MARCH 17, 2026 - Far from the familiar formations of the U.S. Army, a select group of American Soldiers is deeply embedded within the military forces of their European allies. Each year, U.S. Army NATO brings these exchange officers together for a crucial training and leader development event, ensuring they remain ready and connected while serving in isolated assignments across … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Rescues 1 on Lake Huron
MARCH 17, 2026 — Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) rescued a 55-year- old male stranded by ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, on March 15, 2026, and is now in stable condition. The individual was determined to be lost and located approximately one mile west of Sunset Rock while operating a snowmobile, which was recovered by the cutter after the rescue. Upon receiving … [Read more...]
USS Gonzalez Departs Norfolk for Deployment
MARCH 17, 2026 – Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) got underway from Naval Station Norfolk March 16, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment. The ship’s departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events. “The crew is ready and this ship brings significant combat capabilities to the … [Read more...]
Fighting 69th to Lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade
MARCH 17, 2026 – Eight hundred Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment will once again lead the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, when the annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Since 1851, "The Fighting 69th" has been the lead unit in the parade marking Irish pride. The regiment was … [Read more...]
Southern Border Task Force Marks One Year
MARCH 17, 2026 - Joint Task Force Southern Border reached its one-year anniversary, March 14, underscoring a year of agile, full-scale and partner-focused missions supporting the Department of Homeland Security's southern border mission. Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York, deployed to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, to establish the new task … [Read more...]