MAY 12, 2026 - Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic actions in recent combat operations during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base on May 5. The six exceptional aviators were honored for their contributions to Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States' successful strikes on Iran’s … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Fournet
MAY 11, 2026 - Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet was a trooper assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, when he served in South Vietnam in 1968. He was born on May 7, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His father, former Army Staff Sgt. Henry Bernard Fournet, was a shrimp boat operator, and his mother, Maria Lena Fournet, was a … [Read more...]
Hegseth Welcomes South Korean Counterpart
MAY 11, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back to Washington today for a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon. Hegseth began the meeting by noting that the meeting between both countries was taking place during what he described as a "pivotal moment" for the U.S.-South Korean alliance. "Together, our nations are taking … [Read more...]
Nations Hammer Out Foundation for Digital Transformation
MAY 11, 2026 - The four-day Five Eyes Combined Digital Leadership Summit closed yesterday at the Pentagon with host Kirsten A. Davies, War Department chief information officer, acknowledging how impressed she is by partner nations working together to advance shared goals and build accountability. The Five Eyes alliance is a global intelligence community formed Aug. 14, 1941, … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters Prepare for 2026 Season
MAY 11, 2026 - As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, the 403rd Wing is strengthening community preparedness efforts through a series of educational outreach events held during National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct a … [Read more...]