JUNE 18, 2026 – Candidates from the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, completed the squadron’s Spur Ride June 8-11, earning their place in the Order of the Spur. The Spur Ride dates back more than 200 years to the early U.S. Cavalry, when new troopers had to demonstrate they could handle a horse and survive in the field before a unit would … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Provides Security During Sail250
JUNE 18, 2026 — In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Coast Guard will oversee comprehensive maritime safety and security operations alongside local, state and federal partners during Sail250 Virginia, which is scheduled to be held in Norfolk, June 19-23. Sail250 Virginia, a massive maritime celebration to commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial and recognize … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Names of Fallen B-52 Crew
JUNE 18, 2026 - Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards during a routine test mission on Monday. “It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I can now share the names of the eight extraordinary Americans we lost during Monday’s B-52 crash,” Col. Thomas Tauer, 412th … [Read more...]
Drone Dominance Program Receives First Order
JUNE 18, 2026 - Drone Dominance Program Gauntlet Phase II qualifiers concluded last week at Camp Grayling, Michigan. This high-stakes test pitted 49 companies and 79 unique unmanned aerial systems against rigorous mission scenarios, including long-range strikes and close-quarters tactical assaults. Each company brought 20 drones to take on the challenge. The qualifier event … [Read more...]
USS Nimitz Concludes Southern Seas Deployment
JUNE 17, 2026 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and its strike group successfully completed their highly anticipated deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2026. This year’s deployment marked the 11th iteration of the Southern Seas exercise since 2007, … [Read more...]