JUNE 29, 2026 - More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10-12, for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives. Formalized by Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1961, Coronas serve as a venue for the Air Force’s top echelon to foster collaboration … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Works with Employer Health Coverage and Medicare
JUNE 29, 2026 - Turning 65 means it’s time for Medicare. If you’re eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, and also have employer-sponsored coverage, there are some important decisions to make. “TRICARE For Life works alongside Medicare coverage, but there are some rules beneficiaries should know,” said Anne Breslin, Program Manager, TRICARE For Life, TRICARE Health … [Read more...]
DoW Moves Quickly to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief
JUNE 29, 2026 - As directed by the War Department, U.S. Southern Command is working with the State Department to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela in response to the devastating June 24 earthquakes. Southcom is moving quickly to bring unmatched airlift, logistics and lifesaving capabilities of the U.S. military to help save lives and support the nation … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Defense Monitoring in the Satellite Age
JUNE 29, 2026 - The way nations monitor global events has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Advances in satellite technology have transformed how governments, security organizations, and analysts observe large geographic areas, assess developments, and respond to emerging situations. What once relied heavily on ground-based observation and limited aerial … [Read more...]
Guardsmen Return Home From Operation Epic Fury
JUNE 28, 2026 – The last of 500 New York National Guard Soldiers who deployed to the Middle East with the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division returned to New York from their deployment at the beginning of June. The Soldiers mobilized at the end of May 2025 to serve as the command headquarters for Task Force Spartan, the Army’s 10,000-Soldier force in the … [Read more...]