SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 — The Puerto Rico National Guard has distributed more than 1 million gallons of water and purified more than 298,000 gallons of water through its Water Sentinels mission drought response, which focuses on the transport, purification and distribution of drinking water to affected communities. The operation complies with Executive Order OE-2026-036, issued by … [Read more...]
Defender Earns Purple Heart for Quick Actions in Iraq
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 - Senior Airman Michael Tumang’s path to military service began long before he put on an Air Force uniform. Tumang, who is a Security Forces Airman assigned to the 75th Security Forces Squadron, was born and raised in the Philippines. Tumang grew up in a family with a proud history of military service. His grandfather served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring … [Read more...]
Air Force Transitioning from Huey to Grey Wolf
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 - Air Force Global Strike Command announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of August 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations. This milestone marks the historic transition from the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey, a platform that served the Air Force for more than five … [Read more...]
Dolly Parton Supported the Military for Over 50 Years
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 - Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter whose six-decade career made her one of country music's most recognizable voices, died Aug. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80. President Donald J. Trump directed American flags at all public buildings, military installations and U.S. territories to fly at half-staff in her memory through sunset tomorrow. She never … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Galer
AUGUST 31, 2026 - Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer was a fighter pilot during World War II and went on to serve more than 20 years on active duty. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the skies over Guadalcanal in 1942. Galer was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Seattle. He was the youngest son of Frederick George Galer and Mary Loretta Leahy, and he had two … [Read more...]