JULY 14, 2026 - The Department of War's Economic Defense Unit (EDU) in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)) today announced a $25 million investment with ReElement Technologies Corp. to expand domestic refining capacity for rare earth elements and other defense-critical minerals at the company's Marion, … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Nakamura
JULY 13, 2026 - Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura was a World War II hero. He received the Medal of Honor for risking his life to save his platoon during combat in Italy, July 4, 1944. Nakamura was born in Seattle, Jan. 21, 1922, and grew up with a brother and a sister. His parents worked as barbers in Seattle after immigrating from Japan. After graduating from Garfield … [Read more...]
USS San Antonio in Venezuela For Disaster Relief
JULY 13, 2026 - Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to ongoing disaster relief efforts, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) arrived pierside in La Guaira on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The San Antonio seamlessly relieved the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) as the primary maritime component center in support of the Department of State-led humanitarian assistance … [Read more...]
USS Roosevelt Arrives in Turkey
JULY 13, 2026 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrived in Mersin, Türkiye, for a scheduled port visit, July 10, 2026. Roosevelt’s arrival underscores a shared dedication to regional security and lasting commitment to our decades-long NATO partnership. “This port visit marks a significant milestone as we return a U.S. Navy ship to … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Diver in Florida Keys
JULY 13, 2026 — A Coast Guard Station Islamorada boat crew rescued an overdue diver, Saturday, after he was reported missing from a dive vessel 5 miles off John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo. The Station Islamorada boat crew located the diver within the initial search area and transported him to emergency medical services at Garden Cove Marina in stable … [Read more...]