APRIL 7, 2026 - Four soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit qualified to represent the United States at upcoming rifle world cups after competing in USA Shooting's Rifle Spring Selection Match in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 20-23. The soldiers competed alongside more than 100 of the nation's top marksmen in the Olympic disciplines of 10-meter air rifle … [Read more...]
Crew Rescues Family Missing for 7 Days
APRIL 7, 2026 — A family of three was returned to Chuuk State, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, following search and rescue operations conducted by the Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) crew on April 6, 2026. The Midgett crew located the missing family after receiving a report on Easter Sunday from authorities in the Federated States of Micronesia and … [Read more...]
Over $600 Million Spent to Defend Against Drone Attacks
APRIL 7, 2026 - Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense. This critical milestone demonstrates significant progress in counter-drone efforts and interagency collaboration. In support of Operation Epic … [Read more...]
Leaders Laud Successful Rescue of Downed Airmen
APRIL 7, 2026 - During a White House press conference yesterday, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend rescue of two airmen. The two service members' F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was downed by enemy forces in Iran, April 3, … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Four Receive Highest Award
APRIL 6, 2026 - One sailor and three Marines were awarded Medals of Honor for bravery during the Second Samoan Civil War, April 1, 1899. The combatants were Samoans, Americans and British, who fought against the Germans and a rival Samoan group. U.S. and British forces landed on the island of Upolu at Apia. They marched 10 miles along the coast to Vailele to fight. This … [Read more...]