JANUARY 19, 2026 - Army Sgt. Gordon Douglas Yntema, a Green Beret, fought until his last breath to make sure the Vietnamese troops with whom he served could withdraw in the face of a firefight they couldn't win. His selflessness and dedication to the cause earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor. Yntema was born June 26, 1945, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Dwight and Cynthia … [Read more...]

JANUARY 16, 2026 - Army Materiel Command brought together leaders from the Organic Industrial Base and the broader sustainment and acquisition communities Jan. 13–15 to ensure the OIB remains viable and ready to meet the demands of future conflict. “We are at a pivotal moment for the Army's OIB,” said Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, AMC deputy commanding general, during opening … [Read more...]

JANUARY 15, 2026 — Stack Ivy Warrior Restaurant closed its doors Dec. 8, 2025, for renovations in preparation for Army’s Campus-Style Dining Venture (CSDV) pilot which will provide Soldiers with a more flexible eating schedule and healthier food options. “Campus-Style Dining is an initiative to provide warfighters the healthiest meal options possible in an environment that’s … [Read more...]

JANUARY 15, 2026 — Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer discussed transformation initiatives, emerging technologies and Soldier readiness on Jan. 12 during the first Army Senior Leader Situation Report, hosted by the 10th Mountain Division and broadcast to the total Army from Fort Drum. “As … [Read more...]

JANUARY 14, 2026 — Three teams of Connecticut National Guard service members presented ideas on how to improve their organization to a panel of judges on Jan. 10 during the 2026 Innovation Challenge at the Officers’ Club of the Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory. “We want to highlight the ingenuity and innovative ideas of Army and Air [service members],” said Maj. … [Read more...]