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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…

  • Fallen Patriots to Receive $1M Match from Admiral William McRaven

    Fallen Patriots to Receive $1M Match from Admiral William McRaven

    Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) received a $1 million match gift commitment thanks to a generous contribution from retired U.S. Navy Admiral William McRaven and his wife Georgeann. Admiral McRaven recently received the 2024 Bezos Courage & Civility Award, an award given by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to recognize and support leaders who address societal issues with courage and civility. The award will match new donations (up to…

  • Your Future Starts Now

    Your Future Starts Now

    Samantha Kothbauer, a cybersecurity graduate and U.S. Navy veteran, shares her journey. After a decade as an IT Specialist in the Navy, she sought a career that would translate her technical skills into the civilian world. “I wanted something translatable on the outside,” Samantha recalls. That’s when she found ECPI University. “I wanted to start my degree before leaving the Navy,” she explains. “ECPI provided a bridge between my military…

  • Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge

    Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge

    Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge aims to complete 25,000 collective miles in support of the estimated 25,000 Children of our Fallen U.S. Servicemembers. In 2025, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) is challenging participants to help meet their goal of raising $25 per mile by Memorial Day, May 26, 2025! The challenge takes place from 1 January (New Year’s Day) – 26 May (Memorial Day) 2025. Challenge…

  • Saying Thank You By Taking Action

    Saying Thank You By Taking Action

    Just last month we celebrated Veterans Day. It’s the day we say a collective “Thank You” to those who have worn our country’s uniform, and a yearly reminder to think of those who have served. It’s not enough. It’s not enough to post on social media once a year to demonstrate to our friends and colleagues that we care, only to forget about it until the next holiday. It’s not…

  • Families form networks of care in Murfreesboro Fisher House

    Families form networks of care in Murfreesboro Fisher House

    Roberta Broomer connects with other guests at the Alvin C. York VA Fisher House in Murfreesboro, Tennessee easily. Those friendships have led to memories that are hard to imagine, like speaking at the funeral of a fellow guest’s veteran, accompanying a woman to see her brother for the last time, or sheltering together during storms. “I came over here in awe at this place and just saw someone in the…

  • Steve Alpert: Honoring the Military through His Art

    Steve Alpert: Honoring the Military through His Art

    Steve Alpert transitioned from a career in television production to painting full-time. His first paintings were landscapes offering a feeling of tranquility giving him a sense of freedom which led him to reflect on the gratitude he feels for those fighting for that freedom. Although Alpert never served his country in uniform, he has found a way of showing his gratitude through his art. I believe my military paintings are…

  • Inaugural Military Thriving Change Forum Creates Community Blueprint

    Inaugural Military Thriving Change Forum Creates Community Blueprint

    Last month on October 23rd, Georgetown University and ZeroMils, a Veteran-owned social impact organization, co-hosted the first national Military Thriving Change Forum of its kind. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, brought together senior leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and created a blueprint that outlined a path forward to improve military recruitment efforts. The event was live streamed to the public in collaboration with CVS…

  • What to know about transitioning out of the service

    What to know about transitioning out of the service

    Transitioning out of the military to civilian life is a daunting task, with mounds of paperwork, countless decisions to be made and stress from every angle. In many ways service members are defined by not only what they did in the service, but by the people they served with. Transitioning out severs all of those connections, leading to a feeling of starting all over, regardless of whether it’s after an…

  • Stress-Free Travel for Solo Parents

    Stress-Free Travel for Solo Parents

    Traveling with young children as a solo parent can be daunting, especially for military families who face unique challenges and frequent relocations. Recognizing these struggles, Kids-Friendly Tours offers a solution designed to transform travel from a chore into a cherished adventure. Founded by Simone Atkinson, a military spouse and mother of two toddlers, the company’s mission is to empower parents to explore the world with their children, providing unforgettable experiences…

  • Giving Back and Giving Thanks for Our Veterans

    Giving Back and Giving Thanks for Our Veterans

    November is more than just the month we kick off the holiday season. It’s an invitation to celebrate our veterans and an opportunity to practice gratitude for the blessings in our lives. It’s also a chance to win 1 million IHG® One Rewards points. For more details, read below. Veterans are a select group of people, making up less than 10% of the U.S. population. Military service is a rewarding,…

  • Prosthetics Give Army Veteran Freedom, Fisher House Gives Him Strength

    Prosthetics Give Army Veteran Freedom, Fisher House Gives Him Strength

    Almost every year since 2016, Army veteran Matthew Melancon makes the trip from his home in Utah to San Diego, California where he spends two weeks going through what should be three months of prosthetic care. Fortunately, Fisher House gives him a place to recharge after each long day of appointments. “Having my own space is just so nice. And I can just kind of like, allow myself to just…

  • Well Power: Paving the Way for Healthier, Happier Military Families

    Well Power: Paving the Way for Healthier, Happier Military Families

    Imagine you’re stationed halfway around the world and you learn your hometown’s air quality is causing your child’s asthma to act up. Or you hear that your family’s water supply is tainted, forcing them to spend limited grocery money on bottled water. No doubt, that kind of news would elevate your stress and weigh heavily on your mind, potentially impacting your job performance. Unfortunately, the chances of such scenarios occurring…

  • Put Me in Coach — Rebuilding the Ranks is On All of Us

    Put Me in Coach — Rebuilding the Ranks is On All of Us

    The famous line, “Put me in, coach!” from John Fogerty’s classic baseball anthem came from his own frustration watching games at home. Whenever he saw a team struggle, he would always yell at the TV, “Put me in coach!” More and more, I find myself thinking these same four words as I watch the military I served for two decades struggle to fill its ranks. For a couple years, the…

  • You can help provide adapted homes to injured Veterans

    You can help provide adapted homes to injured Veterans

    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. Since the organization’s inception in 2004, HFOT has built and donated over 400 homes in 45 states, while nearly 90 cents out of every dollar spent has gone directly to program services for Veterans. Celebrating its…

  • Heartbreak to a Bright Future: A Navy Family’s Fight to Stay Together

    Heartbreak to a Bright Future: A Navy Family’s Fight to Stay Together

    For many active-duty service members and spouses, long-anticipated homecomings can become heartbreaking. For Jenna Malone, the stakes to save her marriage were high after her husband, Issac, a U.S. Navy veteran, returned home from Afghanistan with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and broken vertebrae. Jenna was determined to save his life, save the relationship, and protect their children. In the process, Jenna also reclaimed her own life.…

  • When a Patient is Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

    When a Patient is Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

    Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women and the second leading cause of death from cancer among women after lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It’s also the most common cancer in the world (Breastcancer.org). “Breast cancer treatment is stressful for patients on many levels and our ongoing research is driven by compassion,” says Dr. Craig Shriver, M.D., COL, MC, USA (ret), who serves…

  • Caregiver Finds Support at Fisher House

    Caregiver Finds Support at Fisher House

    For more than a year, Ericka Hewitt has been staying at Fisher Houses. Her first stay began in May of 2023 when her son Skyler was in a terrible motorcycle accident near Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico where he was stationed as a senior airman responsible for C-130 special mission aircraft maintenance. Skyler joined the Air Force in October 2020 after being inspired by his grandfather, an Army veteran.…

  • Military Thriving™ Change Forum at Georgetown: A Call to Service

    Military Thriving™ Change Forum at Georgetown: A Call to Service

    On October 23, 2024 Georgetown University and ZeroMils will co-host the first national Change Forum of its kind, bringing together senior leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, in an effort to improve military recruitment. This is not your typical convening — the Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown is a nationwide, private sector-led effort that will result in actions and impact at the local level. In addition…

  • Our Military Kids Celebrates 20 Years with Military Family Ovation

    Our Military Kids Celebrates 20 Years with Military Family Ovation

    OAKTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity grants to military children and teens, celebrated 20 years of enhancing military family wellbeing at Our Military Kids Ovation, an event honoring two decades of supporting the children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and post-9/11, combat-injured or ill Veterans. Made possible by presenting sponsor USAA, Our Military Kids Ovation was held on Sept.…

  • Healing Warriors and Their Families

    Healing Warriors and Their Families

    Results from the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report show that 6,392 veterans died as a result of suicide. The same report showed that veteran suicide is the second-leading cause of death for veterans under 45-years-old. During the month of September, it’s crucial to raise awareness to end the tragedy of veteran suicide through National Suicide Awareness Month. Veteran Non-profit and 501c3, Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), helps veterans get…

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