FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - A multidisciplinary team of maritime and naval conservation organizations have announced the launch “The Devastator Project”, an effort to recover and preserve a rare World War II torpedo bomber, the Douglas TBD-1 Devastator. The project brings together the Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, Texas A&M University’s Center for Maritime Archaeology and … [Read more...]
Airmen Test Limits During Northern Strike
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Public affairs Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 183d Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, trained in Arctic conditions to prepare for cold-weather operations and assess how effectively they and their equipment function in austere environments during Northern Strike 26-1 Jan. 26-29. The training, held at Camp Grayling, Michigan, emphasized realism and … [Read more...]
Intelligence As a Strategic Weapon
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - Imagine yourself on a boat in the middle of the ocean. Waves gently rock the hull as you step onto the deck. You’re there with several of your friends, making a living, catching fish and selling them to local vendors. War rages in the world around you, but here it’s nothing but your boat, a wide‑open sky, and calm seas. Then, something in the water breaks the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Coordinates Rescue of 27 Mariners
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 — The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 27 mariners Saturday after their Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel caught fire approximately 500 miles north-northwest of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. At approximately 3:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, Sunday, the motor vessel Seaways Kenosha arrived on scene and safely recovered all 27 people from the … [Read more...]
Space Force Announces 2025 Polaris Award Winners
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - The United States Space Force has selected the service-level recipients for the fourth-annual Polaris Awards. Established in 2022, the Polaris Awards consist of four individual award categories representing the USSF Guardian Values of Character, Connection, Commitment and Courage, in addition to a team award that exemplifies all Guardian Values. All … [Read more...]