The First Line of Defense is Language, Regional Expertise and Culture: How AFCLC Helps Secure the Homeland

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. —   Defending the U.S. homeland is a cornerstone and the ultimate deliverable of the latest National Defense Strategy. It is also a task deeply intertwined with the specialized work of the AFCLC. The AFCLC delivers a contribution to homeland defense by strengthening security cooperation with partner nations on U.S.…

NEMO Adds Comfort-Driven Updates Across Pack and Sleep Systems, Expands Endless Promise Fully Recyclable Collection

New recyclable sleeping bags and liners, warmer pads, and expanded sizing, along with refined travel and technical packs for better time outdoors. {Dover, NH—March X, 2026} — NEMO Equipment’s 2026 collection advances the brand’s commitment to better sleep, lighter loads, and gear designed to stay out of the landfill. The spring lineup brings three additions to NEMO’s Endless Promise® fully…

National Service Animals Monument Receives $1 Million Donation, Marking Major Milestone Toward First Federally Authorized Monument Honoring Service Animals

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 — The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) today announced it has received an unrestricted $1 million donation, paid in full this month, accelerating efforts to build the nation’s first federally authorized monument honoring service animals and their handlers. This landmark effort, led by NSAM—the nonprofit leading the initiative—and lead sponsor, the…

CSA Observes TiC at JRTC

FORT POLK, La. — Gen. Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk March 19-20. The visit focused on observing a rotational training exercise and engaging directly with Soldiers in the field, including members from the 82nd…