SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 - Army Capt. Daniel W. Lee Sr. was a platoon leader during World War II. He earned the Medal of Honor for valorous action in southeast France in 1944, during Operation Dragoon. Lee was born June 23, 1919, in Alma, Georgia. His parents, Daniel M. Lee and Ida Hyres, were farmers. Lee and his six siblings grew up working on the family farm. After … [Read more...]
Keel Laid for Future USS John E. Kilmer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 — The keel for the future USS John E. Kilmer (DDG 134) was laid during a ceremony Sept. 10 at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. A keel laying ceremony represents the joining together of the ship’s first major modular components at land level. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when a welder etches the initials of the ship’s sponsor into the … [Read more...]
Guard Welcomes Fifth‑Generation Fighter
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 – The Massachusetts National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing marked a milestone Sept. 13 when it officially welcomed the F‑35A Lightning II to Barnes Air National Guard Base with a ceremony. The arrival of the F-35A marks a transformational leap in capability, positioning the 104th Fighter Wing at the forefront of national defense. The event brought together … [Read more...]
Navy Rolls Out Modernized Presidential Fitness Test
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 — Commander, Navy Installations Command is launching the modernized Presidential Fitness Test at Navy installations across the Shore Enterprise this month, expanding access to a national youth fitness assessment for military-connected children and teens. The updated test supports a broader effort to encourage lifelong health, resilience, and active … [Read more...]
DoW Issues Legal Waiver to Individuals Who Share UFO Info
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 - In direct alignment with President Trump's mandate for comprehensive transparency on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), the Department of War (DOW) today announced the issuance of a targeted legal waiver. This waiver establishes an authorized, legally protected disclosure mechanism for current and former personnel to provide UAP-related National … [Read more...]