MAY 9, 2026 — When danger calls and takes the form of history, McConnell’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is prepared to answer. On May 3, a four-member team from McConnell’s EOD responded to a call from the El Dorado Police Department regarding an individual attempting an online-sale of a device that resembled a World War I artillery shell. As the team traveled to El … [Read more...]
Pentagon to Reinstate Those Discharged for Refusing the COVID Vaccine
MAY 8, 2026 - Secretary Pete Hegseth just announced the Pentagon will reinstate every service member discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine, with full back pay and benefits. "Joe Biden's mandate to force military service members to take the COVID-19 vaccine was wrongfully and unlawfully applied. Many service members and their families suffered severe hardship." The … [Read more...]
U.S. Disables 2 More Vessels Violating Blockade
MAY 8, 2026 — U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. A U.S. Navy F/A-18 … [Read more...]
Marines Rapidly Move Equipment to Support Operations
MAY 8, 2026 - Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit landed an MK36 Wrecker tactical armored vehicle May 5 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrating how the service rapidly moves equipment to support operations across the region. The six-wheeled vehicle was transported aboard a landing craft utility designed to … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Score Well at Regional Competition
MAY 8, 2026 – Two Indiana National Guard Soldiers received top honors at a Midwest regional competition held at Fort Custer Training Center, near Augusta, Michigan, April 30-May 2. Sgt. Brendan Bartlett and Spc. Caleb Chambers, who won Indiana's statewide competition in March at Camp Atterbury, competed against Guardsmen from Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota and … [Read more...]