JUNE 16, 2026 – More than 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team stood in formation June 14 at the Salem Convention Center, where families, leaders and community members formally welcomed them home from a nearly year-long deployment to the Horn of Africa. "More than 200 Soldiers deployed. More than 200 now here at home," said Brig. … [Read more...]
Warrior Games Week Marks New Chapter for Veteran
JUNE 16, 2026 - When retired Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc lost his leg in 2020, he was introduced to adaptive sports and competed in the 2024 Warrior Games. Now, two years later, he's back as a stronger competitor. During his first games, Calantoc said he was still learning how to move through adaptive sports with speed, skill and confidence. This year, competing with Team … [Read more...]
Space Force Chief Tours Okinawa Installations
JUNE 16, 2026 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and his spouse, Cathy Bentivegna, visited military installations across Okinawa, June 12, 2026. The visit provided an opportunity to gain firsthand insight into how space-enabled capabilities support regional readiness, strengthen partnerships with allies and partners, and enhance the joint force's ability … [Read more...]
Army Cuts Rifling in Cannon Bore
JUNE 16, 2026 - Cannon engineers here used literal cutting-edge technology to cut rifled grooves in the bore of a 155mm M284 cannon barrel, leaving barrel conditions optimal for achieving a long-desired goal: bonding protective coatings to the hard steel. The achievement was part of a manufacturing technology demonstration on March 13 of electrochemical machining – or ECM – … [Read more...]
Navy Authorizes Premium Pay for Civil Service Mariners
JUNE 16, 2026 – Recognizing the indispensable role and daily dangers faced by Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs), the U.S. Navy has officially designated several key maritime regions as hazard areas, authorizing premium pay when operating in these dangerous waters. The designation serves as a direct acknowledgment of the significant risks these mariners shoulder to support … [Read more...]