JUNE 19, 2026 - Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance partnered with Blue Star Families, The Walt Disney Company and the 6th Air Refueling Wing to host a children's summer reading event at MacDill Air Force Base June 16th. About 125 children of military members attended the event, which is part of Vance’s second annual Summer Reading Challenge. The event was held to … [Read more...]
Camp Lejeune Modernizes Tactical Driving
JUNE 19, 2026 - The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. With the introduction of the multiplatform driver simulator, Marines are now able to push the limits of the joint light tactical vehicle without assuming any physical … [Read more...]
NATO 3.0 Becomes Europe-Led Defense Alliance
JUNE 19, 2026 - The War Department plans to review its posture and footprint in Europe to determine how the U.S. is supporting NATO, how partners are supporting NATO and whether what's happening on the ground reflects what President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth believe the alliance should be. "We're doubling down on our effort to make NATO what it always … [Read more...]
USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Arrives to Mayport
JUNE 19, 2026 - Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives to her homeport in Mayport, Fla., June 11. After three port visits, and over 2,500 nautical miles traveled, USS Cleveland (LCS 31) and her mighty crew at last arrived in her homeport, Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The road to making it to her homeport included months of preparation … [Read more...]
Army Celebrates 251 Years at Birthplace
JUNE 18, 2026 – The Penn & Franklin Chapter of the Association of the United States Army hosted a celebration of the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday and Flag Day June 14 here in the city where the Army, the Flag and the nation were created. The Philadelphia Stripes and Stars Festival was highlighted by an event outside Independence Hall, where in 1775 the Second Continental … [Read more...]