberts have stayed at the Palo Alto Fisher House a few times. Their first stay lasted five weeks while Clemie, a Vietnam veteran, underwent unexpected spinal surgery. The most recent stay was in April 2024, after Clemie experienced severe pain and immobility just a week after a pain management procedure. Transported from home by ambulance to David Grant Medical Center on Travis Air Force Base, he was…

  • Military Leaders Address Solutions to Post-Service Challenges

    Military Leaders Address Solutions to Post-Service Challenges

    The military community faces a complex web of challenges that extend far beyond the transition from service to civilian life. From declining veteran entrepreneurship rates to persistent gaps in family support systems, the need for coordinated action has never been more urgent. This October, the Military Impact Summit at MCON 2025 will bring together the nation’s top military leaders, corporate executives, and community advocates to address these interconnected issues head-on.…

  • Our Military Kids® Funds Activities for Eligible Military Children

    Our Military Kids® Funds Activities for Eligible Military Children

    Our Military Kids® is a national nonprofit funding activities like sports, fine and performing arts, camps, tutoring, and more for the children and teens (age 1-18) of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or Veterans receiving care for post-9/11, combat-related injuries or illnesses. CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND APPLY FOR ACTIVITY FUNDING Our Military Kids activity awards are proven to build children’s self-confidence, enhance overall family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense…

  • The Armed Forces Transplant Team: Honoring Service and Second Chances

    The Armed Forces Transplant Team: Honoring Service and Second Chances

    A new chapter in transplant community history is being written, and it is wearing the uniform of honor. The Transplant Life Foundation is proud to introduce the United States Armed Forces Transplant Team, a part of its growing HonorLife: Veteran and Active Duty Initiative. This new team will make its official debut at the 2026 Transplant Games in Denver, Colorado, uniting current and former military members and their supporters in…

  • Life Saving Connections

    Life Saving Connections

    This thought leadership article is authored by Keith Hotle, CEO of Stop Soldier Suicide. Not every fallen hero wore their scars on the outside. Many veterans who lost their struggle with suicide carried the weight of service, the toll of trauma, and often, the burden of feeling forgotten. Most of these losses happened far from the battlefield – in silence, in struggle, in isolation. Suicide Prevention Month, which happens every…