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123rd Medical Group and Kentucky Guard Airmen honored for national excellence
Jul 29, 2026
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123rd Medical Group and Kentucky Guard Airmen honored for national excellence

The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group has been named Air National Guard Medical Unit of the Year, and two of its officers have been recognized for individual excellence in the 2025 Air National Guard Medical Service Awards.

Honoring History and Partnership in Pian di Novello
Jul 29, 2026
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Honoring History and Partnership in Pian di Novello

Eighty-two years after the fierce Gothic Line battles of 1944, local villagers and U.S. military representatives gathered in the Pistoia Mountains to honor the partisan commander Manrico "Pippo" Ducceschi and the fallen heroes who fought for Italy's freedom.

AFOSI civilian coaches DAF women to inaugural flag football title
Jul 29, 2026
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AFOSI civilian coaches DAF women to inaugural flag football title

An Air Force Office of Special Investigations civilian helped make Armed Forces Sports history after coaching the Air Force women’s flag football team during the inaugural Armed Forces Flag Football Championship. Bob Black, a force development manager at AFOS…

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Zalette Mendez
Jul 29, 2026
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I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Zalette Mendez

A corpsman serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is part of a team integral to the medical readiness of multiple organizations and units headquartered at the base.

Partners in Preparedness: Pacific Partnership 2026 and Indonesia Advance Regional Disaster Response
Jul 29, 2026
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Partners in Preparedness: Pacific Partnership 2026 and Indonesia Advance Regional Disaster Response

SIBOLGA, Indonesia – Over the course of two weeks, 13 U.S. members assigned to Pacific Partnership 2026’s (PP26) disaster management line of effort (LOE) trained alongside Indonesian National Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) and national first respon…

Zambia Army strengthens NCO development through new professional military education course
Jul 29, 2026
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Zambia Army strengthens NCO development through new professional military education course

The Zambia Army, with support from the U.S. Army, is strengthening its noncommissioned officer corps through a new Professional Military Education course designed to prepare junior leaders for greater responsibility and improve integration between officers an…

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The United States Armed Forces

Established: 1775

Forged in the American Revolution, the U.S. Armed Forces have grown into the most technologically advanced military in the world. From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, American service members have defended freedom and projected power across the globe. The U.S. military leave program is a cornerstone of its personnel support system, providing up to 30 days of annual leave to ensure soldiers remain rested, resilient, and connected with their families.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Established: 1948

Born from the necessity to defend a new nation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have become renowned for their innovation, intelligence, and operational excellence. Operating on the principle of a "people's army," the IDF relies on compulsory service, deeply embedding it within Israeli society. Leave for IDF soldiers is considered a vital component of service, allowing them to return home, recharge, and maintain the strong societal bonds that are crucial to the nation's defense and morale.

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Arrange for essential personal items or care packages to be procured and delivered to a service member's designated location.

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Common Questions About Military Leave

Active duty service members generally accrue 2.5 days of leave per month, totaling up to 30 days annually. Unit policy windows can affect approval timing.

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