MAY 14, 202 - The Department of the Air Force has selected a commercial partnership team for the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative, announced in May 2025, that will allow the department to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories. The DAF has selected Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC and IHG Hotels and Resorts to execute a 50-year … [Read more...]
Guardsmen Save Pilot Near Knik Glacier
MAY 14, 2026 - Three Alaska Air National Guard pararescueman (PJs) of 212th Rescue Squadron provided lifesaving medical care for the rescue effort of the victim of a May 5, 2026, plane crash near Knik Glacier. Master Sgt. Tyler Albee, 212th RQS pararescueman, said he, Master Sgt. Bill Cenna, and Tech. Sgt. Roman Ramirez were training for glacier rescue operations near the … [Read more...]
Quantico Hosts Inaugural Presidential Fitness Test
MAY 14, 2026 — Over 100 Crossroads Elementary School and Quantico Middle High School students participated in MCB Quantico’s Presidential Fitness Test at Butler Stadium, April 12. “This was the kickoff [of the Presidential Fitness Test],” said Steve Simmons, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Military Community and Family Policy, following the PFT. “So, you kids are … [Read more...]
B-1 Bomber Completes ‘BackBONE’ Surgery
MAY 14, 2026 - A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell Air Force Base last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment. The bomber, which underwent a preemptive replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage at Wichita State … [Read more...]
Cavalry Regiment Tests Innovative Drone Tech
MAY 14, 2026 — On May 7, 2026, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Poland, three Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) tested a Group 3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with a vendor during the Saber Strike combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) to explore a potential partnership. A Group 3 UAS weighs greater than 55 pounds and can fly longer distances than … [Read more...]