WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has published “The NCO’s Barracks Guidebook,” a comprehensive resource developed by noncommissioned officers for noncommissioned officers, to empower junior leaders with the tools and confidence to improve Soldiers’ living conditions and enforce standards. The guidebook is a key component of the Army’s broader, multi-faceted strategy to improve barracks across the force, focusing on the critical role of engaged leadership at the unit level. “Barracks management is NCO business,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer. “This guidebook equips squad leaders, platoon sergeants, and first sergeants to lead with daily presence, identify facility issues early, and relentlessly advocate for their troops.” This leadership resource provides practical, standardized guidance and demystifies the process for getting facility issues fixed. The guidebook does not create new bureaucracy; instead, it reinforces existing duties and standardizes best practices so NCOs can catch facility issues early and advocate for their Soldiers. It translates existing policies into actionable battle rhythms, providing checklists for everything from wellness checks to navigating installation support channels like the Directorate of Public Works. The NCO’s Barracks Guidebook was originally developed by the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command and was quickly identified as a valuable asset for Army-wide…
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Department of War Restores US Pacific Command Designation 16 June 2026 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman,…
President Donald Trump said at the G7 Summit Wednesday that the U.S. would not contribute to any reconstruction fund for Iran, saying that “we are not investing in it and we do not have a fund,” after backlash from Israel and its American supporters over reports of an agreement to…
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Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration’s approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian appeared first on…
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The Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government of Yemen announced Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all parts of the country controlled by the Houthis, a militant group and ally of Iran. The Houthis control vast territory in Yemen including the capital Sanaa. As Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council…
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ROVANIEMI, Finland, Oct. 1, 2026 — The Republic of Finland celebrated the arrival of its first two permanently based F-35A aircraft in country, marking the beginning of a new era of 5th Generation capability for the Finnish Defence Forces. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) joined the arrival ceremony, hosted by the…
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MoreTeam LionStrike Selected to Progress in UK LMV Competition Team LionStrike has been selected to progress to the next stage of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) competition, marking an important milestone for the team’s proposal to deliver a modern, adaptable and UK-supported vehicle capability for the…
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Senior Trump administration officials held a “highly unusual meeting” to discuss next moves in the Iran War and other regional matters, Axios reported Friday. Vice President J.D. Vance chaired the meeting, which also included Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA Director…
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USAF EOD Finally Gets Their Beret Last night, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Wolfe shared this image and comment on social media: EOD Airmen take on some of our joint force’s most complex and hazardous missions. The beret authorization aligns EOD’s uniform distinction with its designation as a…
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