APRIL 22, 2026 - The Department of War (DoW) today released President Donald J. Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Defense Budget, which asks for a generational investment of $1.5 trillion to unleash the American Arsenal of Freedom, marking a 42% increase over current funding levels. "We are delivering on President Trump's commitment to expand American military dominance for … [Read more...]
Guard Innovation Center Hosts Drone Training
APRIL 22, 2026 – The California National Guard’s Hap Arnold Innovation Center brought together military, federal and industry partners for a Defense Contract Management Agency Blue List small Unmanned Aircraft Systems training, collaboration and networking event April 14 that reinforced a whole-of-government approach to accelerating drone capabilities for the … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces Next Steps in Advanced Nuclear Power
APRIL 22, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Innovation Unit, has selected three companies to potentially develop and operate a microreactor on a DAF installation, as part of the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative. The service announced on April 8 that Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, and Malmstrom Air Force Base, … [Read more...]
Spring Culminating Exercise Tests Cadets
APRIL 22, 2026 - Nearly 3,000 cadets participated in the U.S. Air Force Academy's spring culminating exercise in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 15-18. The exercise is rigorous, realistic, multidomain military training that develops cadets into combat-ready Air Force and Space Force leaders. "Our focus is forging these cadets into warfighters," said Air Force Lt. Col. … [Read more...]
Hegseth Says Flu Vaccine Optional
APRIL 22, 2026 - Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted today on social media. "The notion that a flu vaccine must be mandatory for every service member, everywhere, in every circumstance, at all times, is just overly broad and not rational," the secretary said. "Our new policy is simple: If you, an American … [Read more...]