Texas Medical Center Hosts Homeschooled Military Children 

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center near Fort Hood, Texas, hosted homeschooled military kids for a tour of its robotics department. The event brought the five students through the robotic surgery station, getting the opportunity to meet high-ranking officials and learn about career paths in medical care and robotics, according to the Army story. 

Washington National Guard Breaks Ground on Joint Force Headquarters 

A hotly anticipated joint force headquarters has finally broken ground at Camp Murray, Washington. According to the Guard story, the building had been planned since 2007 but finally got the $57.6 million investment needed to start construction. The new facility will unite staff across multiple facilities and multiple Guard branches, bringing them together to work under one roof. 

Army photo by Rodney Jackson