FEBRUARY 5, 2026 – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted five strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria, Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, as partner forces continue to apply military pressure to ensure the enduring defeat of the terrorist network. CENTCOM forces located and destroyed an ISIS communication site, critical logistics node, and weapons storage facilities with 50 … [Read more...]
Air Force Clarifies New Dress and Personal Appearance
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force has released updates to DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance, through DAFGM 2026-05, with changes effective immediately for the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. However, Airmen have until 30 September 2026 to comply with the updated combat boot height standard. These revisions are not … [Read more...]
Navy Buying New Fixed Wing Helmet
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - The Navy recently awarded a $22.6 million contract to Gentex Corporation to deliver more than 5,000 Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) systems and spares to support the fielding of these systems across all Navy fixed wing aircraft. The firm-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is intended streamline and modernize life-support … [Read more...]
Results Highlight Benefits of Proactive Scheduling Model
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Months after proactive booking was introduced at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, early results show the approach is improving how specialty care referrals are processed, scheduled and managed across multiple departments. The proactive booking process shifts the appointment coordination from a patient-initiated process to one led by trained … [Read more...]
Meet the 2026 Winter Olympics Military Athletes
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, are fast approaching. As always, there's a contingent of U.S. military athletes who have qualified to represent their country on the biggest sports stage in the world. While this Olympics will not feature any athletes from the Navy or Marine Corps, there are plenty of World Class Athlete Program … [Read more...]