JUNE 29, 2026 - Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson fought in the 1944 Italian Campaign of World War II as an infantryman and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism. Johnson was born in Bivalve, New Jersey, Feb. 13, 1921, and grew up in East Weymouth, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Army in April 1943, at age 22, shortly after the United … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 – When the U.S. and Australia faced off on the pitch at Seattle's Lumen Field, their military forces were already united in the skies above. During the June 19, 2026 FIFA World Cup match, spectators around the world witnessed a four-helicopter formation flyover during the U.S. national anthem. This aerial display was piloted by a joint team of both U.S. and … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 — The Army established its new Space Operations Branch on June 12, marking a historic milestone in its continuous transformation to meet the challenges of modern, multidomain warfare. The new branch consolidates the career paths of the Army’s space professionals, uniting Functional Area 40A Space Operations Officers and the newly created 40D enlisted Tactical … [Read more...]

JUNE 25, 2026 - A new effort led by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center demonstrated advancements developed for fire control, enabling the ability to engage and defeat drones with a common remotely operated weapon station while shooting on the move. The fire control project is a Science and Technology Integration Office software effort that … [Read more...]

JUNE 23, 2026 - For Army Capt. Vanessa Munro, arriving at the 2026 Warrior Games already feels like a victory. Before the first event began and before scores were posted, Munro's presence with Team Army was a reminder of how far recovery can reach when determination, support and purpose come together. Munro's victory is being part of a team again. After a tragic car accident … [Read more...]