MAY 19, 2026 - At long last, the familiar blue and yellow stripes around the top of the main smokestack appeared against the coastal sky, marking the successful completion of months of dedication and support to U.S. naval forces. Family and friends gathered on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, May 16, to welcome home the crew of the USNS Kanawha. The fleet … [Read more...]
Army Advances Barracks Modernization Efforts
MAY 19, 2026 - Since October 2025, when Secretary of War Pete Hegseth established the Barracks Task Force, the Army has accelerated efforts to improve soldier living conditions, modernize aging facilities and strengthen quality-of-life investments across installations. The initiative reinforced that barracks are not simply infrastructure; they are a readiness issue directly … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: McCloughan
MAY 18, 2026 - Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan was drafted into military service as a combat medic Aug. 29, 1968, and served in South Vietnam from March 1969 to March 1970. However, it was the bravery he displayed at 22, during a three-day battle, that led to him receiving the Medal of Honor nearly 50 years later. McCloughan was born in South Haven, Michigan, April 30, 1946, … [Read more...]
USS Ted Stevens Arrives at Homeport
MAY 18, 2026 — The future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), a flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at its Naval Station Norfolk homeport for the first time on May 15, 2026. The arrival marks a key milestone for the crew, who sailed the ship from the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Shipbuilding divisionin Mississippi. This event begins the ship's … [Read more...]
Why Veterans with Disabilities Need ABLE Accounts
MAY 18, 2026 - For many veterans living with disabilities, financial security can be a familiar challenge. A little-known financial tool – called an ABLE account – can offer help. Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts (“ABLE” accounts) have existed since 2016, and a landmark eligibility expansion that took effect January 1, 2026 is making it easier for veterans to … [Read more...]