Czech partners assist Texas Army Guard during flood response efforts

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman July 23, 2025 at 01:52PM KERRVILLE, Texas — With just two days’ notice, 16 firefighters and four search dogs from the Czech Republic arrived in the Texas hill country, teaming up with National Guard members to search flood-affected areas for missing individuals.

Medical Care to Kitchen Flare CP25

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron July 23, 2025 at 11:06AM Hospitalman Kevontae Washington, assigned to Comfort, is a 26-year-old native of Waldorf, Maryland. Before joining the Navy, he worked in a variety of fields. After earning a certificate in automotive maintenance, he then changed his career path and became a fireman for a local fire department in Virginia.

Fort Hunter Liggett supports the Madre Fire 2025

Story by Amy Phillips July 22, 2025 at 04:33PM Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) provided three heavy equipment operators and two firefighters for a 12-day deployment to support the Madre Fire in the Los Padres National Forest’s remote central California area from July 2-14, 2025. They were part of the team of hundreds of firefighters and support personnel committed to containing the wildland fire, which also included seven firefighting air tankers, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers assigned to fight the fire.

DDNI Bravo Zulu - Commander Awarded Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Story by Caitlin Justesen July 18, 2025 at 11:29AM The Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence spotlights Commander William Richmond for exemplifying the volunteer spirit by dedicating more than 3,000 volunteer hours as a member of the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department during the past four years.

From South Carolina to Japan: Swamp Fox firefighters advance mission readiness through joint training

Story by Staff Sgt. Danielle Dawson July 17, 2025 at 04:13PM U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a two-week immersive training engagement at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1-13, 2025.