JULY 3, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised the National Guard soldiers and airmen currently mobilized in the nation's capital during remarks yesterday at a local park in Washington. There are roughly 5,000 guardsmen — half of whom have been recently called up in support of this weekend's coming Independence Day, 250th national birthday celebration — participating … [Read more...]
Guard to Participate in NYC July 4th Fly-By
JULY 2, 2026 – Two New York Air National Guard wings will participate in a 150-plane International Aerial Review set for the morning of July 4 in New York City. Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, and the 106th Rescue Wing, located at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, will fly in the parade … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Increases July 4th Patrols
JULY 2, 2026 — U.S. Coast Guard crews are scheduled to work with various law enforcement agencies across the region, July 3 – 5, in preparation for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year. The projected increase in patrols on the waterways is part of Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign coordinated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, … [Read more...]
MQ-9 Reaper Arrives for Airshow
JULY 2, 2026 - An MQ-9 Reaper, piloted by Michigan’s 110th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), landed at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, with the support of the Arizona Air National Guard’s 214th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) team, June 29, 2026. The MQ-9, normally flown by Arizona’s 214th Attack Squadron, flew approximately eight hours from Fort Huachuca, … [Read more...]
Guardian Resilience Teams Promote Culture of Fitness
JULY 2, 2026 - As the nation’s newest military service, the Space Force continues to refine how Guardians meet the demands of operating in, from and to the space domain. This evolution aligns with the Department of War’s broader shift toward managing the warfighter with the same rigor and accountability applied to any mission‑critical capability - emphasizing disciplined … [Read more...]