FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — The combined armed forces of Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Feb. 20-26, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. As … [Read more...]
Polaris Award Recipients Discuss Values
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted a panel discussion to highlight the achievements of the U.S. Space Force’s 2025 Polaris Award recipients at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Feb. 24. The Polaris Awards are the Space Force’s recognition for Guardians that demonstrate exceptional Character, … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 – Alaska Air National Guard personnel conducted a rescue mission Feb. 21 after receiving a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers through the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center. The mission was initiated to recover an injured snowmachiner in the Cooper Landing area, about 60 air miles south of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Alaska Air … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Gets Another Fast Response Cutter
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam’s newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates the Coast Guard’s enduring commitment to the security of our Nation, the … [Read more...]
USS Gerald R. Ford Crew on Extended Deployment
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while serving far from home. Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025. Since that time, the ship and Carrier Strike Group 12 have continued to operate at a high state … [Read more...]