MAY 1, 2026 - The War Department has entered into agreements with eight of the world's leading frontier artificial intelligence companies, SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Reflection, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle to deploy their advanced AI capabilities on the Department's classified networks for lawful operational use. These agreements accelerate the … [Read more...]
New Augmented Reality Exhibition at National Army Museum
MAY 1, 2026 — “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” presented by The Army Historical Foundation, opened at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fairfax County, Virginia on April 25. Designed and produced by the French company Histovery, the exhibition uses larger-than-life displays, augmented reality and Histopad® portable tablets to drop visitors into … [Read more...]
Lt. Gen. Schiess Nominated for Space Force Chief
MAY 1, 2026 - Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the Space Force’s next Chief of Space Operations. If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019. “The Space Force has made tremendous … [Read more...]
U.S., Canadian Maritime Forces Strengthen Alliance
MAY 1, 2026 – U.S. and Canadian maritime leadership from Commander, U.S. Second Fleet (C2F), Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, (LANTAREA), Maritime Forces Atlantic & Joint Task Force Atlantic (RCN MCC and JTF-A COM), and Fleet and Maritime Security Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) convened to advance the Atlantic Maritime Security Coalition (AMSC). The coalition, … [Read more...]
USS Blue Ridge Departs Thailand
MAY 1, 2026 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Laem Chabang, Thailand following a planned port visit March 30, 2026. The port visit demonstrated the continuation of over 190 years of friendly relations between the U.S.-Thai government. "Our visit to Thailand has been a highlight for the crew of the USS Blue Ridge, and we … [Read more...]