FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - Last November, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just beyond mainland Australia and across the Garden Island Causeway to HMAS Stirling, a U.S. Virginia-class submarine quietly completed the first submarine maintenance period without the support of a U.S. submarine tender—a specialized vessel that provides mobile repair and supply services. What appeared to … [Read more...]
Building a Stronger Recruiting Force
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — For the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) recruiting and retention team, continuous improvement begins with understanding the people behind the recruiting mission. The NCANG recruiting and retention team participated in an in-person performance assessment and team development session facilitated by the Brooks Group, a sales training and … [Read more...]
Marine Awarded Korea’s Highest Honor
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - In a ceremony reflecting the strength of the ROK–U.S. alliance, a senior U.S. Marine enlisted leader received one of the Republic of Korea government’s highest honors for his sustained contributions to combined readiness and cooperation on the Korean Peninsula. Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, … [Read more...]
Guard Supports Law Enforcement During Mardi Gras
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – Louisiana National Guard Soldiers supported federal, state and local law enforcement partners during peak Mardi Gras operations in the French Quarter, assisting with crowd management, emergency response and public safety efforts within the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone. More than 350 Guardsmen have been activated since January in support of … [Read more...]
How the U.S. Trains Its Strongest Warriors
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – Snow and mud cover the ground as military transport and attack vehicles idle nearby, their metal plates coated in slush from hours of movement through rough terrain. Soldiers move between them, checking equipment, adjusting gear, and scanning the tree line where training scenarios unfold before them. For thousands of U.S. personnel coming to Hohenfels, … [Read more...]