Two Marines. Six seconds. A decision that saved a compound. On the morning of April 22, 2008, Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter and Corporal Jonathan T. Yale stood watch at the entrance to Joint Security Station Nasser in Ramadi, Iraq. They came from different places and belonged to different battalions. Cpl Jonathan Yale, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, was nearing the end of his deployment. LCpl Jordan Haerter, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, had only recently arrived...

In Memory of the Crew of Loosefoot 616 On August 31, 2021, the United States Navy lost five exceptional Sailors when an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight (HSC-8), callsign "Loosefoot 616," crashed into the Pacific Ocean while operating from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego, California. The tragedy claimed the lives of: LT Bradley A. Foster LT Paul R. Fridley AWS1 James P. Buriak HM1...

The Mission Behind ZEUS95 The KC-135 Stratotanker is a vital asset in global air operations. To many, it may look like just another aircraft, but its role is critical. Tanker crews extend the reach of combat and support aircraft by refueling them mid-flight. This capability allows missions to continue without interruption and helps keep service members safe. ZEUS95 was a mission built on responsibility, precision, and commitment. The crew operated in demanding conditions, often flying long...