APRIL 24, 2026 — On March 1, 2026, Specialist Faraz Farooqui, a Combat Medic with 1st Battalion 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, helped save a life during a medical emergency at the top of the Manitou incline during his first weekend in Colorado. Spc. Farooqui, a 68W Combat Medic, applied medical training in a real-world … [Read more...]
Military Tests Personnel Tracking Tool
APRIL 24, 2026 — In a rapidly evolving operational environment where speed, accountability and real-time awareness are critical, military personnel assigned to U.S. Africa Command are leveraging African Lion 26 as a battle lab to test emerging technologies designed to enhance personnel tracking and operational efficiency at Southern Zone Headquarters, April 20-May 8. At the … [Read more...]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
APRIL 24, 2026 - April is Alcohol Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for the Fort McCoy community to reflect on the role alcohol plays in our lives and to promote responsible decision-making. Understanding the effects of alcohol and making informed choices contributes to a healthier and more resilient community. Excessive alcohol use can have significant impacts, … [Read more...]
U.S. and Netherlands Partner on Collaborative Combat Aircraft
APRIL 24, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries. The agreement solidifies the Netherlands as a key international partner in the CCA program, a … [Read more...]
Southcom Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
APRIL 24, 2026 - Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, directed the establishment of the Southcom Autonomous Warfare Command. The new command will support President Donald J. Trump's National Security Strategy priorities, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's National Defense Strategy lines of effort, Southcom imperatives, regional security … [Read more...]