NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise (MCSOFEX) in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, and its surrounding waters and airspace, Nov. 17-20. This year’s 2nd iteration of MCSOFEX encompassed four days of enhanced bilateral training, focusing on naval interoperability and collaboration to … [Read more...]
Air Force Conducts Minuteman III Test Launch
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Nov. 5. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness, and accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense. A team of AFGSC … [Read more...]
Counterdrug Training Center Prepares to Launch Course
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 – As criminals turn to drones to move drugs and support illegal activity, the Washington National Guard’s Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center will launch a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft System fundamentals training course in December to help law enforcement get ahead of the threat. “This course will help bridge the gap between the lessons learned … [Read more...]
Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - The U.S. Air Force and the Italian air force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy. Ten U.S. students who first attended civilian flight school-led Initial Pilot Training are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to … [Read more...]
U.S. Designating Venezuelan Cartel as Terrorist Org
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - During a media interview at the Pentagon that spanned a handful of topics Friday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said plans to declare Venezuela's state-embedded criminal network Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization will bring "a whole bunch of new options" to how the U.S. deals with narco-terrorists in that region. The cartel, whose name … [Read more...]