JUNE 1, 2026 - Fourteen years after an explosion in an Afghan village took both of his legs and nearly his life, former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper Jon Harmon is preparing to step into the door of a World War II‑era C‑47 over Normandy, France, and jump again. For Harmon, 32, the moment will mark more than a return to the sky. It will mark a return to … [Read more...]
Sea Services Launch Sail 250 New Orleans
JUNE 1, 2026 — More than 3,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and international maritime partner personnel arrived in New Orleans May 28, launching Sail 250 New Orleans, the inaugural port call of the national Sail 250 series of events, a major feature of the nation’s Freedom 250 commemoration celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The five-day celebration, running May … [Read more...]
Space Launch Delta 45 Remains “GO” for Launch
JUNE 1, 2026 - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. – Less than 12 hours after responding to a launch vehicle anomaly at Space Launch Complex 36, Space Launch Delta 45 successfully supported a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, demonstrating the resilience, responsiveness, and mission readiness of the Eastern Range. On May 28, 2026, at … [Read more...]
Managing Stress During PCS Season
JUNE 1, 2026 - For many military families, summer means more than vacations and time away from school. It marks the beginning of PCS season, when Soldiers and their families prepare to leave familiar communities and establish new routines at a new duty station. New orders often bring new opportunities, new friendships and new experiences. They can also bring uncertainty, … [Read more...]
Marking the Transition to the Queen of Battle
JUNE 1, 2026 — “I have pinned more than 1,200 blue cords over the last three years, and the weight of that responsibility never gets lighter,” said Sgt. 1st Class Austin Farber, the 198th Infantry Brigade Drill Sergeant of the Year. “Every time I reach for that shoulder, I’m looking at 18 weeks of sweat, discipline, and a complete transformation. I didn't just train them; I … [Read more...]