JUNE 3, 2025 - The Defense Department is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program Fellowship — a highly competitive 12-month program designed to deliver a group of contracting professionals proficient in commercial acquisition. The fellowship is a collaborative effort between the Defense Innovation Unit and the Defense … [Read more...]
Space Force Documentary Launches Nationwide
JUNE 3, 2025 - The U.S. Space Force debuted its documentary, “Always Above,” during planetarium screenings nationwide on National Space Day, May 2, highlighting the service’s current-day capabilities in space and future efforts. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman attended one screening at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where Saltzman … [Read more...]
Security Forces Sharpen Heavy Weapons Skills
JUNE 3, 2025 – Twenty-five members of the New York Air National Guard’s 107th Attack Wing Security Forces Squadron honed their heavy weapons proficiency during annual qualification training held here May 16–22. The training focused on familiarization and live-fire certification with a range of crew-served and specialized weapons systems, including the M320 grenade launcher, … [Read more...]
Cutter Diligence Returns Home After 61-Day Patrol
The crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Diligence recover jettisoned packages from a suspected drug smuggling vessel offshore of Puerto Oviedo, Dominican Republic, April 12, 2025. USCGC Venturous’ (WMEC 625) crew offloaded more than 1,294 pounds of cocaine and 4,012 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $14.1 million intercepted in the Caribbean Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard … [Read more...]
NATO Allies Train in the Baltic Sea Region
JUNE 3, 2025 – Sixteen NATO allies, more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel began the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25, with the start of the pre-sail conference, June 3, in the Baltic Sea region. The exercise, which starts June 5, is the premier annual maritime-focused military exercise in the Baltic region. BALTOPS provides NATO … [Read more...]