MAY 20, 2026 — More than 250 Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the National Guard took part in National Guard Day at Nationals Park, highlighting the Guard’s service, sacrifice and community connection. Guard members joined in pregame ceremonies, including on-field recognition, before the Washington Nationals took on the New York Mets on May 18. The event underscored … [Read more...]
Recruiting STEM Candidates Into Special Ops
MAY 20, 2026 - During a panel discussion at the Special Operations Forces Week 2026 convention in Tampa, Florida, today, a pair of senior SOF leaders discussed how to bring more recruits with science, technology, engineering and mathematics backgrounds into SOF formations. Navy Adm. Frank M. Bradley, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, and Marine Corps Gen. Francis … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Academy Future Leaders
MAY 20, 2026 — For nearly 150 years, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has prepared leaders to serve as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard. As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate, cadets across USCGA are leaving their mark through academic excellence, athletic achievement, operational innovation, and service-driven leadership. Among the Class of 2026 are Cadets Matthew … [Read more...]
Ambient Listening Technology Enhances Patient Care
MAY 20, 2026 – Defense Health Network Central providers are using a new tool to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient-provider interactions. The Defense Health Agency initiated a phased rollout of its new ambient listening technology in February 2026, following a successful pilot at four military medical treatment facilities. Ambient listening technology … [Read more...]
Air Force Grounds T-38 Talon Fleet
MAY 20, 2026 - Out of an abundance of caution, the Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, impacting units across Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Global Strike Command. This pause in flight operations allows an ongoing Safety Board to locate and assess evidence from … [Read more...]