JANUARY 5, 2026 – Three West Virginia National Guard members on a routine presence patrol along Massachusetts Avenue Northwest recently stopped a dryer fire in an apartment building after detecting the faint smell of smoke. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Sgt. Devin Cantwell and Pfc. Tyler E. Farley quickly sprang into action after smelling smoke. “We … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Coast Guard Begins Ice-Breaking on Great Lakes
JANUARY 5, 2026 — Coast Guard Sector Detroit commenced Operation Coal Shovel to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Operation Coal Shovel is a domestic ice-breaking operation with an area of responsibility spanning from southern Lake Huron to the St. Clair-Detroit River system and into Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, … [Read more...]
Army Standardizes Drill Sergeant Campaign Hats
JANUARY 5, 2026 - Beginning in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26), all brave volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the women's bush hat and authorized the campaign hat to be worn by all current, and future, drill sergeants. "There’s a single standard when screening and certifying Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) … [Read more...]
‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Tour to Rally Nation
JANUARY 5, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart today for Newport News, Virginia, to visit shipbuilding yards and a recruiting station. The Secretary will also administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits. Secretary Hegseth is continuing on the nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, a call to action to revitalize America's manufacturing might and re-energize … [Read more...]
Trump Announces U.S. Military’s Capture of Maduro
JANUARY 3, 2026 - President Donald J. Trump today announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following a successful overnight joint U.S. military extraction in Venezuela's capital of Caracas. "Last night and early today, at my direction, the United States armed forces conducted an extraordinary military operation in the capital of Venezuela. … It was an … [Read more...]