MARCH 9, 2026 - Army Col. Jack Howard Jacobs was just a first lieutenant when he saved more than a dozen lives during an intense firefight in the swamplands of Vietnam. His actions during that incident and throughout his deployment made him one of the most decorated soldiers of the war, including the nation's highest medal for valor. Jacobs was born Aug. 2, 1945, in … [Read more...]
Air Force Evaluates Real Estate Opportunities
MARCH 9, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force signed a memorandum of understanding to explore mutually beneficial opportunities at Hanscom Air Force Base, March 5. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to pursue a strategic real estate and mission support … [Read more...]
Arctic Connect Validates Communication Across Alaska
MARCH 9, 2026 – In a state where communities are separated by vast terrain, and severe weather can isolate regions without warning, resilient communications are essential. More than 30 radio operators positioned at 28 locations across Alaska participated in Exercise Arctic Connect, linking a network of federal, state and volunteer organizations. Participants represented … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Swimmer Dies After Rescue
MARCH 9, 2026 – Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Astoria, Oregon, passed away the evening of March 5, 2026, as a result of critical injuries suffered during the rescue of a distressed mariner from a commercial ship offshore of Oregon on Feb. 27. As part of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air … [Read more...]
Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Retired Guard Soldier
MARCH 9, 2026 — In a White House ceremony on March 2, 2026, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson, U.S. Army, for his heroic actions on September 14, 1968, while serving in Vietnam. Then-Staff Sgt. Terry P. Richardson distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty … [Read more...]