MARCH 5, 2026 - During the War Department's second press conference since the U.S. and Israel's launch of Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime Feb. 28, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday said America is making decisive offensive progress in the conflict. "I stand before you today with one … [Read more...]
Japan, U.S. Forces Conduct Fleet Synthetic Training
MARCH 4, 2026 – Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. forces conducted Fleet Synthetic Training Joint (FST-J) 26-71 at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and command centers across the region Feb. 23-27, 2026. FST-J 71, the maritime component of the Japan-U.S. Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (Defensive) Exercise, provided computer-generated training to commands … [Read more...]
Team Flys Uncrewed Black Hawks
MARCH 4, 2026 - Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth), together with their collaborators Honeywell, Moog, and XP Services, wrapped up a year of integration progress and flights in preparation for this year’s mission flight testing of the RUC-60: Optionally Crewed Black Hawk designed for contested logistics. The RUC-60 is a fully integrated logistics aircraft, converted from the … [Read more...]
Improving the Soldier During National Nutrition Month
MARCH 4, 2026 - March is National Nutrition Month. As a military community, taking simple, sustainable steps toward better health through improved nutrition directly impacts medical readiness, resilience and long-term wellness. National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, highlights the critical importance of making informed … [Read more...]
Spring Forward: Change Your Clocks, Batteries
MARCH 4, 2026 — The Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department would like to remind community members to change the batteries in all home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when moving clocks forward one hour in preparation of daylight saving time March 8. Many people use this opportunity to test their home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Working smoke alarms are a … [Read more...]