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DVIDS | Jun 20, 2026
Thousands of miles from Nebraska and far from traditional Father’s Day celebrations, two Nebraska National Guard fathers are sharing an experience few service members have, deploying alongside their sons. At Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, U.S. Army…
DVIDS | Jun 20, 2026
The three-day Spouse Program at the Pacific Amphibious Leaders 2026, hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, from June 16-18, 2026, brought together military spouses from across the Indo-Pacific region to strengthen relationships, share experiences, and…
DVIDS | Jun 20, 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii — Senior amphibious and maritime leaders from across the Indo-Pacific gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16-18, 2026, for the 12th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026. Hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific at the Daniel K.…
DVIDS | Jun 20, 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii – The two-day Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program at the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026, hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 16 -18, 2026, brought together senior enlisted military leader…
DVIDS | Jun 20, 2026
The two-day Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program at the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026, hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 16 -18, 2026, brought together senior enlisted military leaders to address a crit…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone June 14-19 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
Spc. Cassandra Alicia Przekop chose to continue her service with the Nevada Army National Guard, reenlisting while participating in the Desert Forge training exercise. Motivated by the mentorship she has received, she hopes to develop into a leader who can ma…
Defense.gov | Jun 19, 2026
President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded the intrepid valor of three servicemen whom the commander in chief awarded the Medal of Honor to at a White House ceremony.
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
To close out the eight days, competitors and their families will enjoy a send-off celebration onSaturday evening with remarks from guests of honor, music, and competitor recognition hosted by NBC Sports reporter, Tina Dixon. Former pro snowboarder and two-tim…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
U.S. Navy Reserve officer and professional NASCAR driver Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji will compete in the NASCAR San Diego Weekend race aboard Naval Base Coronado, June 20, following his promotion to commander by Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
SAN DIEGO (June 19, 2026) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following a three-month underway to the U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations, June 19.
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
PIRKKALA AIR BASE, Finland -- The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in the NATO Allied Air Command-led Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 June 18, demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO partners and Allied air forces to generate combat airpower a…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a secure, modified executive platform. Fresh from receiving its new red, wh…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
For months, the trash-talk between the twin brothers was relentless. Cpl. Austin Cusson had made the meritorious corporal board first, and he didn’t let his brother, Cpl. Andrew Cusson, forget it. The brotherly competition that had defined their entire lives,…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kevin York didn't always aspire to become a chaplain. Before joining the Air Force, he served five years in the Navy as a maintainer. Although he remained a devoted Christian throughout his military service, his career ambitions were fo…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 and divers from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One, Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDD/C), built a joint construction management system boat ramp at the temporary training site…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
National Guard members from six states participate exercise Amistad 2026 in Asuncion, Paraguay. The exercise is a designed to is deliver care to Paraguayans while strengthening partnerships and exchanging expertise in real-world conditions.
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers throughout the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command (AR-MEDCOM) and the San Antonio-based Medical Readiness and Training Command (MRTC) trained alongside more than 10,000 U.S. Army Reserve S…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
This Friday, Marine Barracks Washington introduces the incoming mascot, Recruit Chesty XVII. His predecessor and current 8th & I mascot, Cpl. Chesty XVI, remains in his billet until his retirement at the end of the summer, fully relinquishing mascot responsib…
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Seth Cohen, a public affairs specialist with the New Jersey Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, is the inaugural winner of the 2025 Soldier Communicator of the Year in the Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Communications Awards Competit…
U.S. Army | Jun 19, 2026
FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — As Father’s Day approaches, 18-year-old Xavier Sanoguet Ubiera carries with him a unique connection to the father he barely...
DVIDS | Jun 19, 2026
As Father’s Day approaches, 18-year-old Xavier Sanoguet Ubiera carries with him a unique connection to the father he barely knew. Xavier was only two years old when his father, Xavier Sanoguet, died in a motorcycle accident. Although he grew up without his fa…
U.S. Army | Jun 19, 2026
Fort Magsaysay, Philippines - Distance shapes everything in the Indo-Pacific. Vast stretches of ocean separate nations and military installations across...
U.S. Army | Jun 19, 2026
Soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division and 1st Multi-Domain Task Force held a redesignation ceremony June 18 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to case the 1...
Defense.gov | Jun 18, 2026
The War Department plans a review of its posture and footprint in Europe to determine how the U.S. is supporting NATO, how partners are supporting NATO and whether what's happening on the ground reflects what President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pet…
Defense.gov | Jun 17, 2026
Drone Dominance Program Gauntlet Phase II, a critical test for a battlefield that is evolving at an unprecedented pace, will kick off as the War Department gears up to order 60,000 more high-performing drones in September.
Defense.gov | Jun 17, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division partnered with Philippine Army forces and industry representatives during Exercise Salaknib 2026 to demonstrate how autonomous maritime systems can enhance security and protect critical transportation operations…
Defense.gov | Jun 17, 2026
Team Army earned eight medals in powerlifting on the first day of competition during the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, while demonstrating that the greatest victories often extend far beyond the podium.
Defense.gov | Jun 16, 2026
The War Department's Project Patriot Pipeline is an initiative designed to provide a flow of skilled workers to meet the department's needs, while simultaneously supporting the defense industrial base.
Defense.gov | Jun 16, 2026
Ships from 17 allied and partner nations arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., to prepare for Fleet Exercise 250, a multinational maritime training event designed to enhance interoperability and test the integrated forces in a dynamic environment.
Defense.gov | Jun 16, 2026
Team Marine Corps opened the 2026 Warrior Games with a strong showing in powerlifting and an exhibition pickleball competition, earning 10 medals and setting the tone for the week ahead.
Defense.gov | Jun 15, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to the Pentagon to discuss the bonds of defense-based cooperation between their respective countries.
Defense.gov | Jun 15, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto during a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon.
Defense.gov | Jun 12, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, demonstrated the Army's commitment to transformation, readiness and joint lethality during Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2.
Defense.gov | Jun 12, 2026
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from Space Systems Command's System Delta 81 to expand joint space testing, training and operational support capabilities at the laboratory's Blossom Point Tracking…
Defense.gov | Jun 12, 2026
Nine soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, participated in a two-week unmanned aerial system program, as the Michigan National Guard expands its drone training initiative.
Defense.gov | Jun 11, 2026
Airmen assigned to the Minnesota Air National Guard 133rd Airlift Wing concluded a historic deployment to Africa, as airmen assigned to the Air Force Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron, known as the Flying Jennies, are carrying the torch for the next rotation.
Defense.gov | Jun 11, 2026
U.S. Army civil affairs soldiers conducted a military-to-military subject matter expert exchange with representatives of the Libyan National Army and the Government of National Unity in Benghazi, Libya.
Defense.gov | Jun 10, 2026
After a busy morning visiting troops in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled back to the U.S. to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., for a meeting with U.S. Central Command leadership, where discussion centered on, among other things, operat…
Defense.gov | Jun 10, 2026
At Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with service members for a morning physical training session and also discussed readiness with mission leaders at the installation.
Defense.gov | Jun 10, 2026
Airmen assigned to the 33rd Maintenance Squadron revitalized the flaming sword centered on the 33rd Fighter Wing's Khobar Towers Memorial by modifying it to keep the flame burning without environmental disruption.
Defense.gov | Jun 10, 2026
Army Col. Frank Rubio, assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will serve as a mission specialist on an upcoming NASA Artemis III mission.
Defense.gov | Jun 9, 2026
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 continues to share knowledge and best practices with World Cup host cities for countering illicit unmanned aircraft systems.
Defense.gov | Jun 8, 2026
The Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group enhanced regional medical readiness by hosting the Air Combat Command Emergency Decontamination Course at Barnes Air National Guard Base, the first time the Air National Guard has hosted a re…
Defense.gov | Jun 8, 2026
The Navy established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Australia, to provide essential services and community infrastructure for American personnel and families stationed there as part of the trilateral AUKUS security partnership.
Defense.gov | Jun 6, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the Normandy American Cemetery in France for the second consecutive year, where he delivered remarks honoring the approximately 160,000 Allied troops — 73,000 of them Americans — who landed at Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Defense.gov | Jun 5, 2026
As unmanned aerial systems continue to evolve from recreational tools into potential threats to public safety, critical infrastructure and major public events, the Washington National Guard is positioning itself at the forefront of counter-UAS training and re…
Defense.gov | Jun 5, 2026
Air Transportation Function airmen assigned to the Maine Air National Guard's 101st Air Refueling Wing helped move more than 747,000 pounds of cargo and 312 passengers since the start of Operation Epic Fury.
Defense.gov | Jun 4, 2026
Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 brought together more than 2,100 service members from the U.S. and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Defense.gov | Jun 4, 2026
Marines and sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Camp Lejeune, N.C., after a 10-month U.S. Southern Command deployment.
Defense.gov | Jun 3, 2026
The Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center in Yokosuka, Japan, provides around-the-clock weather tracking and forecasting to protect Navy ships and military communities from unpredictable Pacific typhoons.
Defense.gov | Jun 3, 2026
The 10th Flight Test Squadron pilots test newly rebuilt, non-airworthy aircraft to ensure they are battle-ready before returning them to active service.
Defense.gov | Jun 3, 2026
Airmen participated in a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems firing qualification in partnership with Joint Interagency Task Force 401 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo.
Defense.gov | Jun 2, 2026
The 101st Airborne Division transferred authority of the Joint Task Force Southern Border mission to the 1st Armored Division during a ceremony at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Defense.gov | Jun 2, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines partnered for a joint maritime exercise to strengthen regional cooperation and support a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Defense.gov | Jun 1, 2026
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned an "A" hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group for spring 2026, the fifth consecutive six-month cycle it has earned the grade.
Defense.gov | Jun 1, 2026
Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg shared his powerful story of combat survival, mental health recovery and leadership at the 2026 Military Health System Conference in Dallas.
Defense.gov | May 30, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discussed the strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific region, as it relates to the new National Defense Strategy, during remarks at the annual International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore.
Defense.gov | May 29, 2026
The Texas Military Department participated in the 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise in San Antonio, May 18-21, 2026, marking 12 years of interagency partnership for this effort.
Defense.gov | May 29, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps' 44th Medical Brigade are expanding battlefield medical support capabilities by integrating unmanned aircraft systems into medical resupply operations.
Defense.gov | May 28, 2026
The War Department signed a $9.7 billion, five-year enterprisewide contract to purchase Microsoft Services, a move expected to save the department an initial $422 million annually.
Defense.gov | May 28, 2026
Now that peak permanent change of station season is underway, the Personal Property Activity is providing tips and operating a 24/7 call center until Sept. 15 to ensure support is available for service members and their families preparing for a PCS.
Defense.gov | May 27, 2026
Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., installed the base's first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, enhancing its ability to support combat search and rescue and close-air support operations.
Defense.gov | May 27, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised recent efforts the U.S. military has made to counter the Islamic State and its ongoing murder of Christians in Nigeria.
Defense.gov | May 27, 2026
U.S. soldiers and National Guard cyber professionals trained with members of the Estonian Defense Forces to defend the networks that modern societies rely on daily during a Sword 26 simulated exercise.
Defense.gov | May 26, 2026
The Coast Guard commissioned its newest fast response cutter, the Vincent Danz, for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony in New York City.
Defense.gov | May 26, 2026
National Guardsmen assigned to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., are leading the validation effort for the Army's expanded basic leader course, refining the curriculum before it is implemented forcewide later this year.
Defense.gov | May 26, 2026
District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America's 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard's support of key events in the nation's capital.
Defense.gov | May 25, 2026
At Charlotte, N.C., Motor Speedway, the Coca-Cola 600 was everything it is supposed to be: horsepower, heat, noise and 600 miles of punishment. It was also remembrance, with each car carrying the name of a fallen service member.
Defense.gov | May 25, 2026
The U.S. will soon mark its semiquincentennial — 250 years as a nation. It's a big milestone, said President Donald J. Trump, but not one that could have been achieved without more than 1 million service members having given their lives to the nation.
Defense.gov | May 23, 2026
Speaking at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured the 2026 U.S. Military Academy graduates that they have both his and the president's trust.
Defense.gov | May 22, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment honored America's fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day by placing a U.S. flag in front of each headstone and columbarium column at Arlington National Cemetery and at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's H…
Defense.gov | May 21, 2026
While testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee, Anthony J. Tata, the undersecretary of war for personnel and readiness, said the department has established Project Patriot Pipeline, an initiative to unify dozens of traini…
Defense.gov | May 21, 2026
Derrick Anderson, assistant secretary of war for special operations and low-intensity conflict, closed out the Special Operations Forces Week 2026 convention by underscoring the SOF community's recent successes and articulating his plan to prioritize five are…
Defense.gov | May 21, 2026
During the Special Operations Forces Week convention, experts stressed that early health checks, artificial intelligence tracking and family support are vital to protect operators before problems worsen.
Defense.gov | May 21, 2026
Airmen must push through a demanding 28-day qualification course to become one of the Phoenix Ravens, a force tasked with safeguarding aircraft, personnel and critical assets in austere locations where threats may be elevated or unpredictable.
Defense.gov | May 21, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division can once again wear the division's historic crossed ski insignia on their Army Green Service Uniform garrison caps, restoring a visual link to the unit's World War II roots and reinforcing the alpine spirit that…
Defense.gov | May 20, 2026
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johnny "Joey" Jones reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve at the Pentagon, 14 years after being medically retired following the loss of both legs in a 2010 Afghanistan combat deployment.
Defense.gov | May 20, 2026
Emil Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering and War Department chief technology officer, said that use of artificial intelligence across the department is up by roughly 1.42 million users over the past calendar year.
Defense.gov | May 20, 2026
Senior military special operations forces leaders from the U.S., Sweden and the Philippines participated in a panel about the importance of partnerships and alliances, as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Tampa, Fla.
Defense.gov | May 20, 2026
Emil G. Michael, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering and War Department chief technology officer, shared his plan to guarantee U.S. troops always have the tools to win before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington.
Defense.gov | May 20, 2026
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and key leaders from Australia, Poland and South Korea recently signed agreements enabling each country to procure counter-small UAS technologies through the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 drone defense marketplace.
Defense.gov | May 20, 2026
More than 2,000 soldiers, families and community members came together at Fort Bragg, N.C., for the annual Run, Honor, Remember 5K, an event dedicated to honoring service members who gave their lives in defense of the nation.