U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Gate operations for Labor Day holiday weekend
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U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Army Launches Flagship Strategic Capital Initiative with FedEx Dataworks to Modernize Logistics Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Army today announced its newest project under the Army’s Strategic Capital Initiative (SCI) — a landmark collab...
Defense.gov | Aug 21, 2026
Motors Assembled at Tobyhanna Army Depot Power Drone to World-Record Flight
A battery-powered small unmanned aircraft system recently shattered a world endurance record, flying for more than eight hours in the desert heat — a milestone achieved using critical propulsion components assembled by the Army's organic industrial base.
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
MICC Launch Program builds elite talent, strengthens contracting force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — More than 30 of the Army’s newest contracting noncommissioned officers completed the first Mission and...
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Monthly Fort Knox retirement ceremony set for Aug. 28
The monthly Fort Knox retirement ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 in Waybur Theater and hosted by Col. Franyate Taylor, 1st Theater Sustainmen...
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
H2F Strengthens Warfighters on Fort Rucker
FORT RUCKER, Ala.— Physical strength can get a Soldier through a fitness test, but it takes more than muscles to create a warrior for the future fight.
Defense.gov | Aug 21, 2026
Navy Advances MH-60 Modernization, Identifies Industry Performers for Prototype Project
The Navy's MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter service life modernization program recently announced the industry performers identified to proceed to the first phase of a statement of work collaboration for the MH-60 tailorable architecture leveraging open systems prot…
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Fort Knox celebrates all things veteran at annual Retiree Appreciation Day
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Hundreds descended on Sadowski Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 21 to take part in the much-anticipated annual Retiree Appreciation...
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
H2F Director’s Corner
By: Marcus Wright\, COL | COL Wright serves as the Director of H2F for the U.S. Army. Technology continues to make the battlefield more lethal, disperse...
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Indiana National Guard answers call for storm relief efforts
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 70 Hoosier National Guard soldiers and airmen answered Gov. Mike Braun's call to assist with statewide storm relief efforts ami...
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Defense Health Agency J-3/5/7 visits the 1st Global Field Medical Lab
Defense Health Agency J-3/5/7 visits the 1st Global Field Medical Lab Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. - The 1st Global Field Medical Laboratory, the only g...
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Washington National Guard Continues Month-Long Wildfire Response
For more than a month, Washington National Guard soldiers and airmen have supported wildfire response operations across Washington through aerial firefighting, hand crews and community support missions.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Tyndall Airman goes beyond the uniform to earn ‘Big of the Year’ for bridging base and community
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vicente Thompkins earned the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and the Northwest Florida "Big of the Year" award for dedicating over 3,000 hours to youth mentorship off-duty. Driven by the lack of a male role model in h…
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Armaments Center partners with industry to explore concepts for autonomous ground vehicle integration
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Tomorrow’s battlefield is expected to pair automated vehicles and artificial intelligence with human Soldiers, and the U.S. Ar...
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Armaments Center partners with industry to explore concepts for autonomous ground vehicle integration
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Tomorrow’s battlefield is expected to pair automated vehicles and artificial intelligence with human Soldiers, and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center helping explore what that future might…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Womack Develops Future Army Nurse Corps Officers Through NSTP
Womack Army Medical Center concluded another successful Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP), giving 12 Army ROTC cadets a firsthand look at life as an Army Nurse Corps officer.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Georgia Guardsmen recognized for work behind Freedom 250
Twelve Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supporting Joint Task Force-District of Columbia were recognized in Arlington for work that kept teams supplied, personnel accounted for and daily operations moving during Freedom 250.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
55 Years Later: Pegnitz & U.S. Army Remember 37 Fallen Soldiers
Fifty-five years after a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook crashed near Pegnitz, German and American communities gathered at the site to honor the 37 Soldiers who lost their lives and reflect on a tragedy that remains deeply woven into the history of the region Aug. 18…
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Changing of the guard for product manager offices at Picatinny Arsenal
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Honoring age-old military tradition, various offices under the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment & Ammunition...
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Airman receives Bronze Star for actions during deployment
Master Sgt. Daniel Rogers, senior enlisted leader at the 123rd Air Control Squadron, received the Bronze Star Aug. 1 for his actions during a deployment in which he safeguarded more than 320 coalition personnel while under attack by small-arms fire, 170 mm ro…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Healthy pets, happy savings at your commissary
Military families can save on top pet brands during the annual Healthy Pet Fall Event, which runs from Aug. 24 to Sept. 20 at commissaries worldwide and online through Commissary CLICK2GO®.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Changing of the guard for product manager offices at Picatinny Arsenal
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Honoring age-old military tradition, various offices under the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment & Ammunition (PAE ASA) held command change ceremonies recently. Typically, senior level military officers and SES civili…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Future Fleet Leaders Connect Classroom Theory to Shipboard Power at NSWCPD
When Midshipman 1st Class Logan Flament arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), he stepped into a vital side of the Navy he had never seen before.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Knight LZ: Historic taxiway landing at Ramstein
A 37th Airlift Squadron aircrew flying a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft conducted a taxiway landing during a wing exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 18. The event marked history as the first time an airplane has landed at Ramstein without using a ru…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Class of 2028 Cadets formally commit to West Point, service obligation at Affirmation Ceremony
In one of the most significant moments of their cadet careers, more than 1,100 members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2028 officially swore allegiance to defend the United States and committed to their final two years at West Point and acknowledged a f…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Innovation, Modernization, Readiness highlight SECAF visit to McConnell AFB
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Readiness, modernization and cutting-edge aviation technology brought the Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 12, 2026.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Navy EOD Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence
On Aug. 22, 1941, the first U.S. Mine Disposal class graduated its inaugural group of technicians, marking the genesis of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). These early operators created a standard of robust technical proficiency matched with deliberate,…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Hospital Corpsman Chief Avesta El Retires After 28 Years of Dedicated Service
After 28 years of unwavering dedication to the United States Navy and its Sailors, Chief Hospital Corpsman Avesta El officially retired during a ceremony held at Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda on Aug. 14, 2026.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
NAVFAC Southeast Awards $264 Million Contract for Nuclear Power Training Facility Expansion in South Carolina
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $264 million contract to South Carolina-based HITT Contracting on Aug. 18 to construct a nuclear power training simulation facility expansion at Joint Base (JB) Lindsey Graham in Charle…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Exchanging sniper practices between the British and U.S. Forces in Poland
U.S. Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment (2-37 AR) trained alongside the British Army’s Finder Troop under the Light Dragoons during Finder Troop’s sniper course at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, P…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Under Secretary of the Navy Visits Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Naval Support Activity Maine (NSA Maine) hosted Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, Mr. William “Bill” Toti, Aug. 19.
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
NAS Sigonella and Cesarò Commemorate 30 Years of Collaboration and Community
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella and the town of Cesarò celebrated three decades of cultural and historic collaboration, Aug. 19, 2026. On August 19, 1996, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella played a critical role in helping the town of Cesarò place a seven-m…
DVIDS | Aug 21, 2026
Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command Hosts Family & Friends Day
NCDOC crew shared our mission with the people who support us everyday, allowing them to experience a closer look at the incredible work we do.
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
Ansbach’s BOSS program earns best in Army
ANSBACH, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program earned the U.S. Army’s 2026 BOSS Program of the Year fo...
U.S. Army | Aug 21, 2026
High-Fives and Hanbok: ROK, U.S. children build friendships at PIEFriends Summer Camp
"The bowling was fun, but the best part was making three new American friends while playing." Yoo, Yechan, student, Minse Elementary School in Pyeontaek...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Wisconsin National Guard concludes storm recovery mission
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Army National Guard concluded over two weeks of state activation supporting storm recovery efforts in Winnebago County, Au...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Targeted Care connects patients to right mental health support at right time
FORT Polk, La. - Walking into a mental health clinic and asking for help can be difficult. Walking out without the specialty mental health appointment y...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Nevada Army Guard wraps up wildfire response
The Nevada National Guard’s response to a series of conflagrations north of Reno last week produced similar alarm to the Davis Fire of 2024. For both Re...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
White Sands School Meeting Highlights ‘Future Proof Infrastructure’ for New Pre-K–8 School
The White Sands Missile Range’s Facility Planning Committee met on Aug. 18, 2026, in the evening to share input on the new White Sands School planned fo...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Product director office realigns as part of Army acquisition reform efforts
Operational control of a longtime product director office at the Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) was transf...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Bonding over bugs: How a U.S. Army entomologist and his daughter share a passion for science
If you visit Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, you might find a unique father-daughter team studying insects. Army Col. Hee Kim, an entomologist and di...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s Instructor Training Group: Strengthening Lethality Through Expert Instruction
The Instructor Training Group (ITG) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) is one of the Army’s most influential training assets. Based at Fort Benn...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Professional tools, real-world science: Bug Camp inspires future STEM leaders
Defense Health Agency-Public Health hosted its second annual Bug Camp, held from June 29 to July 2, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Georgia Guard Soldiers endure Jungle Operations Training
MARIETTA, Ga. – High heat, constant humidity, heavy rainfall, dense vegetation, dangerous animals, and countless insects are what Soldiers from the 1st...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
USACE seeks public comments on NorthMet Mining project
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a new permit application submitted by NewRange Copp...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
This Week in Sustainment History – August 25
The ‘Red Ball Express’ was an important military operation from World War II that has become a symbol for the strength and adaptability of U.S. Army log...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Fort Knox to host Hiring our Heroes all-day career summit Sept. 22
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and military caregivers are invited to participate in the Fort Knox Hiring Ou...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Senior Fuel Dawg retires after a 33-year Army career
FORT LEE, Va. – The U.S. Army Quartermaster School Petroleum, Water and Energy Department’s first Senior Petroleum Advisor retired after 33 years in the...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
STACK-ing the odds in the Army Signal Corps' favor: A Soldier Developer’s Point of View of CGSC's AI Basics course
CGSOC recent graduate shares Signal Corps-specific AI agent created during new AI Basics elective course, thoughts on the course
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Fort Buchanan Strengthens Hemispheric Partnerships as Peruvian Reserve Officers Visit
FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — A delegation of Peruvian Army officers visited Fort Buchanan Aug. 18 as part of an eight‑day professional exchange in the U...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
OIB-assembled motors power drone to world-record flight, showcasing domestic manufacturing leap
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – A battery-powered small-unmanned aircraft system recently shattered a world endurance record, flying for more than eight hours...
Defense.gov | Aug 20, 2026
Corps of Engineers Modernizes Historic Fort Sill Barracks
Behind the historic facade of Building 900 at U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Sill, Okla., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, is executing a high-tech modernization project that will make it one of the most structurally reinforced buildings on the ins…
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
National Guard recognizes top State Partnership Program achievements
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The National Guard Bureau announced the recipients of the 2025 State Partnership Program (SPP) Awards during a recent conference, recogn...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Fort Leonard Wood’s DHR to host Retiree Appreciation Days
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Fort Leonard Wood’s Directorate of Human Resources has been planning this year’s Retiree Appreciation Days scheduled to take pl...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Massachusetts Guard, Paraguay Prepare Sites for Fuerzas Comando 2026
More than 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the Massachusetts National Guard conducted a joint engineering mission with the Paraguayan Armed Forces to renovat...
Defense.gov | Aug 20, 2026
USS George Washington Celebrates Historic Aircraft Milestone
After 34 years of continuous service projecting American sea power, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington achieved a major aviation milestone by recovering its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean.
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
JBM-HH Garrison Exercises Emergency Response Capabilities
JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. – The jarring sound of simulated gunshots suddenly echoed across the base, quickly followed by the loud wail of appr...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Learning That Leads A Workforce Feature Series Part II: Leading With Purpose
“Leadership is not defined by a title. It is demonstrated through service, trust and a commitment to developing others.” Learning That Leadsis a recurri...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Dragoon Stakes forges combat-effective Soldiers under pressure
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — A Fort Leonard Wood basic combat training battalion is integrating a comprehensive new assessment designed to ensure Soldiers a...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Fort Leonard Wood firefighter, LRC bring 1943 fire truck back to life after 13-year restoration project
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — After a 13-year-long restoration project, an 83-year-old fire engine has a chance at a new mission due to the vision and tenaci...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Shades of Green hosts annual BOSS Training Forum
ORLANDO, Fla. – At Shades of Green, beneath Florida palms and the easy distraction of a resort setting, the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Tra...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Illinois Guard Medics Aid Injured Motorcyclist During Northern Strike
Four Illinois Army National Guard medics showed what it means to be ‘Always Ready, Always There’ by assisting an injured motorcyclist while on annual tr...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Distinguished Visitors Witness Live J-REX Missile Launch and Tech Showcase at White Sands Missile Range
Military leaders and defense innovators gathered Aug. 19 for the J-REX 26.3, or the Joint Readiness Experimentation Distinguished Visitors Day, hosted a...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Initiatives reduce inventory burdens, support Soldier focus on mission
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – Lengthy equipment inventories have long taken Soldiers away from their primary mission, but a generational modernization of pro...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Virginia Guard tests cyberattack scenarios at Cyber Fortress 26
The Virginia Army National Guard’s 91stCyber Brigade hosted Cyber Fortress 26, a joint, interagency, intergovernmental multinational exercise, July 25-...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Italian News Highlights
Translated Italian News for the Vicenza Military Community.
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
Out & About
Enjoy your time while in Italy visiting some local festivals and tasting typical specialties. Many events are located in the main squares of the towns a...
U.S. Army | Aug 20, 2026
U.S. and German Military Medical Commands Modernize Public Health Partnership
MUNICH, Germany — Leadership from U.S. Army Public Health Command Europe and the German military, or Bundeswehr, met Aug. 12-13 to sign a modernized Mem...
Defense.gov | Aug 19, 2026
Learning With Every Launch: Inside Exercise Cold Raptor
During Exercise Cold Raptor in Poland, soldiers launched micro-high-altitude balloons into the stratosphere to test emerging sensing and communication technologies.
Defense.gov | Aug 19, 2026
Exercise Northern Viking Marks 75 Years of Defense Cooperation
U.S. service members arrived in Keflavik, Iceland, joining forces with the Icelandic Coast Guard and other NATO allies for the U.S. 6th Fleet's Exercise Northern Viking 2026.
Defense.gov | Aug 18, 2026
USS Essex Hosts Tiger Cruise on Return to San Diego
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex hosted a historic Tiger Cruise for friends, family and community members near Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., before returning to its home port.
Defense.gov | Aug 18, 2026
Army Develops Ultra-Light Vehicle for Changing Battlefields
In fielding the Infantry Squad Vehicle, an ultra-light tactical vehicle that carries nine passengers and their equipment, the Army took a rapid acquisition approach, using commercial off-the-shelf solutions and minimal military modifications.
Defense.gov | Aug 18, 2026
United Nations Command Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers During 50th Commemoration of Attack
The United Nations Command commemorated the sacrifice of Army Capt. Arthur Bonifas and 1st Lt. Mark Barrett, who were killed in an unprovoked attack 50 years ago in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, in the name of peace and stability.
Defense.gov | Aug 18, 2026
Defense Innovation Unit Develops Program to Supercharge Defense Industrial Base
The Bridge Program, part of the War Department's innovation unit developed to drive systemic reform as it seeks to supercharge the U.S. defense industrial base, is executing a targeted strategy to eliminate critical bottlenecks.
Defense.gov | Aug 17, 2026
Competitors Display Resilience, Teamwork at Fort Drum's Mountain Mudder
More than 1,000 Fort Drum, N.Y., community members answered the "call to dirty," putting their laundry detergent to the test as they dove into the muck during the base's annual Mountain Mudder.
Defense.gov | Aug 17, 2026
Fighter Wing Trains to Keep F-35s in the Fight
Airmen assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing, known as the Red Tails, trained to generate and sustain F-35A Lightning II combat airpower under pressure during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Ala.
Defense.gov | Aug 14, 2026
U.S. Forces Japan Airlifts Supplies to Region Recovering From Earthquake
U.S. Forces Japan rapidly delivered more than 100,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, following a devastating earthquake.
Defense.gov | Aug 14, 2026
Centcom Launches First-Ever Multinational Attack Drone Task Force
U.S. Central Command announced efforts to establish the first multidomain, multinational attack drone task force, which will employ one-way attack drones operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners.
Defense.gov | Aug 13, 2026
Southcom Mission Shifts to Protecting Sovereignty of U.S., Partner Nations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met in Panama with U.S. service members who are learning how to survive in the most brutal, unforgiving jungles of the Western Hemisphere, all while retaining their combat effectiveness.
Defense.gov | Aug 13, 2026
Army Reserve Engineers Train Across Multiple Missions During Exercise Northern Strike
Soldiers trained on diverse combat and defense skills during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., to boost battlefield readiness.
Defense.gov | Aug 12, 2026
Hegseth Touts Americas Counter Cartel Coalition During Panama Visit
In Panama, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told members of the recently established Americas Counter Cartel Coalition that the U.S. is firmly committed to working alongside them to dismantle dangerous transnational criminal drug cartels.
Defense.gov | Aug 12, 2026
Army Corps of Engineers Rehabilitates 1942 Flood Mitigation Machinery
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is rehabilitating two cranes used for the past 84 years to position the steel gates that manage water output at the Loyalhanna Dam in Saltsburg, Pa.
Defense.gov | Aug 12, 2026
Naval Academy Integrates Robotics, Autonomous Systems Into Summer Training
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen recently deployed robotics and autonomous systems directly from 100-foot yard patrol craft for the first time, marking an important milestone in preparing future naval leaders for an increasingly autonomous maritime battlespace.
Defense.gov | Aug 12, 2026
Utah National Guard Aviation Crews Support Wildfire Response
Utah Army National Guardsmen conducted water bucket drops to support local agencies in suppressing wildfires across the state.
Defense.gov | Aug 11, 2026
ManTech Marks 70 Years of Creating Innovative Military Solutions
The War Department marked the 70th anniversary of its Manufacturing Technology enterprise, which solves challenges beyond industry partners' investment capacity and risk tolerance, by showcasing the program's innovative technologies during events at the Penta…
Defense.gov | Aug 11, 2026
National Guard Continues Washington Wildfire Support
National Guard aviation crews have flown 225 flight hours, dropping nearly 1.2 million gallons of water on fires across eastern and central Washington.
Defense.gov | Aug 11, 2026
Exercise Tenacious Archer Strengthens Joint Air Defense Readiness
U.S. service members and partner nations conducted joint air and missile defense training to strengthen regional security and interoperability in the Pacific as part of Exercise Tenacious Archer in Palau.
Defense.gov | Aug 10, 2026
U.S., Moroccan Forces Leverage Africa's Multidomain Experimentation Center
U.S. service members partnered with Morocco's royal armed forces to enable the first-ever live-fire demonstration leveraging the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center, supporting a U.S. defense industry partner in testing long-range precision…
Defense.gov | Aug 10, 2026
Hegseth Renames Joint Base Charleston to Honor Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston, S.C., became Joint Base Lindsey Graham during a ceremony to rename the installation after the late senator, Air Force veteran and South Carolina native son.
Defense.gov | Aug 10, 2026
USS Thomas Hudner Returns to Naval Station Mayport From Deployment
The guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner returned to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., concluding an almost nine-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
Defense.gov | Aug 7, 2026
War Department Releases Open Letter to Defense Industry Stakeholders
The War Department is inviting the defense industrial base and the acquisition community to provide input on ways to streamline data and audit requirements related to business systems, as part of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's arsenal of freedom acquisition…
Defense.gov | Aug 7, 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Military Youth
Five young Americans from across the War Department were honored as finalists during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2026 National Military Youth of the Year celebration in the nation's capital, and one walked away with the honor and the opportunity to co…
Defense.gov | Aug 7, 2026
Multinational Partners Strengthen Regional Readiness During Exercise Panamax 2026
U.S. airmen joined 40 military personnel from across the Americas during Panamax 2026, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise focused on an integrated approach against simulated threats to the Panama Canal and the region.
Defense.gov | Aug 7, 2026
Space Launch Delta 45 Partners With Florida National Guard to Strengthen Hazmat Response
Space Launch Delta 45 and the Florida Army National Guard's 44th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team recently partnered for a multiday training exercise designed to ensure both organizations remain prepared to respond rapidly to chemical, biologica…
Defense.gov | Aug 6, 2026
Marines Make History With First Attack Drone Live-Fire Series in South Korea
Marines successfully concluded the service's first series of live-fire first-person view attack drone flights in South Korea, demonstrating the ability to field emerging technologies in the Western Pacific rapidly.
Defense.gov | Aug 6, 2026
Northcom Prepares Deployment to Support Wildfire Suppression
At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Northern Command is preparing to deploy approximately 200 soldiers to support a wildland fire ground response operation in the Pacific Northwest.
Defense.gov | Aug 5, 2026
Coast Guard Participates in Panama Canal Counter-Threat Exercise
Panama's National Aeronaval Service welcomed key leaders from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and the United States during the pre-sail conference for Panamax 2026, one of the largest military exercises in the Western Hemisphere.
Defense.gov | Aug 5, 2026
Southcom Establishes Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere
Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, led by Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin Jarrard, integrates military capabilities with the 18 partner nations of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.
Defense.gov | Aug 4, 2026
Always Present: Joint Task Force D.C. Patrols the City
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia conducted presence patrols near museums and monuments as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington.
Defense.gov | Aug 4, 2026
Washington National Guardsmen Support Statewide Wildfire Response
Washington National Guardsmen accumulated 146.5 flight hours and dropped 1,181 buckets of water as wildfires spread across the state recently, working with state and local partners to protect communities, property and critical infrastructure.