JUNE 16, 2026 - The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) graduated its Class 168 during a ceremony near Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland on June 12. Retired Navy Capt. Reid Wiseman, a USNTPS graduate who serves as a NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission commander, delivered the graduation ceremony's keynote address. “When NASA wants to do something for the … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Italian Counterpart Meet at Pentagon
JUNE 16, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto during a bilateral engagement yesterday at the Pentagon. At the meeting's outset, Hegseth expressed appreciation for Italy's growing defense leadership in Europe. "We're especially grateful for the steadfast support your government and the Italian people show in hosting U.S. … [Read more...]
Destructive Weather Training Enhances Hurricane Preparedness
JUNE 16, 2026 - As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, destructive weather exercises are underway across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River. Conducted annually, the exercises test emergency response procedures and enhance preparedness efforts to ensure installation personnel remain ready to respond to potential hurricanes and … [Read more...]
Army Marksmanship Unit Marks 70 Years of Precision
JUNE 16, 2026 - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established Feb. 16, 1956 — an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army's premier authority on marksmanship training, small-arms expertise and competitive excellence. Its legacy is defined not only by medals and records, but … [Read more...]
Army Birthplace Honored with Historic Marker
JUNE 16, 2026 – State and city officials, senior military leaders, and civilian partners helped the U.S. Army celebrate its 251st birthday June 14 with the unveiling of the service’s birthplace historic marker here. This new marker, located near the intersection of Chestnut and South 6th Streets, recognizes Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, which was … [Read more...]