JULY 8, 2026 — During the December 2025 Christmas block leave, Sgt. 1st Class Jared Massey was standing on the wind-scoured slopes of Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador, sucking in the thin air at 20,000 feet. As a seasoned instructor at the Northern Warfare Training Center (NWTC)—the 11th Airborne Division’s premier cold-weather school—Massey knew that leading a team up North America’s … [Read more...]
DoW Buying $16M of Radiation-Hardened Microelectronics
JULY 8, 2026 - The Department of War announced today a July 2, 2026, investment of $16 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funds to BAE Systems. The investment will expand the domestic production capability for radiation-hardened microelectronics (RHM) necessary for national defense. This investment supports the Secretary of War's priorities to reestablish … [Read more...]
Surviving the Summer PCS Surge
JULY 8, 2026 - Permanent change of station, known in the military as PCS, is a hallmark of military life. But even for seasoned service members, the combination of packing up a household, changing jobs, and uprooting a family can create a perfect storm of anxiety. Military psychologist Army Lt. Col. Isaac Lopez knows this firsthand. In his 18-year career, he has made seven … [Read more...]
80 Years of Building the Threat
JULY 8, 2026 - Point Mugu has been trying to sink the fleet since 1946. The fleet is better for it. The Threat Target Systems Department continues the legacy founded eight decades ago by building, fielding and operating the targets that give the Navy’s ships and aircraft a credible enemy to train against before they face a real one. This year, the department marks 80 … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Restoring Long-Closed Runway
JULY 8, 2026 — Coast Guard leaders, elected officials, industry partners, and community stakeholders gathered Tuesday at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City to break ground on a $32 million recapitalization of Runway 1-19, restoring a critical operational capability to one of the nation’s busiest Coast Guard aviation installations. The event marks the beginning of a multi-year … [Read more...]