JUNE 16, 2026 - When retired Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc lost his leg in 2020, he was introduced to adaptive sports and competed in the 2024 Warrior Games. Now, two years later, he's back as a stronger competitor. During his first games, Calantoc said he was still learning how to move through adaptive sports with speed, skill and confidence. This year, competing with Team … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - Cannon engineers here used literal cutting-edge technology to cut rifled grooves in the bore of a 155mm M284 cannon barrel, leaving barrel conditions optimal for achieving a long-desired goal: bonding protective coatings to the hard steel. The achievement was part of a manufacturing technology demonstration on March 13 of electrochemical machining – or ECM – … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established Feb. 16, 1956 — an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army's premier authority on marksmanship training, small-arms expertise and competitive excellence. Its legacy is defined not only by medals and records, but … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 – State and city officials, senior military leaders, and civilian partners helped the U.S. Army celebrate its 251st birthday June 14 with the unveiling of the service’s birthplace historic marker here. This new marker, located near the intersection of Chestnut and South 6th Streets, recognizes Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, which was … [Read more...]

JUNE 15, 2026 - Army Pvt. Joe Gandara was a paratrooper who fought in France during World War II. Little is known about him other than that he was the son of Mexican immigrants. However, his bravery and selflessness earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor — nearly 70 years after he sacrificed himself to save his battle buddies. Gandara was born to Jose Melendez and Ramona … [Read more...]