MAY 7, 2026 – On the evening of May 2, the trophy felt heavier in Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller’s memory than it did in his hands. He recalled the 150th Kentucky Derby two years prior, when he crossed the turf at Churchill Downs with a single thought on loop: “You’re almost at the podium. You’re almost at the podium.” At the time, his focus was locked on his task. He knew a … [Read more...]
Navy to Commission the Future USS Ted Stevens
MAY 7, 2026 - The U.S. Navy will commission the future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) in Whittier, Alaska. The ship is named in honor of Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska in recognition of his military service, advocacy for Alaska statehood, and 40 year tenure in the United States Senate. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran who earned two … [Read more...]
Dogface Soldiers Integrate Drones, Electronic Warfare
MAY 7, 2026 — U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are redefining how modern warfare is fought during Raider Density, an intensive training event conducted from April–May designed to prepare units for large-scale combat. Across the installation’s training areas, Soldiers are adapting to a battlefield where information, speed and … [Read more...]
Sites Announced for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program
MAY 7, 2026 - On behalf of the War Department, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five installations to participate in the directed-energy counter-unmanned aircraft systems pilot program included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This initiative will accelerate the fielding and evaluation of advanced directed energy capabilities to protect … [Read more...]
Multinational Forces Sink Decommissioned Ships
MAY 7, 2026 – Philippine, U.S., Japanese, and Canadian forces integrated land, sea and air platforms to sense, strike and destroy two decommissioned ships off the western coast of Northern Luzon during Balikatan 2026, May 6-7. Throughout the two-day Joint Task Force Maritime Strike, combined forces tested and validated their ability to coordinate communication systems, … [Read more...]