JANUARY 21, 2026 — As evening settles over the city, Ohio National Guard Soldiers fan out across Metro platforms, sidewalks and public spaces where thousands of people pass through every night. Some commuters hurry past, others pause to ask a question or offer a quiet thank you. For the Soldiers supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, those everyday interactions reflect … [Read more...]
Olympic Torch Passes U.S. Army Garrison Italy
JANUARY 21, 2026 — The golden glow of the Olympic flame illuminated the streets of Vicenza the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20, as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games relay marked a symbolic moment for both U.S. Army Garrison Italy and the local community. The relay is a monumental feat of logistics, spanning 63 days and covering 12,000 kilometers. It involves 10,001 … [Read more...]
Cutter Returns After Seizing Motor Tanker
JANUARY 20, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned to Cape Canaveral on Friday after a 33-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting operations Pacific Viper and Southern Spear. During the patrol, Vigilant escorted a motor tanker, which was seized by a U.S. Coast Guard tactical boarding team with support from the Department of War, for operating as a … [Read more...]
How the SEALs Became the Navy’s Most Elite Force
JANUARY 20, 2026 - For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military's elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force, which traces its roots back to the amphibious scouts, raiders and demolition units of World War II. The SEALs — an acronym for sea, air and land — are the Navy's most … [Read more...]
U.S. and Polish Forces Conduct Modern Military Operations
JANUARY 20, 2026 - Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, conducted an armored live-fire exercise and technology demonstrations during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Oleszno, Poland, Jan. 13. The event demonstrated how modern military operations rely on integrating multiple systems, … [Read more...]