FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force is expanding existing and establishing new National Defense Areas (NDAs) along the Texas border in support of the Department of War’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border. The Secretary of War directed the expansion of the South Texas NDA to ensure the western endpoint reaches Roma, Texas, as originally intended. … [Read more...]
Hegseth Reenlists More Than 100 National Guardsmen
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosts a reenlistment ceremony for members of the U.S. National Guard at the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2026. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann) FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - More than 100 National Guard personnel from nine different states gathered in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in … [Read more...]
War Department Cuts Ties With Harvard
FEBRUARY 8, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the War Department would sever its academic ties with Harvard University, because attendance at the school no longer meets the needs of the War Department or the military services. "For too long, this department has sent our best and brightest officers to Harvard, hoping the university would better understand and … [Read more...]
Navy Expands Traditional Fitness Program
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - The Navy's first and only Human Performance Optimization Program is officially open for business on board Naval Base San Diego. Navy Capt. Brian Bungay, base commanding officer, marked the milestone during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Harborside Sports and Fitness Complex Feb. 2. The program is a comprehensive, performance-based initiative designed to … [Read more...]
Airman’s Attic: Community-Powered Support
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - With an impact of over $1 million over the last four years, the Airman’s Attic provides resources to service members and their families to help ease financial stressand strengthen resilience, ensuring Airmen are well equipped during challenging times. “It makes us feel like we’re able to give back, we used the Airman’s Attic when we were young Airmen … [Read more...]