FEBRUARY 11, 2026 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) departed Singapore, Feb. 4, after a port visit in support of a ship repair and maintenance exercise. Ship repair and maintenance exercises are routinely conducted to maintain readiness and proficiency. These exercises demonstrate the ship’s ability to conduct maintenance and repair while … [Read more...]
Four Guard Members Compete in 2026 Olympics
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — Four Soldiers of the Army National Guard are representing the United States of America in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Vermont Army National Guard’s Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin, Spc. Sean Doherty and Spc. Maxime Germain are competing as part of the U.S. Olympic Biathlon team, and Utah Army National Guard’s Sgt. Ben Loomis is … [Read more...]
Army Encourages Rapid Delivery from Industry
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — During the Army’s recent technical exchange meeting with industry, Army leaders updated industry partners on Next Generation Command and Control, or NGC2, priorities, opportunities and the way acquisition transformation is enabling the rapid delivery of these emerging commercial capabilities. NGC2 is a fundamental redesign of the way the Army conducts … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Orders 11 More Arctic Security Cutters
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has completed the award of contracts for 11 Arctic Security Cutters, fulfilling President Trump’s directive to rapidly expand America’s icebreaker fleet. The latest award is for construction of up to five Arctic Security Cutters, bringing the President’s initial order to completion and marking a historic milestone in U.S. … [Read more...]
Officials Stress Safety Risks of Trespassing on Yuma
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 - Trespassing on the vast desert ranges of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG)’s Yuma Test Center (YTC) is dangerous. Unauthorized entry into any military installation is a crime, but the proving ground has a host of hazards that are as unique as its mission testing virtually every piece of equipment in the ground combat arsenal in a natural … [Read more...]