MARCH 5, 2026 – Sgt. Ryan Wass, a sensor platoon maintenance chief with air control battery, 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, was recognized as the U.S. Missile Defender of the Year for the Marine Corps during the 16th Annual Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, Jan. 16, 2026. The U.S. Missile Defender of the Year … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Caine Say U.S. Making Decisive Progress in Iran
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...]