JULY 23, 2026 — On July 15, the U.S. Army marked a significant milestone in its modernization efforts by breaking ground on a new 155mm ammunition production facility at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. The ceremony, attended by local officials and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, officially launched the construction of the Future Artillery Complex, a multi-million-dollar … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2026 — The Department of War announced July 21 the death of a U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldier. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, was killed in action during a controlled detonation of a downed One-Way Unmanned Aerial System July 19, 2026, at Erbil Air Base, Iraq. The incident is under investigation. "USASMDC is saddened by the loss of Sgt. … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2026 - The Department of War announced the believed to be death of an active-duty Soldier who was supporting overseas operations in Jordan. Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. The incident is under investigation. U.S. Central … [Read more...]

JULY 21, 2026 - Before any Soldier steps up to a sniper hide or takes a precision shot, they must first know their weapon inside and out. From day one of basic training, Soldiers are taught to field-strip their rifles, understand the mechanics of the bolt carrier group, and know exactly what to do when the weapon malfunctions. It isn’t magic; it is simply a tool of the … [Read more...]

JULY 21, 2026 — The final remaining M1A2 Abrams tank at Fort Carson, Colorado recently departed for Fort Irwin in support of Project Convergence Capstone 6. There, the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division will continue testing emerging technologies and take the final steps in its transition to a Stryker Brigade, marking one of the most significant … [Read more...]