Sep 14, 2026

U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, celebrated the opening of two newly renovated playgrounds, located at Buildings 271 and 272 at Tower Barracks, Sept. 10, giving children across the community welcoming new spaces for play and physical activity. 

Sep 11, 2026

Braving the rain to honor, remember and build strength, hundreds of Soldiers and community members gathered Sept. 11 at Yano Field for the U.S. Army Garrison Japan “Workout to Remember.” 

Sep 11, 2026

Between early morning formations, field exercises and the demanding operational tempo of serving in the Republic of Korea, finding time to earn a college degree might seem nearly impossible. Yet at the Joint College Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 3, caps and gowns replaced uniforms as service members walked across the stage to celebrate a major milestone. 

Sep 11, 2026

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany, opened Suicide Prevention Month Sept. 3 at the Clay Kaserne Paintball Field, bringing the community together for awareness and its annual paintball challenge. The event offered a paintball tournament, multistation mini-competitions, food and music. Attendees also had access to community resource booths staffed by the American Red Cross, Army Community Service, the Equal Opportunity program and the Army Spouses’ Club. 

Sep 8, 2026

The War Department recognized unique and innovative suicide prevention programs during a ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Sept. 2. 

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.