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13/09/2025

12/09/2025

ON THE RADAR - From benefit updates to military history and news, we’re covering what matters to service members, spouses, and veterans.

12/09/2025

Today is Stand Up To Cancer Day, so it's fitting to share this article.

For years, military aviators and their families have raised alarms about hidden cancer risks tied to flight and service. Just last month, their fight turned into victory: the ACES Act is now law.

This legislation will study cancer rates among aviators and aircrew, ensuring the sacrifices made in the skies are fully recognized—and that Veterans and families get the answers and care they deserve.
https://www.mybaseguide.com/aviator-cancer-examination-study-act

12/09/2025

UPDATE: Naval Academy Lockdown
What many feared was an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy turned out to be a miscommunication gone viral.

A vague report about a suspicious person quickly escalated into lockdown.
Rumors spread faster than facts, sparking panic and false “active shooter” headlines.

This incident shows how fast misinformation can create chaos—even on a secure military campus.
Read more: https://mybaseguide.com/naval-academy-lockdown

12/09/2025

UPDATE:

11/09/2025

We’re following this developing situation at the United States Naval Academy.

11/09/2025

From rugged trails to cozy cafés, Anchorage has it all—and JBER puts you right in the middle of the adventure. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights, hiking Chugach, or grabbing brunch at Snow City Café, there’s no shortage of things to do.
📍 Stationed at JBER or just visiting? Here are some of the best military-friendly spots, eats, and experiences in Alaska’s “last frontier.”

11/09/2025

Nearly 3,000 lives lost. Thousands more forever changed. And a generation of service members, veterans, first responders, and families carrying the weight of that day.

For those who lived it, the memory is heavy. For those too young to remember, the responsibility is ours to teach.

Today, we honor the fallen. We recognize the sacrifices that followed. And we recommit to the promise: Never Forget.

🇺🇸 How are you remembering 9/11 today

10/09/2025

Almost 10 years since the doors opened… and still, no woman has earned the SEAL Trident.
https://mybaseguide.com/women-navy-seals

09/09/2025

PCS'ing to Alaska? Welcome to Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson (JBER)! From gate access to housing, schools & amenities, here’s your guide to settling in at your new duty station in Anchorage: https://mybaseguide.com/%20joint-base-elmendorf-richardson

08/09/2025

Big change in Naval Aviation: Carrier landings are no longer required before earning the coveted “Wings of Gold.”

Pilots bound for carriers will still train on deck landings later, but the Navy says new tech like Precision Landing Mode makes it possible to streamline training and get aviators to the fleet faster.
https://mybaseguide.com/wings-of-gold

05/09/2025

From F-35 crashes to Navy jets lost at sea, 2025 has seen a string of high-profile aviation accidents. But are mishaps actually increasing—or do recent incidents just look worse than in past years?

We break down every major Class-A and B accident of 2025, compare across services, and look at what’s driving concern for aviators, families, and leaders alike.
https://mybaseguide.com/military-aircraft-accidents