MAY 15, 2025 — While the U.S. Army continues to enhance its support and build-up resources along the southern border, the Department of Defense warned service members about the increased weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems, UAS, and surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border by cartel members. The emergence of UAS and uncrewed system, UxS, threats drove the need for the … [Read more...]
DoD Demonstrates Reusability of Hypersonic Test Vehicle
MAY 15, 2025 - The Defense Department conducted a second successful flight of a fully recoverable uncrewed hypersonic test vehicle in March 2025, with the first being in December 2024. This test campaign, led by DOD's Test Resource Management Center, in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, marks the nation's first return to reusable hypersonic … [Read more...]
Army Introduces New Fitness Test for 2025
MAY 14, 2025 — The U.S. Army officially adopts the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the new test of record for Soldiers starting June 1, 2025. The change will replace the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness. Soldiers will have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing … [Read more...]
Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security
A U.S. Soldier with the Arizona Army National Guard inspects a vehicle within a rail car entering the U.S. at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, April 30, 2025. The Arizona National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are working together under Task Force Stopping Arizona's Fentanyl Epidemic to interdict drugs at Arizona’s ports of entry. (U.S. … [Read more...]
Wolfpack Strengthens Mission Execution
MAY 14, 2025 - The Wolfpack participated in exercise Freedom Flag 25-1 alongside the Republic of Korea Air Force at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 21 to May 2. Participating in LFEs while also continuing necessary readiness training required innovative solutions to deliver combat-ready airpower to both efforts. From airfield management to F-16 Fighting Falcon … [Read more...]