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Today in History - August 6 - Cy Young
Aug 6, 2026

On August 6, 1890, baseball great Cy Young pitched his first professional game, leading the Cleveland Spiders past the Chicago Colts. Over the course of his 22-year career, Young won at least 508 games (511 is the generally accepted number)…

Washington National Guardsmen Support Statewide Wildfire Response
Aug 4, 2026

By Army Lt. Col. Joseph Siemandel, Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard As wildfires spread across Washington state recently, Washington National Guardsmen joined the firefight working alongside state and local partners to protect threatened communities, property and critical infrastructure.…

Today in History - August 4 - George Washington, Master Mason
Aug 4, 2026

On August 4, 1753, George Washington became a Master Mason in his hometown of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The twenty-one-year-old young man would soon hold his first military commission. Derived from the practices and rituals of the medieval guild system, freemasonry gained…

Aug 3, 2026

LAS VEGAS – Two Las Vegas men in separate cases were indicted and have made their initial appearances in court for allegedly aiming a laser pointer at and striking police helicopters. According to allegations contained in the indictments: On April…

Trump Establishes Military Spouse Commission
Aug 3, 2026

By Matthew Olay President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order in the White House's Oval Office today establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission. The commission, which is authorized by Executive Order 14415, will provide recommendations for improving the quality…

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Jake Allex
Aug 3, 2026

By David Vergun Army Cpl. Jake Allex earned the Medal of Honor for extraordinary courage while leading his men forward under heavy fire during the Battle of Amiens in World War I. Allex was born Angelko Allex Mandushich July 13,…

A-10’s take fini flight at Davis-Monthan AFB
Jul 31, 2026

By Airman Najzee Kuzu, 355th Wing Public Affairs DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFNS) -- The familiar growl of the A-10C Thunderbolt II echoed across southern Arizona one final time July 29, as Airmen and local civic leaders gathered at…

Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Virginia, Part 2
Jul 31, 2026

By David Vergun Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers. Virginia had seven delegates. This week's profile…

Army Chaplain Corps Celebrates 251 Years
Jul 30, 2026

By Stella Naulo, Army As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, the Army Chaplain Corps marks 251 years of service to the soldiers who have defended the nation since its founding. The United States' strength has always depended…