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DVIDS | Jun 15, 2026
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna and his spouse, Mrs. Cathy Bentivegna, visited several military installations in Okinawa on June 12, 2026, to gain insights into U.S. space operations in the region. The visit included meetings with Gua…
DVIDS | Jun 15, 2026
CBRN training at Camp Turtle tested how expeditionary forces detect hazards, protect personnel and keep the mission moving.
DVIDS | Jun 15, 2026
Oregon Army National Guard formally welcomed home more than 200 Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team June 14, 2026, at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Ore., marking the end of a nearly year-long deployment to the Horn of Africa. The Soldi…
DVIDS | Jun 15, 2026
SEOUL, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Forces Korea and Republic of Korea counterparts strengthened their combined defense against biological threats during the annual Exercise Adaptive Shield 2026 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) and Senior Leader Seminar (SLS), held from…
DVIDS | Jun 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington honored Cmdr. Christopher Fairfield, during a retirement ceremony held at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, June12, 2026. Capt. Daniel Schmitt, commanding officer of NAVFA…
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
Beneath the summer heat of Mississippi's Gulf Coast, Soldiers of the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB), 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), traded the comforts of traditional facilities for tents, camouflage netting and expeditionary op…
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
Camp Atterbury’s Community Day brought together military members, local organizations, and residents to celebrate the installation and its connection to the surrounding community. The event featured family-friendly activities, tours, and demonstrations that h…
U.S. Army | Jun 14, 2026
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established on Feb. 16, 1956—an event that would shape the trajectory of American mar...
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established on Feb. 16, 1956—an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army’s premier authority on marksman…
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – June 13, 2026 – When retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc returned to the Warrior Games for a second time, he came back as a different competitor.
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
A U.S. Navy search and rescue helicopter assisted in the rescue of 14 Indian mariners in the Northern Arabian Sea, June 14.
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
SANTA RITA, Guam — Partners from the Freely Associated States of Micronesia, the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, and Australian Maritime Security Advisers under the Pacific Maritime Security Program, concluded Operation Irensia 2026 June 7, co…
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku in Saipan, Christina Etzrodt and her daughter Clara Baber deployed together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District to help communities recover from widespread roof damage. Working side by side, they supp…
DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
The 16th Sustainment Brigade celebrated the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday on June 11 with an Army Heritage event in Baumholder, Germany, bringing together Soldiers, Families, community leaders, and German partners. The day featured a post‑wide esprit de corps ru…
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 757th ERC demonstrated their expertise as part of Operation Sentinel Justice. In support of this mission, logistical lethality on the battlefield relies heavily on military operational success, which often depends on…
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. – Life in the field as a culinary specialist can be hectic – feeding large groups of Soldiers in tough field conditions has its challenges. Soldiers of the 771st and 786th Field Feeding teams from the 310th and 316th Expeditionary Sustainme…
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
U.S. Soldiers and airmen trained during an interagency nuclear forensics exercise in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area, June 8 - 12. Exercise Prominent Hunt is an annual interagency exercise led by the FBI that features the National Technical Nuclear Forens…
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
GARAPAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — Lt. Gabriel LaMartina assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Saipan from Lt. Justin Miller in a change of command ceremony in Saipan on Saturday. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Co…
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
Hosted every week at the Spartan Haven Chapel, Safe Haven Open Mic provides service members with a welcoming space to showcase their talents, share their stories and build connections with fellow deployed personnel.
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
Warfighter of the Week is a command program where the ship’s captain personally recognizes an exemplary Sailor selected by their leadership for their accomplishments.
DVIDS | Jun 13, 2026
Warfighter of the Week is a command program where the ship’s captain personally recognizes an exemplary Sailor selected by their leadership for their accomplishments.
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.
Defense.gov | May 19, 2026
During a panel discussion at the Special Operations Forces Week 2026 convention in Tampa, Fla., a pair of senior SOF leaders discussed how to bring more recruits with science, technology, engineering and mathematics backgrounds into their formations.
Defense.gov | May 19, 2026
More than 29,000 members of the military's special operations forces community and the public converged in person on Tampa, Fla., and virtually to kick off Special Operations Forces Week 2026.
Defense.gov | May 19, 2026
The U.S. will prioritize theaters with the greatest consequence for national interests and where only American power can play a decisive role, said Daniel Zimmerman, assistant secretary of war for international security affairs, who spoke during a hearing bef…
Defense.gov | May 19, 2026
The Coast Guard cutter Storis completed a 36-day Bering Sea deployment to test its capabilities and train for high-risk Arctic missions.
Defense.gov | May 19, 2026
Project Flytrap 5.0, a U.S. Army V Corps counter-unmanned aerial systems initiative including British partner forces, integrated and tested more than 50 industry-provided technologies to fight and defeat the low-cost drones reshaping the modern battlefield.
Defense.gov | May 18, 2026
JIATF 401 awarded a three-year contract with a $500 million ceiling to support enterprisewide counter-unmanned aerial system operations, ensuring that top-tier technologies can be rapidly scaled and sustained in response to evolving threats.
Defense.gov | May 18, 2026
During a visit with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky., as part of its "Week of the Eagles" celebration, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administered the oath of enlistment to a handful of screaming eagle soldiers and pinned Purple Heart medals t…
Defense.gov | May 18, 2026
The Army has accelerated efforts to strengthen quality-of-life investments across installations, showing a long-term commitment to ensuring soldiers live and work in facilities that reflect the professionalism, standards and readiness expectations of the serv…
Defense.gov | May 18, 2026
Family and friends gathered on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., to welcome home the crew of the USNS Kanawha. The fleet replenishment oiler and its 92 civil service mariners returned after a 204-day deployment, including 156 days at sea.
Defense.gov | May 18, 2026
Behind the massive firepower of field artillery are tight-knit soldiers driven by deep trust and family-like bonds.