JANUARY 16, 2026 - A U.S. Navy MH-60 knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 safely evacuated and transferred an ill mariner from the 459-foot U.S.-flagged cable-laying ship Decisive on Tuesday, thanks to the coordinated efforts of HSC-25 and the watch at U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam. JRSC Guam watchstanders received the medical … [Read more...]
Army Leaders Chart Path to Transform OIB
JANUARY 16, 2026 - Army Materiel Command brought together leaders from the Organic Industrial Base and the broader sustainment and acquisition communities Jan. 13–15 to ensure the OIB remains viable and ready to meet the demands of future conflict. “We are at a pivotal moment for the Army's OIB,” said Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, AMC deputy commanding general, during opening … [Read more...]
One Health Protects Military Communities
JANUARY 16, 2026 - When a military working dog gets sick overseas, the issue can involve more than just animal health. When service members deploy to regions with different diseases, there are more than just human health hazards to consider. When food safety becomes a problem at a military dining facility, the cause could be germs originating from humans, animals, or the … [Read more...]
Hegseth Hosts Japanese Counterpart
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi stand for the playing of the U.S. and Japanese national anthems prior to a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JANUARY 16, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Shinjirō Koizumi, Japan's … [Read more...]
Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group Now in Indo-Pacific
JANUARY 15, 2026 — The Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, composed of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of … [Read more...]