FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Native of San Antonio, Texas, serves as the Entomology Chief for Public Health in Europe, where his work plays a critical role in protecting the health and readiness of U.S. service members. As a subject matter expert supporting the United States European Command region, Capt. Jordan Cornell provides assistance through vector surveillance, arthropod … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - U.S. and Italian soldiers accepted the challenge of earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during a military qualification assessment at various locations throughout Caserma Del Din, Italy, Feb. 2-6. The proficiency badge is a German armed forces decoration that is one of the few foreign awards approved for wear on formal U.S. service … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – A Soldier’s strength is built on more than courage and rigorous training – it’s also in the gear worn on their bodies, stowed in their rucksacks and carried into conflict. Diligent equipment management has always been a cornerstone of readiness. As the nature of warfare rapidly evolves, the U.S. Army is launching a powerful tool that will transform how … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 9, 2026 — The Joint Interagency Task Force 401, JIATF-401, announced it has awarded a $5.2 million agreement to Perennial Autonomy for the Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system to provide U.S. forces with a low-cost, low-collateral kinetic interceptor to defeat illicit drones at home and abroad. The agreement was awarded January 30, 2026, with deliveries scheduled to … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Tears pooled in Deedra Irwin’s eyes as she stood at the starting line of the National Biathlon Centre in the Zhangjiakou cluster, a mountainous stretch of land three hours northwest of Beijing. As the Soldier breathed in the piercing cold air, she reflected on the journey that brought her to her first Olympic games. “I definitely was like, once I start … [Read more...]