Sep 8, 2026

By Chet Curtis, Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

For military Families, a PCS is a familiar part of life. But for their children, each move brings a unique set of challenges, from navigating new school systems to the daunting task of making new friends. To ease these burdens, the military offers a dedicated resource: the School Liaison Program. These professionals serve as a critical link between Families, schools and the installation, ensuring military-connected children receive the support they need to succeed.

Sep 8, 2026

By Chet Curtis, Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

For military Families, the call to serve often means a life on the move. While these experiences can foster incredible adaptability and a broad worldview in children, the constant transition brings a unique set of challenges. From navigating new schools to rebuilding a sense of home every few years, military children learn to live with a level of change that most of their peers will never experience. 

Aug 31, 2026

Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter whose six-decade career made her one of country music’s most recognizable voices, died Aug. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80. President Donald J. Trump directed American flags at all public buildings, military installations and U.S. territories to fly at half-staff in her memory through sunset the following day. She never wore the uniform, but for more than 50 years, Parton found ways to reach those who did. 

Aug 31, 2026

Twenty-one Soldiers across Sagami General Depot and six in Okinawa, Japan, battled through an 8-mile qualifier run Aug. 17 to earn a spot on USARJ’s first Army Ten-Miler team in more than a decade. 

Aug 26, 2026

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington, held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 25 at the I Corps Joint Operations Center to kick off a secretary of the Army-directed initiative that will include 19 projects on base to modernize infrastructure, housing and energy resilience supporting I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing. 

Aug 24, 2026

More than 22,000 jars of peanut butter arrived at Stronghold Food Pantry’s Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, facility Aug. 14. Within hours, the shipment had become more than a donation. It had become a community-wide effort to make sure the product reached military Families and local agencies that could put it to use. 

Aug 24, 2026

Navigating daily life on an Army installation just got easier. Whether you’re a Soldier, family member, civilian employee, retiree or contractor, keeping track of base resources, gate traffic and community updates can be a challenge. Enter the My Army Post App, or MAPA, the official mobile information center designed specifically for Army garrisons worldwide. 

Aug 21, 2026

Required by Congress, the Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military presents critical statistics, trend analyses and updates on the DoW’s ongoing efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military. The FY 2025 report incorporates findings from the 2025 Workplace Experiences Survey—a congressionally mandated assessment measuring the prevalence of unwanted sexual contact, sexual harassment and sex discrimination across the force. 

Aug 21, 2026

U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach in Germany earned the U.S. Army’s 2026 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program of the Year award for medium-sized garrisons, beating out 18 other garrisons for the honor.