Source: United States Navy
While Memorial Day is a vital day of remembrance, the Navy Gold Star program dedicates the entire month of May to Gold Star Awareness. The program works to educate our communities on what it means to be a Gold Star Survivor.
Source: United States Army
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Nothing beats good food and even better camaraderie!
Soldiers were at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers “Warrior Zone” for a “Gather and Grub” event April 30 to recharge and connect.
The event was a joint effort between the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Religious Support Office and BOSS to bring the community together.
“Gather and Grub” happens on the last Thursday of each month. Don’t miss the next round!
Source: United States Army
Hometown:
Sagamihara city, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
How long have you been working for the U.S. Army?
41 years and 8 months.
How long have you been in this position?
39 years.
What other positions have you held with the U.S. Military?
Automobile painting.
Tell us about your job and what you do:
I am a machinist responsible for manufacturing various parts for the automotive and machinery industries.
What are some of your accomplishments while at LRC-Honshu?
I manufacture various parts and specialized tools, like the ABS tone-ring installer (a specialized tool designed to press new speed sensor rings onto axles or hubs without causing damage) for the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.
What is the best thing about working at LRC-Honshu?
It allows me to apply my experience to directly contribute support to U.S. Army operations.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy spending time with my family.
Do you have a special skill or talent you would like to share (what is something people might not know about you)?
I like painting cars, motorcycles, furniture, toys, etc. I also enjoy putting together model cars, airplanes and motorcycles.
Source: United States Army
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – The wind and rain didn’t stop Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Japan, from showing up for their Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention-themed physical training session at Zama Middle High School this morning.
The challenging conditions only helped build more resilient Soldiers by sharpening both their physical readiness and their moral strength to look out for one another.
“They put out a good effort, and nobody quit,” Capt. Samir Streatfield, HHC commander said. “I think the Soldiers did quite well.”
Events like this demonstrate the leadership’s focus on maintaining a healthy atmosphere of mutual trust, Streatfield said.
“My hope is that the Soldiers develop trust in their peers and leaders to take care of them, gain awareness of SHARP resources available to them, and build confidence in their ability to challenge any inappropriate behavior that may arise in the future.”
Source: United States Spaceforce
The 137th SOW is getting ahead of the curve in support of the Culture of Fitness initiative by implementing and encouraging increased physical training. Airmen are participating in unit exercises, such as the workout of the day and the Diamond Fitness Challenge to remain a force that is organized, trained and equipped for mission support.
Source: United States Navy
U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet (USNAVSOUTH/4th Fleet) successfully concluded its annual Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) event from April 24-30. The exercise showcased the powerful integration of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence in the fight against transnational organized crime.
Source: United States Navy
GROTON, Conn. – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), under the command of Cmdr. Andrew S. McGovern, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Friday, May 1, completing a six-month deployment to U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.
Source: United States Navy
A pioneering lease agreement between the Navy and North Carolina will provide enhanced aviation readiness for the nation’s warfighters, while leaders anticipate the facility will bring growth to eastern North Carolina in the form of jobs and economic impact.
Source: United States Navy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As of March 2026, the rubidium fountain clocks have met the benchmark of 15 years of continuous operation as part of the U.S. Naval Observatory’s Master Clock ensemble. Developed and built at the observatory, these clocks were originally brought online in 2011, and their integration as part of the Master Clock shortly after enabled the generation of a time-scale more precise than any other in the world, a standard that continues to be the case today.
Source: United States Army
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U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal — Medical personnel from Austria and Italy will join Senegal and U.S. military medical personnel to conduct a multinational medical readiness exercise in southern Senegal as part of African Lion 2026, strengthening partnerships and improving readiness to deliver care in operational environments.
The exercise, held from April 25 to May 8, gathers U.S. Army medical professionals from the Vermont National Guard, Senegalese Armed Forces healthcare providers, and allied medical teams from Austria and Italy.
Training takes place at multiple medical facilities across the region. Working side by side, participating forces are exchanging expertise and refining their ability to provide effective care in complex environments.
Led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), the MEDREX prepares military medical personnel to operate outside traditional clinical settings while strengthening multinational interoperability.
The training focuses on critical wartime medical skills, including point-of-injury care, blast and trauma management, surgical treatment and patient recovery through rehabilitation. These activities enhance both individual proficiency and unit readiness across participating forces.
“MEDREX allows our medical professionals to train in realistic environments while learning directly from our Senegalese and multinational partners,” said U.S. Army Col. Scot Tebo, command surgeon for SETAF-AF. “This collaboration improves how we deliver care in austere conditions and strengthens our collective ability to support forces during complex operations.”
The exercise reinforces enduring partnerships among participating nations and builds the trust and coordination needed to respond to shared security challenges.
About African Lion
African Lion 2026 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Co-led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security.
African Lion content can be found on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS).
For media inquiries or to request interviews, contact SETAF-AF Public Affairs at setaf_pao@army.mil.
About SETAF-AF
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) prepares Army forces, executes crisis response, enables strategic competition and strengthens partners to achieve U.S. Army Europe and Africa and U.S. Africa Command campaign objectives.
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