FEBRUARY 28, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wrapped up the first segment of his Arsenal of Freedom tour yesterday by paying a visit to a pair of defense industry companies in Camden, Arkansas. The nationwide tour shows the War Department's support for the defense industrial base by delivering a call to action to revitalize America's manufacturing might and reenergize … [Read more...]
DoW Cancels Contracts with Anthropic
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - This week, Anthropic delivered a master class in arrogance and betrayal as well as a textbook case of how not to do business with the United States Government or the Pentagon. Our position has never wavered and will never waver: the Department of War must have full, unrestricted access to Anthropic’s models for every LAWFUL purpose in defense of the … [Read more...]
Japan, Philippine and U.S. Forces Train in South China Sea
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — The combined armed forces of Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Feb. 20-26, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. As … [Read more...]
Polaris Award Recipients Discuss Values
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted a panel discussion to highlight the achievements of the U.S. Space Force’s 2025 Polaris Award recipients at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Feb. 24. The Polaris Awards are the Space Force’s recognition for Guardians that demonstrate exceptional Character, … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 – Alaska Air National Guard personnel conducted a rescue mission Feb. 21 after receiving a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers through the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center. The mission was initiated to recover an injured snowmachiner in the Cooper Landing area, about 60 air miles south of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Alaska Air … [Read more...]