Smiley served in the United States Army for over two decades, displaying bravery and leadership in the Korean and Vietnam Wars with the I Corps and 5th Infantry Division.

BEYA Stars and Stripes is an important event that takes place during the annual BEYA STEM Conference hosted by US Black Engineer Magazine, a flagship publication of Career Communications Group. The founding members started the tradition of the breakfast event during the three-day conference two decades ago. Since then, the veteran group of Black Engineer … Continue reading “BEYA Stars and Stripes is an important event that takes place during the annual BEYA STEM Conference”

The confirmation of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the next Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman was approved by the Senate on Wednesday. U.S.  Senator Kevin Cramer announced the news of General C. Q. Brown’s confirmation via Twitter. The announcement of an airman leading the Joint Chiefs has been welcomed by airmen in Minot and … Continue reading “The confirmation of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the next Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman was approved by the Senate on Wednesday”

September 11 was officially declared as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance by President Joe Biden. It is a day to remember and honor all the lives lost 22 years ago in the terrorist attacks and to recognize the dedication of the heroes who have served this nation since then. The U.S. … Continue reading “September 11 is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance”

Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who is the vice chief of naval operations, has been nominated by President Biden as the Chief of Naval Operations. Franchetti has an exceptional career spanning over three decades of service and is not only a model naval officer but also an advocate for equality and diversity within the armed forces. Franchetti’s … Continue reading “Admiral Lisa Franchetti nominated for Chief of Naval Operations. Praised for promoting diversity and excellence in the navy”

In February 2009, members of the Navy’s Centennial Seven posed with U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen at the BEYA STEM Conference in Baltimore. From left to right, Capt. Pete Tzomes, Rear Adm. Tony Watson, Cmdr. Will Bundy, Vice Adm. Mel Williams, Capt. Joe Peterson, Rear Adm. Cecil Haney, and Rear Adm. Bruce Grooms. The Centennial Seven … Continue reading “STEM City USA and USBE share a pre-release video of The Centennial Seven, the first Black submarine captains in the US Navy. Exclusive insight into their achievements.”

The Black Engineer of the Year Stars and Stripes Scholarship Committee has announced a lineup of 12 committee members dedicated to fostering the success of future Black engineers. The Committee comprises distinguished military veterans, educators, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Black Engineer of the Year Stars and Stripes Scholarship Committee … Continue reading “BEYA launches Stars and Stripes Scholarship Committee”

“In 2007, Senator Carl Levin attended a ceremony onboard the USS Harry S. Truman,” Arnold Resnicoff tweeted, adding that a Torah Scroll, which survived the Holocaust, was presented to the ship’s chapel. “As of yesterday’s commissioning of the USS Carl M. Levin, there is now a ship that bears his name,” continued Resnicoff, a rabbi … Continue reading “USS Carl M. Levin was named in honor of Michigan’s longest-serving Senator, the late Carl M. Levin”

President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate U.S. Air Force Chief General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, and General Charles C.Q. Brown the president thanked outgoing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. … Continue reading “President Biden has announced his intention to nominate Gen. C.Q. Brown as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff”

The Fort Gregg-Adams logo is now used to represent the installation formerly known as Fort Lee.