JANUARY 29, 2026 - Members of the 374th Airlift Wing integrated with U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26 in Hokkaido, Jan. 22. Exercise North Wind 26 is a joint and bilateral arctic field training exercise designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities and enhance … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Repair Depot Key to Army Aircraft Maintenance
JANUARY 29, 2026 - At the Connecticut National Guard's 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, workers refurbish and maintain the Army's fleet of rotary-wing aircraft. This unique job can save the War Department millions of dollars a year. Unlike field units that are trained and equipped to conduct basic maintenance on their aircraft, the repair depot is capable of … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Copayments Waived for TRICARE Prime
JANUARY 29, 2026 - Are you an active duty family member enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote? Do you live in the U.S.? Effective Feb. 28, 2026, you’ll no longer pay a copayment when filling covered prescriptions. This copayment wavier applies to both retail network pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. (Note: Active duty service members, including those with TPR, don’t pay … [Read more...]
Artemis II Space Mission Has Yuma Connections
JANUARY 28, 2026 - NASA announced the first crewed mission of the Artemis II will fly around the moon after an opportune launch window sometime between early February and the end of April. The mission will culminate in the deployment of the Orion space capsule's parachutes, which were rigorously evaluated at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, through multiple … [Read more...]
NSA Naples Puts Half a Million in Fitness Upgrades
JANUARY 28, 2026 — The U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, is revolutionizing its approach to health and wellness with a significant investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities. With over $422,000 spent in fiscal year 2025 and an additional $120,000 projected for fiscal year 2026, the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program is rolling out extensive … [Read more...]