AUGUST 24, 2026 — Master Sgt. Daniel Rogers, senior enlisted leader of the 123rd Air Control Squadron, received the Bronze Star Aug. 1 for his actions during a deployment in which he safeguarded more than 320 coalition personnel while under attack by small-arms fire, 170 mm rockets and mortars exploding less than 150 meters from his position. During the assault Aug. 11, … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Trains with Nigerian Forces
AUGUST 24, 2026 - U.S. and Nigerian forces are conducting a series of training events at Operating Location Bauchi, Nigeria, aimed at sharing military expertise, strengthening partner capacity and building relationships between service members from both nations. Across Bauchi, U.S. forces support a broader U.S.-Nigeria security cooperation mission designed to strengthen … [Read more...]
Navy Accelerates 3D Printed Parts for Submarines
AUGUST 24, 2026 — In a decisive move to accelerate warfighting capability and eliminate industrial bottlenecks, the Navy released new technical requirements on August 11 designed to rapidly scale the use of metallic 3D-printed materials across the submarine enterprise. The new standards strip away legacy administrative and engineering hurdles, clearing the launchpad for … [Read more...]
Hegseth Continues Arsenal of Freedom Tour in Nebraska and Wisconsin
AUGUST 24, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Omaha, Nebraska and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, today, to visit U.S. Strategic Command Headquarters and deliver remarks to the workforce and leaders at Oshkosh Corporation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is continuing on the nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, a call to action to revitalize America's manufacturing might … [Read more...]
EOD Airmen Train for Explosive Threats
AUGUST 24, 2026 — The call comes in from headquarters. “EOD, this is Godfather, be advised, hostiles approaching your location. How copy?” Inside the mask, every breath feels like drinking air through a straw. Airman 1st Class Levi Womack keys the radio. “Godfather, this is EOD. Good copy.” Further up the ridgeline, Senior Airman Mitchell Massa hears the radio chatter and … [Read more...]