FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19, officially unveiling a state-of-the-art military working dog kennel facility and marking a significant investment in enhancing the well-being and mission readiness of the dogs and their handlers. The project began in November 2023 and was completed in December 2025, with a … [Read more...]
Air Force Testing Weapons on Unmanned Aircraft
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, initiating disciplined weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions to validate airworthiness, safety and systems performance. This milestone represents a deliberate step forward in integrating CCA into the Air … [Read more...]
Arsenal of Freedom Tour Looks to Space From ‘Mile High City’
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour arrived in Denver — also known as the "Mile High City" — today, where the secretary and his delegation visited a pair of commercial space companies in the city's suburbs. The nationwide tour, which Hegseth launched seven weeks ago, shows the department's support for the defense … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Sims
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - Many Medal of Honor recipients come from humble beginnings, but perhaps none more so than Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Chester Sims, who spent much of his early life with nowhere to call home. Sims grew into a humble and thoughtful man, so when an explosive device threatened his fellow soldiers in Vietnam, he didn't hesitate to give his life to save … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Hiker Lost for 5 Days
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a stranded hiker Friday morning in the Illinois River Valley near Greenwall Rapids, Oregon, following a multi-day search alongside the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. A MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend supported the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team … [Read more...]