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Extending the Promise: “No One Left Behind”
America recently witnessed the full force of its military’s commitment when extraordinary efforts were launched to rescue two downed F-15 pilots behind enemy lines. Why? Because military culture is rooted in an unwritten promise: no matter the cost, no one is left behind. This has never been solely about resources or strategy. It is about…
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THE EDGE IS THE NEW HIGH GROUND Own the Edge ™
For centuries, military doctrine held a simple truth: seize the high ground and you command the battle. Elevation delivered observation, engagement advantage, and defensive strength. Today, that advantage has shifted. The high ground is no longer a hilltop. It is the forward edge of the battlespace, where sensing, decision, and effects converge. The force that…
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When Memorial Day is Every Day
On Memorial Day, our nation pauses to honor the brave Americans who served and gave their lives in defense of our freedom. We gather at parades, place flags at gravesites, and visit veterans and national cemeteries in solemn remembrance of their sacrifice. For many Americans, this sacred act of remembrance lasts a single day. But…
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Memorial Day Shirt Campaign Supports Gold Star Students
This Memorial Day, Grunt Style is once again turning apparel into action through its annual t-shirt campaign benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. From April 20 through May 31, customers can purchase Memorial Day-themed t-shirts through Grunt Style, with $5 from every shirt sold directly supporting the foundation’s mission to provide college and trade school…
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Easing Transitions for Military Families
At IHG Army Hotels, we recognize that many of our guests face the challenges of PCS. Our goal is to ease that transition by delivering dependable hospitality across our hotels located on 40 Army installations nationwide. Whether relocating across the country or awaiting permanent housing, our teams are committed to supporting service members, retirees, civilians,…
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How to Reconnect With Your Spouse After Deployment
Homecoming is rarely what you imagine it will be. At first, homecoming can feel like something out of a movie, marked by relief and the sense of your family being whole again. But within days, that clarity often gives way to something more complicated. The person standing in the kitchen feels familiar but different at…
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Gold star sister reflects on time at Dover Fisher House
In 2020, Christina Phaneuf and her family got one of the worst calls that a military family can receive. Her brother, Air Force Capt. Ryan Phaneuf, had died in a crash. Her family was invited to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to meet Ryan’s remains as he returned to U.S. soil. “My brother was serving…
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Our Military Kids Announces 6th Annual Courageous Kids Contest Winners
National nonprofit Our Military Kids announced their 6th Annual Courageous Kids Contest winners on Purple Up Day, which honors the resilience and sacrifice of military children during the Month of the Military Child. The Courageous Kids Contest celebrates children of Reserve, National Guard, and combat-injured Veterans and service members from any service branch who have…
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Defending the Heartland: The Multi‑Domain Protection Architecture of Tomorrow
The threats facing the United States have never been more complex, more layered, or more time critical. Ballistic missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles, cruise missiles, cyber intrusions, and one way attack drones now move across physical and digital domains with unprecedented fluidity. Increasingly, the most decisive actions begin in space, a domain that is no longer…
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Honoring Gold Star Children, Investing in Their Future
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of the youngest members of our military community. Among them are Gold Star children—those who have lost a parent in the line of duty—whose lives are forever shaped by service and sacrifice. For students like Fallen Patriots scholar…
