MARCH 10, 2026 – The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson on Friday in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. In a special proceeding, the keels for three cutters were authenticated simultaneously, a departure from the traditional single-vessel ceremony. Keel authentication is a time-honored maritime … [Read more...]
Guard Wraps Up Fire Suppression Mission
MARCH 10, 2026 – The Oklahoma National Guard has wrapped up fire suppression operations after dry, windy conditions fueled wildfires throughout Oklahoma in February. The Guard’s response, which was authorized by Gov. Kevin Stitt at the request of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, included 16 wildland firefighters who worked in areas near Talihina, Tahlequah … [Read more...]
Hawai‘i Navy Week Showcases Service
MARCH 10, 2026 - The U.S. Navy will bring more than 70 Sailors to Hawai‘i for Hawai‘i Navy Week, March 9-15, as part of the Navy Week outreach program. The Navy will partner with the communities of Honolulu and Hilo to engage residents through a weeklong series of performances, educational events, and community service projects. Hawai‘i has played a central role in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Yuma Testing New 30-mm Round
MARCH 10, 2026 - Yuma Test Center at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground recently tested a new 30-mm Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round primarily developed for firing from the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Test Officer Walter McCormick who led the test explains that the APEX is designed to integrate with the existing M230 auto gun that’s under the Apache. The APEX is similar … [Read more...]
DoW Announces Death of Soldier
MARCH 10, 2026 – The Department of War announced the death of a U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died March 8 of his wounds received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. He was seriously injured at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops at Prince Sultan … [Read more...]