MAY 22, 2025 — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Force Design 2028 (FD2028) Wednesday during the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony. This initiative provides a blueprint to transform the Coast Guard into a stronger, more ready and capable fighting force. Speaking at the ceremony, Noem expressed respect for the Service and committed to advocating … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2025
Tanks Are Heading to Washington D.C.
MAY 22, 2025 – The first tanks bound for the Army's 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C. started moving today. The tanks, which began loading from Fort Cavazos, Texas May 21, are among dozens of armored vehicles departing from the huge central Texas post to take part in the Army's 250th Birthday Celebration. Most of the journey will be via train. "The Army's 250th … [Read more...]
Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Nuclear Deterrent
MAY 22, 2025 - A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The Western Test Range at Vandenberg Space Force Base serves as the primary testing ground for … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force B-52s Arrive at Morón
MAY 22, 2025 - U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 20, as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The task force will test and demonstrate Agile Combat Employment concepts, operating from smaller, more flexible locations across Europe and Africa. “Bomber Task Force Europe is a clear signal of peace through the … [Read more...]
Keel Laid for Future USS Quentin Walsh
MAY 22, 2025 - The keel for the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on May 20, at Bath Iron Works (BIW). The keel laying represents the start of a ship's construction. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when the ship's sponsor welds their initials into the keel plate, with the … [Read more...]