APRIL 6, 2026 – Five ships from Military Sealift Command (MSC) were recognized for their readiness efforts and awarded the Maritime Excellence Award (Maritime “E”) for the year 2025 on April 2, 2026. The awarded ships are MSC’s dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), fleet replenishment … [Read more...]
Nations Complete Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise
APRIL 4, 2026 - Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 successfully concluded at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 28, marking the completion of 20 days of intensive multinational antisubmarine warfare training. Hosted by Commander, Task Force 72, two Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadrons 4 and 45 joined a multilateral force of P-8A aircraft from … [Read more...]
AI Bootcamp Readies Air Commandos
APRIL 3, 2026 – Air Force Special Operations Command has begun hosting AI Bootcamps, a pioneering training course designed to arm servicemembers with the skills to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily duties. The course stems from the command’s commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage in an … [Read more...]
Condor Rebirth Protects Armored Units
APRIL 3, 2026 – The 1st Cavalry Division and industry partners successfully tested integrated sensor and battle tracking systems during exercise Condor Rebirth here, March 23-27. The systems are designed to provide a unified view of air and ground threats for commanders at all levels. The exercise, which incorporated Bradley Fighting Vehicles and dismounted infantry, focused … [Read more...]
Defying the Storm to Save K-9 Lives
APRIL 3, 2026 - As hurricane-force winds and torrential rains subsided during a simulated exercise this week, the U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity (VRA) Fort Bragg faced a worst-case scenario: a total power outage at their Role 3 Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) and a Military Working Dog (MWD) in critical condition. The exercise, a vital component of the … [Read more...]