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Fighting for glory: Soldiers prepare for Fort Hood Fight Night
By Ayumi DavisJune 20, 2025
FORT HOOD, Texas — The smack of boxing gloves, the tap of feet and quick breaths break the silence in an open room June 11 at Warrior Way Fitness Center as several Soldiers trained for Fight Night.
Fight Night is being held 6 p.m. June 27 at Abrams Physical Fitness Center. With 14 fighters and 7 bouts with two-minute rounds, there will be plenty to see for those who wish to attend. It serves as an opportunity for service members to pursue something greater than themselves, said Command Sgt. Maj. Loyd Rhoades, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood command sergeant major.
“These events are more than just competitions; they embody the spirit of resilience, camaraderie and dedication that define military life at Fort Hood, affectionately known as ‘The Great Place,’” he said. “By engaging in these bouts, participants not only hone their physical skills but also strengthen the bonds that unite them in service to our nation.
“With each punch and cheer, we honor the tradition of excellence that has been built over generations,” Rhoades added.
https://www.army.mil/article/286519/fighting_for_glory_soldiers_prepare_for_fort_hood_fight_night
20 June 2025
Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 16, 2025
SUVA, Fiji – Pacific Partnership 2025 officially concluded its mission stop in Fiji with a closing ceremony hosted at the Waiqanake District School on June 16, 2025…
The largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific, Pacific Partnership enables participants, including United States and Fijian personnel, to work together to enhance disaster response capabilities and foster new and enduring friendships.
“The United States of America believes in a free and open Pacific for all nations,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, mission commander during the closing ceremony. “We deeply value our long history with Fiji and we hope that the work done here helps to reinforce our commitment to this island and to the people of Fiji.”
While in Fiji, the medical team, consisting of U.S. and Fijian public health services personnel, conducted a total of 16 side-by-side subject matter expert exchanges in the fields of hemoculture, permaculture, agriculture, and apiculture. The team accrued more than 26 hours of hands-on training through public health engagements such as the Polymerase Chain Reaction laboratory, spay and neuter clinics, ruminant husbandry training, and a beekeeping tour assembling over 42 participants from across Suva.
The Pacific Partnership engineering team also capitalized on the opportunity to provide focused support to address several local infrastructure concerns. A total of 12 U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, and 8 New Zealand Royal Army Engineers collaborated to undertake the construction and repairs of the Waiqanake District School, to include the complete renovation and installation of a small library in a classroom building. The team also removed obsolete rain gutters from three different classroom buildings and rendered a fresh coat of paint to two classroom buildings. Waiqanake District School, which accommodates over 300 staff, faculty and students, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration for the newly renovated facilities on June 16.
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4221679/pacific-partnership-2025-concludes-mission-stop-in-suva-fiji-june-16-2025/
Following a decade-long recovery and identification mission led by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency — and more than 80 years since he was killed in the hellish Guadalcanal campaign — U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Charmning Rowe returned home this month.
“Today we close the chapter on a story that began in 1942 and bring home a hero,” said Sgt. Matthew Wedding, the Marine charged with escorting Rowe’s remains. “This mission embodies our commitment to never forget and to fulfill our promise to bring every Marine home.”
A native of Orlovista, Florida, Rowe enlisted in the Marine Corps on Jan. 20, 1942, just six weeks after the United States’ entry into World War II. Following recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina, Rowe was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Division.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/veterans/military-history/2025/06/20/after-more-than-80-years-this-marine-returned-home-from-guadalcanal/
USSF opens registration for second annual AI challenge
Published June 18, 2025
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) –
Registration is now open for the United States Space Force’ s second annual Artificial Intelligence Challenge.
The 2025 U.S. Space Force AI Challenge runs from July 16, 2025 and culminates with the awards ceremony at the Space Power Conference in Orlando, Florida, in December 2025. This year’s challenge is designed to foster collaboration and innovation in AI. Participants form teams, engage in learning sessions, and develop AI solutions to address challenges. Teams will present their solutions to technical experts for scoring, and based on scoring, select teams to present their solutions to Department of the Air Force senior leaders in October.
“The 2025 AI Challenge is a team-building activity focused on solving staff, acquisition, and operational problems,” said Col. Nathan Iven, acting deputy chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data at Headquarters, Space Force. “This experience is designed to support innovation and encourage Guardians to leverage disruptive solutions like AI to gain advantage over the pacing threat.”
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4220376/ussf-opens-registration-for-second-annual-ai-challenge/
A Grand Bargain To End The Israel-Iran War
A Grand Bargain to End the Israel–Iran Conflict
After more than a week of missile barrages, drone swarms, and headline‑grabbing air‑strikes, the Israel–Iran confrontation is still escalating toward a point where a single miscalculation could shut the Strait of Hormuz or put the region on a nuclear timer. Below is a phased grand‑bargain that trades verifiable limits on Iran’s nuclear and proxy activities for the end of Israeli offensive operations and full U.S. sanctions relief—all under a tough, automatic snap‑back mechanism.
The goal here is to end the conflict permanently, in part by offering Iran genuine carrots instead of just sticks. This plan also relies on bringing in two key third countries that each have cordial relations with both Iran and Israel: Russia and India, and offers them an incentive as well. Before we get to it, a brief note addressing investor concerns related to the conflict.
Addressing Investor Concerns Related To The Conflict
If you're simply looking to limit your downside risk in case the conflict escalates, you can use the Portfolio Armor iPhone app (or website, if you don't have an iPhone) to find the optimal hedge based on your positions and risk tolerance.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2025-06-21/grand-bargain-end-israel-iran-war