JULY 3, 2026 - At the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Department of War, assigned U.S. military forces are actively supporting Department of State-led disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes on June 24. The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Freedom-variant littoral … [Read more...]
Build Freedom Initiative Launches With Big Contract
Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey and Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy Michael Cadenazzi present television host Mike Rowe with a check for $10 million, launching the Build Freedom Initiative at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann) JULY 3, 2026 - … [Read more...]
Hegseth Thanks National Guard Ahead of Nation’s 250th
JULY 3, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised the National Guard soldiers and airmen currently mobilized in the nation's capital during remarks yesterday at a local park in Washington. There are roughly 5,000 guardsmen — half of whom have been recently called up in support of this weekend's coming Independence Day, 250th national birthday celebration — participating … [Read more...]
Guard to Participate in NYC July 4th Fly-By
JULY 2, 2026 – Two New York Air National Guard wings will participate in a 150-plane International Aerial Review set for the morning of July 4 in New York City. Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, and the 106th Rescue Wing, located at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, will fly in the parade … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Increases July 4th Patrols
JULY 2, 2026 — U.S. Coast Guard crews are scheduled to work with various law enforcement agencies across the region, July 3 – 5, in preparation for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year. The projected increase in patrols on the waterways is part of Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign coordinated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, … [Read more...]