APRIL 1, 2026 - Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer. “There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to health care. … [Read more...]
DoW to Triple Patrioit MSE Production
APRIL 1, 2026 - The Department of War, in partnership with Boeing and Lockheed Martin, today announced a landmark framework agreement to triple the production capacity of seekers for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3®) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE). This agreement marks a pivotal step in executing President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's vision to build the Arsenal … [Read more...]
Chairman Commends Military Industrial Base
APRIL 1, 2026 - The military industrial base workers produce the weapons, platforms and systems that allow the warfighters to succeed on the battlefield, said Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who spoke at a Pentagon press briefing yesterday. "In every military option, we could not and cannot do our jobs without the men and women across our … [Read more...]
Hegseth Impressed with Troops’ Wartime Speed
MARCH 31, 2026 - A month ago, the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a combat operation laser-focused on destroying Iranian offensive missiles, missile production capability and navy; and ensuring Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Hegseth visited with troops engaged in Operation Epic Fury, March 28-29. After visiting the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, he … [Read more...]
Navy Makes Landing the H-60 Easier
MARCH 31, 2026 - For the first time, engineers from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) successfully demonstrated assistive landing technology designed for the military’s fleet of H-60 helicopters during a flight test on Feb. 27. The technology, Low-Speed Precision Control (LSPC), was designed by the same warfare center who brought tactical aviation … [Read more...]