DECEMBER 23, 2025 - A military plane named in honor of a famous thoroughbred racehorse has returned to its old Kentucky home for retirement, concluding more than three decades of historic service. Man o’ War, a C-130H Hercules, arrived at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here Sept. 22, ending its final flight after traveling millions of miles around the world in support … [Read more...]
Space Forces Japan Celebrates First Year
DECEMBER 23, 2025 - U.S. Space Forces Japan celebrated its first year of activation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 4. As the newest independent service in the War Department and a newly activated component in the Indo-Pacific region, this small but essential team of guardians advances space expertise for Japan and joint partners. U.S. Space Forces Japan is the second … [Read more...]
Best Military Recruiting Numbers in 15 Years
DECEMBER 23, 2025 - In fiscal year 2025, the military's recruiting efforts returned to levels not seen in more than a decade. "Since November 2024, our military has seen its highest recruiting percentage of mission achieved in more than 15 years," stated Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell. This fiscal year, all active-duty services made mission. Most reserve components … [Read more...]
Air Force Names Talon Prototype as YFQ-48A
DECEMBER 23, 2025 - The U.S. Air Force announces the designation of YFQ-48A as the Mission Design Series for Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, a semi-autonomous prototype aircraft. This designation marks a key step forward in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, underscoring the Air Force’s commitment to rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities that meet the urgent … [Read more...]
The Engineering Behind MRE Freshness
DECEMBER 23, 2025 - Hungry individuals don't put much thought into the packaging of their food. When people grab a snack, they generally rip into it and toss it aside to get to the good stuff. But at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center's Combat Feeding Division in Natick, Massachusetts, about a half-dozen engineers spend their days focused on … [Read more...]