AUGUST 19, 2026 - Getting troops and equipment across the battlefield is a vital part of every theater operation — soldiers and their kits, as well as spare ammunition and other supplies, all need to arrive quickly, with nothing left behind — or risk jeopardizing the mission. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and Humvee have done a great job at performing those tasks so far, … [Read more...]
Navy Appoints New Chief Information Officer
AUGUST 18, 2026 — Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao has appointed M. Barry Tanner as the permanent Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of the Navy (DON). In this role, he will serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary and oversee the Department’s $12+ billion Information Technology portfolio, ensuring the Navy and Marine Corps maintain a decisive … [Read more...]
Weimer Checks on Living Conditions During Hawaii Visit
AUGUST 18, 2026 — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer conducted an unscheduled tour of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii installations Aug. 13, 2026, seeking direct ground truth on infrastructure and quality of life for Soldiers serving at the tip of the spear in the Pacific theater. Though not originally on his itinerary, Weimer added the comprehensive installation tour to … [Read more...]
Guard Conducts Field of Dreams Flyover
AUGUST 18, 2026 — Iowa National Guard Soldiers and Airmen came together to support the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2026, with a joint Army and Air National Guard color guard and a formation flyover featuring Iowa Army National Guard helicopters. The event brought Iowa National Guard members to one of the state's most recognizable landmarks, combining … [Read more...]
DoW Audits Academic Research at 30 Institutions
AUGUST 18, 2026 - The Department of War has issued formal notifications to 30 domestic academic institutions, directing them to initiate immediate and comprehensive reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern. These notifications address active institutional ties and collaborations with foreign entities identified under … [Read more...]