JANUARY 22, 2026 - As one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point's most personal traditions, the ring melt allows current cadets to "grip hands" with previous generations of graduates during a solemn, emotionally charged occasion that affirms the ideals of duty, honor and country through the symbolism of the class ring. The West Point Association of Graduates hosted the … [Read more...]

JANUARY 21, 2026 — The golden glow of the Olympic flame illuminated the streets of Vicenza the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20, as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games relay marked a symbolic moment for both U.S. Army Garrison Italy and the local community. The relay is a monumental feat of logistics, spanning 63 days and covering 12,000 kilometers. It involves 10,001 … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2026 - Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, conducted an armored live-fire exercise and technology demonstrations during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Oleszno, Poland, Jan. 13. The event demonstrated how modern military operations rely on integrating multiple systems, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2026 - An Army recruiter is earning national recognition for combining modern social media strategy with a deeply personal approach to mentoring future soldiers. Army Staff Sgt. Victoria Ortiz's method emphasizes authentic online engagement and direct advocacy for her applicants, a formula that builds trust with both recruits and their families. For her … [Read more...]

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...]