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DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
Exercise Balikatan 2026, the 41st iteration of the largest annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Philippines and the United States, commenced with an opening ceremony today.
DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
What has historically been thought of as "bean counting" is actually a vital piece of U.S. Navy readiness as professionals at the Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella have been working diligently to ensure accurate counts at warehouses at Naval Station Rota in Sp…
DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performed across Okinawa April 11–14, 2026, engaging U.S. service members, families and local residents through a series of live events aimed at strengthening community partnerships. The band’s v…
DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Guam and the Marianas set a modified Port Heavy Weather Condition Whiskey for the Port of Tinian on Monday, reopening the port to daytime-only cargo operations and commercial traffic. U.S. Coast Guard…
DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Armed Forces, and U.S. Navy conducted multilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the South China Sea, April 12-18.
DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
Grit, determination and teamwork were on full display as more than 160 competitors gathered at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, April 14-16 for the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2026 Port Dawg Challenge. Since 2010, small teams of air transportation Airmen, k…
DVIDS - Apr 20, 2026
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (April 20, 2026) — Joint Task Force–Micronesia (JTF-M) is conducting Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to recover from the devastating…
U.S. Army - Apr 20, 2026
WASHINGTON — Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, conducted engagements across Jordan and Israel in December 2025 to stre...
U.S. Army - Apr 20, 2026
Camp Zama air traffic controllers at the Kastner air tower supported a Federal Aviation Administration flight check mission March 30!
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, April 19.
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
The Army strengthens cyber partnerships through engagements with regional allies, industry and academia to advance innovation and interoperability.
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
The 3-393 Brigade Engineer Battalion says farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Howard E. Scott IV and welcomes Command Sgt. Maj. Fausto Torres.
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
FORT POLK, La. — The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) took another major step toward Army transformation this month as Soldiers from the Multi‑Functional Reconnaissance Company (MFRC), 3rd Mobile Brigade, tested and trained for its first time with the Ta…
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
Soldiers assigned to the 996th Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) conducted tactical medical training for both combat medics and Soldiers to strengthen readiness and combat effectiveness by practicing rapid, lifesaving care.
U.S. Army - Apr 19, 2026
WASHINGTON (4/17/2026) – In the span of a single year, the men and women of the National Guard conducted precision airstrikes to dismantle Iran’s nuclea...
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than 8,000 service members, military retirees, their families and invited guests attended a Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Operation MWR concert onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola April 18.
DVIDS - Apr 19, 2026
SANTA RITA, Guam — U.S. Coast Guard crews press north Sunday toward communities still isolated by the effects of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, launching a coordinated surge to reopen ports across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Ports in Saipan, Tin…
DVIDS - Apr 18, 2026
Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) held a retirement ceremony to say goodbye to Command Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Brandon Lindbeck at the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Nelson Chapel, Friday, April 17. Capt. Christopher Barnes, NMRLC’s com…
DVIDS - Apr 18, 2026
ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. -- Members of the 177th Maintenance Group, Civil Engineering Squadron, and Operations Squadron conducted an extensive Foreign Object Debris (FOD) cleaning of the aircraft ramp at the 177th Fighter Wing on April 16,…
DVIDS - Apr 18, 2026
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, celebrated the dedication and achievements of its Airmen across various categories during the 2026 VaANG Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 21, 2026, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampt…
DVIDS - Apr 18, 2026
Annual training is intended to provide realistic simulations or real-world scenarios and, at times, support real-time ongoing operations. Observer Coach Trainers (OCT) got it right for their training audience this go-around, coaching, mentoring, and providing…
DVIDS - Apr 18, 2026
The Utah National Guard hosted the activation ceremony for the 1st Battalion, 204th Infantry Regiment, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Camp Williams.
DVIDS - Apr 18, 2026
The Army Reserve celebrates 118 years of service, honoring the dedication of its Citizen Soldiers supporting missions at home and abroad. Join the celebration on April 23, 2026, as the force continue to recruit, retain and transform for the future fight.
Defense.gov - Apr 17, 2026
Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, testified that 2025's dual-mission operations — from combat strikes in Iran to domestic crisis response — prove the guard needs urgent modernization and funding reform.
Defense.gov - Apr 17, 2026
The Nevada Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 221st Cavalry Regiment transitioned from a mounted cavalry formation to a mobile infantry battalion during a "turning blue" ceremony at the Clark County Armory in Las Vegas.
Defense.gov - Apr 17, 2026
Airmen, soldiers and Marines completed two weeks of airfield training at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., learning valuable skills while highlighting the power of military interoperability.
Defense.gov - Apr 16, 2026
During a Pentagon press briefing, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices amid a ceasefire in combat operations, and to work in good faith toward a deal with the United States.
Defense.gov - Apr 16, 2026
During a press conference at the Pentagon, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports.
Defense.gov - Apr 16, 2026
Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcom…
Defense.gov - Apr 16, 2026
During a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee's strategic forces subcommittee, the assistant secretary of war for space policy reiterated the need for the Golden Dome for America as he described the intensifying strategic competition facing the n…
Defense.gov - Apr 15, 2026
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the first set of purchases completed through its new counter-unmanned aircraft systems marketplace, four acquisitions collectively valued at $13 million.
Defense.gov - Apr 15, 2026
U.S. Africa Command hosted dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire, officially beginning Exercise Flintlock 2026, its annual combined special operations exercise.
Defense.gov - Apr 15, 2026
The Marine Corps recently conducted shipboard testing with the TRV-150C tactical resupply unmanned aircraft system aboard an amphibious transport dock ship, marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for com…
Defense.gov - Apr 14, 2026
Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 401st Engineer Company conducted a multiday bridge-building exercise designed to train new troops and refresh skills at Bardwell Lake, Texas.
Defense.gov - Apr 14, 2026
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region recently coordinated a training exercise at Fort Belvoir, Va., as part of a synchronized effort to advance counter-drone capabilities.
Defense.gov - Apr 14, 2026
To celebrate America's 250th birthday this year, the Arkansas National Guard enlisted 250 recruits during a ceremony at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock, Ark.
Defense.gov - Apr 13, 2026
A Navy dive medical team served as the first responders for the Artemis II crew, providing critical assessments and assistance during their safe splashdown and recovery off the coast of San Diego.
Defense.gov - Apr 13, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Indonesian counterpart — Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin — to the Pentagon, where the two men announced the establishment of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership between the two countries.
Defense.gov - Apr 13, 2026
U.S. Central Command forces prepared to start clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz as two Navy destroyers conducted operations.
Defense.gov - Apr 10, 2026
This week, the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hailed the success of Operation Epic Fury in dismantling one of the world's largest militaries, and the War Department observed Gold Star Spouses Day.
Defense.gov - Apr 10, 2026
The Army launched the Army Data Operations Center — a key initiative designed to transform how it manages and uses its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern battlefield.
Defense.gov - Apr 10, 2026
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recognized personnel assigned to National Guard counterdrug programs for their support to 10 award-winning law enforcement investigations.
Defense.gov - Apr 9, 2026
Navy researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are seeking volunteers to assist in a study that directly supports one of the United States' biggest space exploration goals: returning American astronauts to the moon.
Defense.gov - Apr 9, 2026
The 39th Security Forces Squadron certified airmen on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station for the first time at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, supporting the 39th Air Base Wing's goal for airmen to be trained, equipped and ready.
Defense.gov - Apr 8, 2026
Retired Navy Capt. Reid Wiseman and Navy Capt. Victor Glover — Naval Postgraduate School alumni — are using their years of experience as test pilots, advanced education and astronaut training to guide the Artemis II crew safely back to Earth.
Defense.gov - Apr 8, 2026
In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury.
Defense.gov - Apr 8, 2026
In a Pentagon press briefing, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that he and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited many of the warfighters involved in the missions to rescue two airmen downed by enemy forces in Iran, from th…
Defense.gov - Apr 7, 2026
Adam Telle, Army assistant secretary for civil works, visited Juneau, Alaska, to observe the Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to address flooding ahead of the annual Mendenhall Glacier outburst.
Defense.gov - Apr 7, 2026
The Coast Guard cutter Midgett crew rescued a family of three in the waters off the coast of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, following search and rescue operations.
Defense.gov - Apr 6, 2026
During a White House press conference, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend rescue of two airmen.
Defense.gov - Apr 6, 2026
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense.
Defense.gov - Apr 6, 2026
Four soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit qualified to represent the United States at upcoming rifle world cups after competing in USA Shooting's Rifle Spring Selection Match in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Defense.gov - Apr 6, 2026
When NASA's Artemis II mission launched, its success relied on a complex and critical supply chain managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy.
Defense.gov - Apr 3, 2026
The War Department Personal Property Activity marked a significant milestone: moving from a Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to becoming a permanent organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, DOW civilians and their families through…
Defense.gov - Apr 3, 2026
Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 improved on participating nations' ability to conduct multinational antisubmarine warfare operations and demonstrated the Navy's commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific.
Defense.gov - Apr 3, 2026
During Exercise Condor Rebirth, soldiers assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division tested AI-supported sensor integration to provide commanders with a unified, real-time view of air and ground threats.
Defense.gov - Apr 2, 2026
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is rapidly delivering counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect the southern border with advanced technology, an integrated system architecture and expanded authorities.
Defense.gov - Apr 2, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States.
Defense.gov - Apr 2, 2026
Florida National Guardsmen trained alongside the 82nd Airborne Division during a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation, marking the first time a guard unit has integrated into such a rotation under the new minuteman rotation concept.
Defense.gov - Apr 2, 2026
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., with four astronauts bound for lunar orbit. The historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication of Space Launch Delta 45 personnel.
Defense.gov - Apr 2, 2026
During an address from the White House, President Donald J. Trump told Americans that the U.S. military, as part of Operation Epic Fury, was nearing completion of operational objectives in Iran.
Defense.gov - Apr 1, 2026
Marines assigned to the III Expeditionary Operations Training Group at Okinawa, Japan, and U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command operators executed the Marine Corps' first live-fire drone strike against a maritime surface vessel from a naval surface craft.
Defense.gov - Apr 1, 2026
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving warfare, the 3rd Special Forces Group is spearheading significant transformation as the Army adapts to the pressing demands of changing battlefield threats.
Defense.gov - Mar 31, 2026
More than 100 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., to honor and remember retired Air Force Col. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, the last surviving World War II triple ace.
Defense.gov - Mar 31, 2026
The Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Ga., is working to improve sniper survivability and lethality in large-scale combat operations by evaluating and integrating advanced signature management technology into training.
Defense.gov - Mar 31, 2026
The military industrial base workers produce the weapons, platforms and systems that allow the warfighters to succeed on the battlefield, said Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a Pentagon press briefing.
Defense.gov - Mar 31, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited with troops engaged in Operation Epic Fury during a visit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and he said he was beyond impressed with their performance, their dedication, their pride and the speed with wh…
Defense.gov - Mar 30, 2026
The F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, a permanent stationing that marks the 13th Fighter Squadron's transition to fifth-generation airpower.
Defense.gov - Mar 30, 2026
The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts in a ceremony at Boston Harbor, marking the 12th vessel of its class to join the fleet.
Defense.gov - Mar 29, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs secretary, were joined by dozens of former service members, Gold Star family members and others at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington for a ceremony in recognition of National Vietnam War Ve…
Defense.gov - Mar 27, 2026
This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined President Donald J. Trump in Memphis to highlight the success of a National Guard anti-crime task force while announcing expanded benefits for guardsmen and significant reforms to the military Chaplain Corps.
Defense.gov - Mar 27, 2026
NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, a retired Navy captain, spoke with service members about service, space, leadership and the importance of standards during a visit to the Pentagon.
Defense.gov - Mar 27, 2026
With Tax Day, April 15, quickly approaching, service members have options for help filing their 2025 taxes, including assistance with navigating changes to tax rules, such as those enacted as part of last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Defense.gov - Mar 27, 2026
During testimony at a pair of hearings on Capitol Hill, the War Department's new chief information officer outlined her office's strategy to transform technology and cybersecurity into a decisive warfighting advantage for the armed services.
Defense.gov - Mar 27, 2026
The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Daegu, South Korea, is testing a mobile version of its Market 19 autonomous dining facility that extends access to fresh, hot meals for soldiers operating beyond the garrison environment.
Defense.gov - Mar 27, 2026
Maritime law enforcement agencies patrolled in and around Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands and a U.S. territory, boarding six small vessels and launching new coordination channels that expand the commonwealth's ability to monitor and respon…
Defense.gov - Mar 26, 2026
Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whit…
Defense.gov - Mar 26, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth relayed the killing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy's top commander by the Israeli military, as part of ongoing Israeli and U.S. kinetic attacks against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury.
Defense.gov - Mar 25, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains we…
Defense.gov - Mar 25, 2026
At Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., and other intercontinental ballistic missile bases, maintaining the nation's strategic deterrence requires precision, teamwork and a high level of responsibility from the missile maintainers supporting the mission.
Defense.gov - Mar 24, 2026
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has successfully executed additional contract awards as part of Domestic Shield to procure counter-unmanned aerial systems capability in support of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
Defense.gov - Mar 24, 2026
During a roundtable review of crime reduction in Memphis, Tenn., Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded President Donald J. Trump's announcement that some National Guardsmen currently deployed around the U.S. will soon receive deployment pay and benefits equal…
Defense.gov - Mar 24, 2026
The Wyoming National Guard is expanding its field artillery capability by training soldiers as High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crew members, one of the Army's most in-demand roles.