AUGUST 28, 2026 - Because of Hawaii’s geographic location, responding to natural disasters requires unique logistical capabilities. To accelerate recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone Lala, Pacific Air Forces, the Hawaii National Guard, and state agencies executed a rapid-response airlift effort, named Operation TREK808, to deliver essential utility equipment from … [Read more...]
Army MP Corps to Celebrate 85 Years
AUGUST 28, 2026 — TheU.S. Army Military Police Schoolis preparing to celebrate 85 years of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps from Sept. 21 to 25, 2026, during regimental week at Fort Leonard Wood. This year’s regimental theme is, “The Year of Protection.” “Military Police are fundamental to readiness and foundational to the fight. MPs create and maintain the environment so … [Read more...]
Colby’s Speech to NATO Allies
AUGUST 28, 2026 - Good afternoon. Thank you for that kind introduction. It is an honor to be back here at NATO Headquarters. Thank you to Secretary General Rutte for his generous hospitality. My visit here today is designed to both speak to and hear from you about our important Europe Posture Review, which Secretary Hegseth announced at the last defense ministerial in … [Read more...]
Airmen Train with MindGym Tactical Simulator
AUGUST 28, 2026 - To ensure operational readiness and maintain the tactical edge, airmen must train their brains with the same rigor as their bodies. Air Force Global Strike Command is looking to accelerate and modernize this effort with MindGym, a tactical training simulator. "No different than investing in modernization efforts for weapon systems, such as the B-21 … [Read more...]
5 Years Later, Kabul Evacuation Remembered
AUGUST 27, 2026 - "We landed under the cover of night, stepping into the exact nightmare we had just watched on television,” said U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Hector Rivera, reflecting on his unit’s arrival at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, during his time as the senior enlisted leader of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. … [Read more...]