APRIL 27, 2026 - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields has the distinction of being the only Seabee to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Port Townsend, Washington, and joined the Navy Jan. 8, 1962. He wanted to be a Seabee, construction mechanic, as he was good with his hands and liked the outdoors, having worked for a gold mining … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Injured from Cliff
APRIL 27, 2026 — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport rescued an injured 25-year-old man who was stranded on a cliffside at Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint near Depoe Bay, Oregon, Saturday morning. At approximately 10:00 A.M. watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a request for assistance from the Willamette Valley … [Read more...]
Space Coast Enlists 250 Students
APRIL 27, 2026 - In a powerful display of patriotism and community pride, more than 250 Brevard County students raised their right hand on April 17, at Viera High School, committing to serving our nation during the 2026 Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast. Moments before they were sworn in, Col. Brian Chatman, Space Launch Delta 45 commander, addressed future service … [Read more...]
Advancing Barracks Modernization with New Furnishings
APRIL 27, 2026 — U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii is advancing quality-of-life modernization efforts by improving barracks living conditions as the 25th Infantry Division prepares for an increase in incoming personnel. To support this shift, the garrison has procured more than 500 new bunks, mattresses, and dressers for single enlisted Soldier housing across Schofield Barracks. … [Read more...]
Airmen Join Largest Military Exercise in Africa
APRIL 27, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Airmen joined allied and partner nation military forces for exercise African Lion 2026 (AL26), scheduled April 20 to May 8. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, bringing together over 30 nations and approximately 4,500 participants for military training operations across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia. The … [Read more...]