MAY 4, 2026 – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), under the command of Cmdr. Andrew S. McGovern, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Friday, May 1, completing a six-month deployment to U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Capt. Philip Castellano, commander of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, under which Texas operates, welcomed them … [Read more...]
Project Flytrap Puts Emerging Tech in Warfighters’ Hands
MAY 4, 2026 – U.S. infantry Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and paratroopers from the U.K. Parachute Regiment prepare for the force-on-force phase of Project Flytrap at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, May 2. Project Flytrap integrates autonomous and unmanned ground vehicles, first-person view drones and counter-unmanned aerial systems on the simulated … [Read more...]
The Navy Owes You Uniforms
MAY 4, 2026 - The Navy launched a new Uniform Electronic Gift Card Program to ensure eligible Sailors obtain required uniform items not received upon graduating from Recruit Training Command (RTC) beginning June 1, 2024. The program provides Active and Reserve Sailors a direct way to receive uniform items through Navy Exchange uniform centers without incurring out-of-pocket … [Read more...]
EOD Company Takes Top Honors in All-Army Competition
MAY 4, 2026 — U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs from the 52nd Ordnance Group EOD took top honors in the 2026 all-Army EOD Team of the Year competition, which was held on Fort A.P. Hill and Fort Lee, Virginia, April 20-24. Staff Sgt. Justin R. Bowman, Staff Sgt. Patrick J. Roonan and Sgt. Kyle B. Blauert, EOD technicians from the Fort Stewart, Georgia-based 38th … [Read more...]
Qatar 747 Getting Air Force One Paint Job
MAY 4, 2026 - The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially completed modification and flight testing and is being painted. The aircraft is on schedule to roll out in a new red, white and blue livery this summer. The Bridge program represents a fundamental shift in how the Air Force delivers critical capabilities. By utilizing a construct similar to the direct … [Read more...]