AUGUST 20, 2026 - Since 1775, the United States Army has defended our republic and carried the torch of liberty through suffering and sacrifice. From the frozen Delaware at Trenton to the bluffs of Normandy, the jungles of Guadalcanal, and the winter hills of Chosin, American Soldiers faced enemies in brutal conditions and held the line. They answered the Nation’s call. One … [Read more...]

AUGUST 20, 2026 - After more than 50 micro-high-altitude balloon launches over the past year, a specialized team of soldiers assigned to the Multi-Domain Command – Europe learned no two flights are exactly alike, though every launch provides lessons the team can apply to the next one. The team recently conducted a week of balloon launches in Poland during Exercise Cold … [Read more...]

AUGUST 19, 2026 — Six weeks of hard work, determination and fatigue tested the mettle of every new cadet in the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2030. When it was done, they passed their final test of the summer by completing the 12-mile March Back on Aug. 10 to finish Cadet Basic Training and accomplish their first milestone at West Point. Leading the way on the final march … [Read more...]

AUGUST 19, 2026 - Getting troops and equipment across the battlefield is a vital part of every theater operation — soldiers and their kits, as well as spare ammunition and other supplies, all need to arrive quickly, with nothing left behind — or risk jeopardizing the mission. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and Humvee have done a great job at performing those tasks so far, … [Read more...]

AUGUST 18, 2026 — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer conducted an unscheduled tour of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii installations Aug. 13, 2026, seeking direct ground truth on infrastructure and quality of life for Soldiers serving at the tip of the spear in the Pacific theater. Though not originally on his itinerary, Weimer added the comprehensive installation tour to … [Read more...]