FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a member of the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, is preparing to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage for the second time at the XXV Olympic Winter Games. Qualifying for the XXV Winter Olympics is brutally competitive. Only 232 U.S. athletes earned the right to represent the … [Read more...]
Hegseth Takes Tour to Maine Shipyard
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continued the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour yesterday by paying a visit to the Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. The nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour, launched just over one month ago by Hegseth, demonstrates the War Department's support for the defense industrial base by issuing a call to action to … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Hutchins
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Navy Lt. Carlton Barmore Hutchins was a skilled aviator who did his best to save his crew during one of the worst naval air disasters before World War II. He kept his damaged plane in the air long enough for a few crewmates to parachute out. Hutchins went down with his aircraft, but his bravery and selflessness earned him the Medal of Honor. Hutchins was … [Read more...]
Airmen Install New Airfield Instrument Landing System
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Airmen assigned to the Air Forces Central Deployed Regional Maintenance Center worked several weeks to support the commissioning and flight inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s airfield instrument landing systems in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 2026. The project focused on ensuring the airfield’s instrument landing … [Read more...]
Modern Gear Management Personalized for You
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – A Soldier’s strength is built on more than courage and rigorous training – it’s also in the gear worn on their bodies, stowed in their rucksacks and carried into conflict. Diligent equipment management has always been a cornerstone of readiness. As the nature of warfare rapidly evolves, the U.S. Army is launching a powerful tool that will transform how … [Read more...]