JULY 13, 2026 – The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) has announced the strategic relocation of the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) from Fort Gordon, Georgia, to Fort Hood, Texas. The move, authorized on March 3, 2026, by then-Chief of Staff of the Army General Randy George, positions the brigade to lead the deployment of the Army’s High Accuracy … [Read more...]
Navy Christens Future USS George M. Neal
JULY 13, 2026 —The U.S. Navy christened the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) Shipbuilding on Saturday, July 11, at 9 a.m. CDT. The principal address was delivered by William Toti, performing the duties of the Undersecretary of the Navy. "The future USS George M. Neal honors a legacy of extraordinary courage … [Read more...]
USS Arlington Arrives for Sail Boston 2026
JULY 11, 2026 – The U.S. Navy announced the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrived in Boston Harbor to serve for the historic Sail Boston 2026 event. The ship's arrival marks the formal beginning of Sail Boston, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. USS Arlington is the primary host for senior military leaders, global … [Read more...]
DoW Buying High-Energy Laser Weapons
JULY 10, 2026 - The Department of War announced yesterday the award of two Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to advance the United States' next-generation cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense architecture. The agreements with nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight, executed by the Department's Scaled Directed … [Read more...]
Navy Expands Grab-N-Go Meal Program
JULY 10, 2026 — Naval Base San Diego’s (NBSD) Mercer Hall galley began serving “grab-and-go” lunches, July 7, 2026. The move expands the Grab-N-Go pilot program which began earlier this year with breakfast meals. The program is intended to provide greater convenience and flexibility for Mercer Hall patrons. Grab and go meals are served daily for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. … [Read more...]