OCTOBER 22, 2025 — The U.S. Coast Guard executed a planned and critical recapitalization of its long-range command and control aircraft Oct. 17. These aircraft are required to provide official travel for the secretary of homeland security, deputy secretary homeland security, commandant of the Coast Guard, vice commandant and Atlantic and Pacific commanders as specified by … [Read more...]
Japan, U.S. Forces Begin Multilateral Exercise
OCTOBER 22, 2025 – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy begin the multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2025 in the Philippine Sea, October 20, 2025. This year’s ANNUALEX focuses on enhancing the Japan and U.S. bilateral alliance within a multilateral context through maritime communication tactics, anti-submarine … [Read more...]
Southern Border Patrol Executes Life-Saving Air Mission
OCTOBER 21, 2025 – On October 11, 2025, a UH-72 Lakota helicopter from Task Force Sentinel took off from Tucson International Airport for a routine mission. The air crew consisted of Soldiers from the California National Guard and a Border Patrol Agent. The mission originally began as an air support request in response to a report of six Illegal Aliens moving on foot in the … [Read more...]
Alaska Organized Militia Continues Historic Evacuation
OCTOBER 21, 2025 - The Alaska Organized Militia continues coordinated response operations in support of the State Emergency Operation Center following the 2025 West Coast Storm as the mission focus, pursuant to Governor Dunleavy’s declaration of disaster, shifts from lifesaving to life sustainment and stabilization of communities and survivors. The Alaska National Guard’s … [Read more...]
Marines Identify Pilot Killed in Viper Aviation Mishap
OCTOBER 21, 2025 – The deceased Marine from the AH-1Z Viper aviation mishap on Oct. 16, 2025, has been identified. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and was based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California. The identity of the Marine is: Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, 35, a … [Read more...]