MAY 1, 2026 - The Nevada National Guard's 92nd Civil Support Team conducted its annual "Beta Burn" exercise at the Ormsby House in Carson City, Nevada, April 23, training alongside local and federal partners to respond to simulated radiological and explosive threats. Beta Burn focuses on preparing agencies to detect and respond to radiological hazards, with this exercise … [Read more...]
King and Queen Honor a Shared History of Service and Sacrifice
MAY 1, 2026 - On April 30, 2026, cannons fired a 21-gun salute as King Charles III and Queen Camilla entered Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) for an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The ceremony took place on the final day of the royal couple’s state visit to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The … [Read more...]
Review TRICARE Benefits for Survivors
MAY 1, 2026 - It can be a challenge when a family member passes away. You’re dealing with not only the emotional sense of loss, but the many other details that require time, energy, and focus surrounding that loss. One of these concerns may be how your healthcare coverage may change. “Most importantly, TRICARE recognizes what you’re going through and is here to support you … [Read more...]
DoW FY27 Budget Includes Nuclear Triad Investment
MAY 1, 2026 - The War Department aims to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — including air, land and sea weapons — and the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal includes ample investment to make that happen, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during testimony on Capitol Hill today. "[This budget] invests in it — $71 billion in our nuclear triad and [nuclear command, control and … [Read more...]
The British Military Watch Strap That Became a Global Standard
MAY 4, 2026 - In the history of military equipment design, the most successful solutions share a common quality: they solve a specific operational problem so effectively that they outlast the conditions that created them. The British military watch strap — developed to a Ministry of Defence specification in 1973 and still in production today — is one of the clearest examples of … [Read more...]