JULY 17, 2026 - Reservists with the 512th Security Forces Squadron completed Humvee familiarization training on July 11, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Master Sgt. Andrea Lewis, 512th SFS noncommissioned officer in charge of training and readiness, said the training was vital to preparing defenders for deployment. “More than likely this vehicle is what they will … [Read more...]
USS Fort Lauderdale Completes Maiden Deployment
JULY 17, 2026 – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on July 16, following an 11-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations. USS Fort Lauderdale departed Naval Station Norfolk alongside Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) ships; comprising of the flagship Wasp-class … [Read more...]
TRICARE Pharmacy Ensures Essential Medication Worldwide
JULY 17, 2026 - The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency deputy director, during a Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee hearing in Washington yesterday. TRICARE covers most prescription drugs approved by … [Read more...]
AI-Powered Chatbot Helps Streamline Recruiting
JULY 17, 2026 - To help Army recruiters get information fast, enabling them to do their jobs at speed and with more authoritative resources, the Army developed Staff Sgt. Star, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The tool provides policy and regulatory guidance and answers to recruiting-based questions, allowing recruiters to quickly find answers without having to … [Read more...]
President Trump Announces $10B Investment in Defense Industry
JULY 16, 2026 - President Donald J. Trump announced that the War Department will be investing roughly $10 billion in materiel production while in support of more than 4,000 defense industry jobs across Pennsylvania. Trump made the announcement yesterday while delivering keynote remarks toward the end of the first-ever Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, an event that … [Read more...]