JULY 15, 2026 - U.S. Space Force Col. Anil Menon launched aboard NASA’s Expedition 75 mission to the International Space Station, bringing with him a career shaped by operational medicine, military service and human spaceflight support. Menon is serving as a flight engineer aboard the ISS during his first mission to space, marking another milestone in the growing … [Read more...]
DoW Surpasses $2 Billion in Rapid Cutting-Edge Technology
JULY 15, 2026 - The Department of War today announced a new round of awards under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program, marking a major milestone as the program surpasses $2 billion in total awards since its inception. This latest cohort builds on APFIT's proven track record of rapidly transitioning cutting-edge technologies … [Read more...]
NATO Partners Rehearse Downed Aircraft Response
JULY 14, 2026 - Kosovo Force Regional Command East's Task Force Aviation and multinational partners conducted a downed aircraft exercise June 25 near Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, rehearsing search and rescue, medical evacuation and aircraft recovery procedures following a simulated UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter hard landing. The realistic scenario challenged the NATO-led command's … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Saves Man from Sinking Catamaran
JULY 14, 2026 — The Coast Guard hoisted a man from his sinking catamaran 23 miles offshore Kauai Sunday. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point hoisted a man from his catamaran and brought him safely to Lihue Airport in Lihue, Kauai, where he was evaluated by EMS and released with no medical concerns. The vessel sunk shortly after the … [Read more...]
Navy Spends $2 Billion to Accelerate Ship Building
JULY 14, 2026 – The U.S. Navy has awarded a $2.2 billion contract to TOTE Services LLC for Vessel Construction Management to oversee the acquisition of the new Medium Landing Ships (LSM). This contract will maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery, improve cost discipline, and expand the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base. The first LSM is anticipated for delivery in … [Read more...]