APRIL 2, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force marked a key milestone in its ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts April 1, 2026, by implementing a long-planned restructure of the Strategy, Design and Requirements directorate (A5/7). By consolidating the core functions of Integrated Capabilities Command (Provisional) directly into Headquarters Air Force, … [Read more...]
How AI Augments, Not Replaces the Army Professional
APRIL 2, 2026 - Every day across the Department of War, government employees and service members find themselves buried under piles of administrative tasks. The number of emails we sift through and send, and the endless demand to distill information into executive summaries and PowerPoint slides, can be a bit overwhelming. While administrative work is mostly necessary, it … [Read more...]
Marine Innovation Redefines Naval Strike Capabilities
APRIL 2, 2026 - In a groundbreaking display of innovation, Marines assigned to the III Expeditionary Operations Training Group at Okinawa, Japan, and operators from U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command executed the Marine Corps' first live-fire drone strike against a maritime surface vessel from a naval surface craft in March. An unmanned surface vessel, also designed and … [Read more...]
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Undocks USS John Warner
APRIL 2, 2026 - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) successfully undocked USS John Warner (SSN 785) last month, meeting a major milestone in the Virginia-class submarine’s Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA). During an EDSRA, the submarine is drydocked to undergo hull, propulsion system, and modernization upgrades, allowing the submarine to remain fully … [Read more...]
Artemis II Soars on Historic Mission
APRIL 2, 2026 – At 6:35 p.m. local time, April 1, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched from the Eastern Range with four astronauts bound for lunar orbit. This historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of Space Launch Delta 45 personnel. There are many steps that go into ensuring a safe and successful launch. From … [Read more...]