JULY 1, 2026 - Following two earthquakes off the northern coast of Venezuela on June 24 the United States mobilized a humanitarian response at the request of the Venezuelan government. To support U.S. Southern Command’s rapid deployment of personnel and specialized equipment into the disaster zone, Littoral Combat Force 24 transitioned from scheduled regional security missions … [Read more...]
Air Force Honors B-52 Crew Lost in Crash
JULY 1, 2026 - The air fell quiet Monday evening as families, teammates and senior Air Force leaders gathered beneath the high ceiling of an aircraft hangar to honor the eight members of the B-52 Stratofortress crew lost in a crash at Edwards Air Force Base two weeks earlier. The June 15 crash claimed the lives of Col. Gregory “Evil” Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel “Journee” … [Read more...]
Airman Conquers 7 World Marathon Majors
JULY 1, 2026 - Six days after crossing the finish line in Boston, one Air Force colonel laced up again and ran the London Marathon. Still sore and fatigued, Air Force Col. Alfredo "Juny" Laboy knew quitting was not an option because he was too close to completing his goal of becoming the only active-duty service member to complete all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors … [Read more...]
Soldiers Keep World Cup Matches Safe
JULY 1, 2026 — Thousands of Soccer fans from around the world have gathered at stadiums throughout North America to view the world’s best soccer players compete in the FIFA World Cup. In Foxboro, Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Gallant from the 972 Military Police Company, along with more than 50 other MPs from the Massachusetts National Guard, has experienced the international … [Read more...]
Army Heritage Month Celebrations Span Across the Service
JULY 1, 2026 — From the shores of Honolulu to the German countryside, Soldiers celebrated the Army’s historic legacy during Army Heritage Month with ceremonies, festivals and runs. The service celebrated the Army’s 251st birthday and the contributions of the Soldiers, whom it strives to treat equally in its mission to bolster lethality and unit cohesion. Under the theme … [Read more...]