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...]
Hawaii Guard, Indonesia Mark 20 Years of Partnership
JULY 8, 2026 — The sounds of Hawaiian melodies and Indonesian songs echoed through classrooms, diplomatic receptions and community venues in Surabaya and Jakarta as Soldiers from the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band, Na Koa, joined Hawaii National Guard leaders June 8-12 to strengthen military, cultural and disaster response ties with Indonesia. The visit marked … [Read more...]
Air Force Earns DoW Environmental Awards
JULY 8, 2026 - For 64 years, the Department of War Environmental Awards have recognized military members and civilians for contributions protecting natural and cultural resources, safeguarding human health and preserving the environment. In the 2026 DoW Environmental Awards, the Department of the Air Force earned top honors in four categories highlighting its commitment to … [Read more...]
Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage
JULY 8, 2026 - Members assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, transferred World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts to representatives of the Japanese government July 1, marking the return of historically significant materials discovered during a construction project on base. In January, construction crews uncovered the … [Read more...]